An introduction to the UEMSEACCME Taskforce Edwin Borman

An introduction to the UEMS-EACCME Taskforce Edwin Borman Chairman, EACCME Taskforce edwin. borman@uhcw. nhs. uk

Conflict of interest declaration Edwin Borman Consultant Anaesthetist and Clinical Director (paid) University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire NHS Trust, UK Private Anaesthetic Practice (paid) Coventry & Warwickshire Anaesthetists Limited Liability Partnership Educational Consultancy (paid) Wentz-Miller and Associates Individual consultancy work (Ogilvy 4 D; Pfizer) Medicopolitical representative British Medical Association (BMA) European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS)

Membership of the UEMS-EACCME Taskforce UEMS Council UEMS Sections and Boards National Accreditation Authorities European Speciality Accreditation Boards Secretariat provided by the UEMS

The Patient The Doctor as Learner Clinical Team – support Work Environment – culture Regulatory Bodies – accreditation

Why Accreditation? Potential impact: ECMECs Explicit standards Enhanced transparency Demonstrable accountability Stimulus for improvement

Accreditation – how? Key Principles: Fair Relevant Discriminant Transparent Specific defined standards focus on key issues consistent decision-making Applicants and the EACCME for European doctors

Output and Outcomes Review of all EACCME functions documents, procedures, website, staff improvement of EACCME function e-Learning 2008/20 (now 2011/20) stimulus for raised standards Live Educational Events 2011/30 (to be implemented)

The UEMS-EACCME approach Evolutionary Developmental Inclusive Consultative Humility

An introduction to the EACCME Taskforce Edwin Borman Chairman, EACCME Taskforce edwin. borman@uhcw. nhs. uk