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Once upon a time in Alicante.

Paulo Reis Pina1

  • 1Department of Internal Medicine (II), Serviço de Medicina II, Hospital de Egas Moniz, Rua da Junqueira, 126, 1349-019, Lisbon, Portugal

European Journal of Internal Medicine
|November 15, 2003
PubMed
Summary

Young European doctors-in-training convene annually for a week-long internal medicine course. Discussions explore whether a unified "European Medicine" or diverse "Internal Medicines" best describes the field.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Internal Medicine Training
  • European Healthcare Systems

Background:

  • The European School of Internal Medicine (ESIM) hosts an annual course for doctors-in-training in Alicante, Spain.
  • The course focuses on general internal medicine topics, fostering international collaboration and cultural exchange.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a platform for young European doctors-in-training to discuss their medical education.
  • To explore professional issues and the concept of a unified "European Medicine" versus diverse national practices.

Main Methods:

  • A 1-week intensive course featuring lectures, seminars, and clinical-pathological case discussions.
  • Inclusion of case report presentations by international delegates.
  • Facilitation of informal discussions on medical education and professional challenges.

Main Results:

  • Residents engaged in discussions about their medical education and professional development.
  • Debates arose regarding the existence of a singular "European Medicine" or multiple distinct "Internal Medicines" across Europe.

Conclusions:

  • The annual ESIM course serves as a vital forum for discussing the nuances of internal medicine training in Europe.
  • The event highlights the ongoing dialogue about harmonization versus diversity in European medical practices.

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