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Survey 30/04/2025 - 15:16

Survey on Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis in hospitalized patients - adaptation of CPG

Dear Colleagues,

We are working on an adaptation of Clinical Practice Guidelines of Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) Prophylaxis, focusing on most relevant and pragmatic approaches for hospitalized patients.
While selecting the PICO questions we would like to find out what are the most important issues for clinicians, who deal with VTE daily.
This is a 11-question survey about your doubts and aspects, which in your opinion could help you most in managing Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis in your patients.

Survey 30/04/2025 - 13:53

EFIM Young Internists Survey to Assess the Situation of Gender Equality in Internal Medicine

Dear Fellow Internists,

The Young Internists have developed, along with the Argentinian Society of Internal Medicine, a survey to assess the situation of Gender Equality in Internal Medicine, which has been marked as a relevant topic by the WHO.

We would very much appreciate if you could take a moment of your time to complete it. The survey is anonymous and takes less than 5 minutes to complete. 

Please find the link here:

https://forms.gle/Pi2nYtLV7h4arkXK8

Thank you for participating in the survey!

Webinar 14/04/2025 - 14:09

Digital transformation of clinical reasoning in Internal Medicine

The EFIM Telemedicine Working Group is pleased to invite you to our upcoming webinar on the Digital Transformation of Clinical Reasoning in Internal Medicine, taking place on Wednesday, 8 May from 18:00 to 19:30 CET.
Chaired by Dr. Ismael Said Criado, Chair of the EFIM Telemedicine Working Group, this session will explore how digital innovation is reshaping clinical decision-making processes, and supporting internal medicine professionals in daily practice.
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Journals

The European Journal of Internal Medicine (EJIM) is the official journal of the European Federation of Internal Medicine (EFIM), and is the leading journal for the European internist, covering all aspects of internal medicine.  EJCRIM is an online free access journal The Journal’s mission is to promote the best medical practice and innovation in the field of acute and general medicine.

European Journal of Internal Medicine
Case Reports in Internal Medicine

                

Congress

The European Congress of Internal Medicine, ECIM is held yearly and offers great opportunities for learning and sharing successful experiences in internal medicine as well as networking with peers. ECIM brings together leaders in education and research from the world of Internal Medicine and provide an invaluable opportunity to shape the future of Internal Medicine. 

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Educational activities

EFIM is committed to providing continuing education for internists through the schools, EFIM congresses, Journals, Exchange Programme, postgraduate  training  and  continuous  professional development that help to deliver high-quality education in Internal Medicine.

Schools
EFIM Exchange Programme
EU Curriculum in Internal Medicine

Relevant EFIM Publications

Acute heart failure – an EFIM guideline critical appraisal and adaptation for internists

Author(s): Valentin A. Kokorin a, Alvaro Gonz´alez-Franco b, Antonio Cittadini c, Oskars Kalejs d, Vera N. Larina e, Alberto M. Marra c,f, Francisco J. Medrano g,*, Zdenek Monhart h,i, Laura Morbidoni j, Joana Pimenta k, Wiktoria Lesnia
Date:18 March 2024

Telemedicine in internal medicine: A statement by the European Federation of Internal Medicine

Author(s): Pietrantonio Filomena, Kuhn Sebastian, K ̈arberg Kati, Leung Tiffany, Said-Criado Ismael, on behalf of the EFIM Telemedicine, Innovative Technologies and Digital Health Working Group
Date:9 March 2023

Competences of internal medicine specialists for the management of patients with multimorbidity. EFIM multimorbidity working group position

Author(s): M Bernabeu-Wittel, O Para, J Voicehovska, R Gómez-Huelgas, J Václavík, E Battegay, M Holecki, B.C. van Munster
Date:18 January 2023

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What is EFIM?

The principal objectives of EFIM is to promote internal medicine on a scientific educational, ethical and professional level and to support internists in providing better care for patients throughout Europe.

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What is internal medicine?

The specialty of internal medicine covers a wide range of conditions affecting the internal organs of the body. Although some diseases specifically affect individual organs, the majority of common diseases. The internist must then be trained to recognise and manage a broad range of diseases and, with the aging population, many patients with chronic and multiple disorders.

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