EFIM continues to contribute to the discussion and debate over the role of Internal Medicine, training for the Internists of the future and to the pool of Scientific research on numerous aspects of Internal Medicine. The Federation has published a number of Reports, Position papers and surveys conducted by the Young Internists of EFIM.
The challenge of implementing Less is More medicine: A European perspective
Healthcare systems in developed countries are facing new challenges that include defining the values, objectives and tasks of sustainable medicine. Near universal access to quality health care is one... more
Medical and surgical co-management – A strategy of improving the quality and outcomes of perioperative care
With the increase of ageing population, rates of chronic diseases and complex medical conditions, the management of high-risk surgical patients is likely to become a great concern in most countries.... more
Hospital ambulatory medicine: A leading strategy for Internal Medicine in Europe
Addressing the current collision course between growing healthcare demands, rising costs and limited resources is an extremely complex challenge for most healthcare systems worldwide. Given the... more
What is the role of general internists in the tertiary or academic setting?
The changing demography of European populations mandates a vital role for internists in caring for patients in each level of healthcare. Internists in the tertiary or academic setting are highly... more
The changing face of internal medicine: Patient centred care
The changing face of internal medicine: Patient centred care Patient centred care is now considered the gold standard and there should be ‘no decision about me, without me’. Internists who treat... more
The practice of internal medicine in Europe: organisation, clinical conditions and procedures
Background: Current information on the role of internists in the European countries is scarce. This report describes the results of a survey of the practice of internists in Europe. Methods: Two... more
Postgraduate education in internal medicine in Europe
Background: Limited information exists on the framework and content of postgraduate education in internal medicine in Europe. This report describes the results of a survey of postgraduate training in... more
Medical Professionalism in the New Millennium: A Physician Charter
The charter is the product of several years of work by leaders in the ABIM Foundation, the ACP–ASIM Foundation, and the European Federation of Internal Medicine. The charter consists of a brief... more
Internal Medicine in Europe: How to cope with the future?
An official EFIM strategy document from the Working Group on Professional Issues In Internal Medicine in Europe that examines the fundamental structure and role of Internal Medicine in the future of... more
INTERNAL MEDICINE IN EUROPE: How to cope with the future?
Peripheral arterial disease: A growing problem for the internist
The atherothrombotic conditions, coronary artery disease, cerebrovascular disease and peripheral arterial disease (PAD), together account for almost one-half of all deaths in Europe each year;... more
Peripheral Arterial Disease Management. A Practical Guide for Internists
This Practical Guide has been written specifically for Internists by the EFIM Vascular Working Group to provide clear and relevant advice on best practice in the diagnosis and management of PAD,... more
Core competencies of the European internist: A discussion paper
In order to enhance the quality of internal medicine practice and to reform the education of internists across Europe, the European Board of Internal Medicine (formed by the European Federation of... more
The history of the (Young) AEMI(E) and the EFIM
The European Federation of Internal Medicine (EFIM) was formed in 1996 through a merger between the Association Européenne de Médicine Interne (d' Ensemble) (AEMI(E)) and the Forum of Presidents of... more
Political issues in internal medicine in Europe. A position paper
What will be the future of internal medicine in Europe? Because of rapidly growing concerns regarding the position of internal medicine in many European countries, the European Federation of Internal... more
Charter on Medical Professionalism Where do we go from here?
Editorial on the Charter on Medical Professionalism