1. The Orthopaedic Section of UEMS
The History of
The Orthopaedic Section of UEMS
As I see it
Hanne Hedin
Secretary

2. 1995 Copenhagen The Admiral Hotel Host: Dr Sten Bach Christensen
May
Copenhagen The Admiral Hotel
Host: Dr Sten Bach Christensen
President: Esteve de Miguel Secretary: Marc Speeckaert Treasurer: A. Schumacher
First discussion about creating a board
Discussion about hand surgery
First results from the man power subgroup from Dr Fairbanks to be published in a booklet and in a symposia at the EFORT congress in Munich
Discussion about a Visiting programme for trainees for 3-6 month
Discussion about content of training.
Discussion about CME
Discussion about Sports Medicine
Sight seeing in Copenhagen and dinner at Tivoli

3. 1996 Strasbourg Regent Hotel Combined meeting with EFORT
January
Strasbourg Regent Hotel Combined meeting with EFORT
Host: Professor Kempf
President: Esteve de Miguel Secretary: Marc Speeckaert Treasurer: A. Schumacher
Finland became a new member of the section
Discussion about chapter 6 (optimal requirements instead of minimal)
Opposes that Sports Medicine become a section
Opening of bank account. Problems with financing.
Decision about observers. One observer with no voting right
Election of new president. Candidates Dr Mulligan and Dr Speeckaert
Working groups: CME, Exchange Programme,
Decision not to duplicate the board and the section for practical and financial reasons.
Sightseeing in Strasbourg and dinner at the hotel together with EFORT delegates

4. 1996 Dublin The Conrad Hilton Hotel Host: Dr Owen Barry
October
Dublin The Conrad Hilton Hotel
Host: Dr Owen Barry
President: Marc Speeckaert Secretary: Hanne Hedin Treasurer: A. Schumacher
Rumania and Hungary became observers
Discussion about an European Orthopaedic Handbook
Creation of an Executive Committee with 7 members
Subgroup I Logbook Dr Speeckaert
Subgroup II Examination Dr Mineiro
Subgroup III Control system Prof. Fries
Subgroup IV Common trunk and man power Dr Fairbank
Subgroup V CME Dr Speeckaert
Sight seeing tour in Dublin and dinner at restaurant Lacrivin

5. 1997 Frankfurt am Main The Meridien Park Hotel Host: Professor Fries
June
Frankfurt am Main The Meridien Park Hotel
Host: Professor Fries
President: Marc Speeckaert Secretary: Hanne Hedin Treasurer: A. Schumacher
Poland became an observer
Discussion again about an European Orthopaedic Handbook
Training collaboration with Eastern European Countries
Information about PWG by Dr Grifka
Report from the subgroups:
Inquiry about control of training Prof Fries
New template for reporting man power data Dr Fairbanks
First inquiry about an European Board Exam Dr Mineiro
Sightseeing tour in Frankfurt and dinner at the hotel

6. 1998 Vienna Hotel Josefshof Host: Dr Christian Schiller
April
Vienna Hotel Josefshof
Host: Dr Christian Schiller
President: Marc Speeckaert Secretary: Hanne Hedin Treasurer: A. Schumacher
UEMS management Council stated that the boards of the sections should be looked upon as a working group of the section.
Discussion about Traumatological Surgery
Report from the visiting programme, overall disappointing
Man Power results will be reported at the EFORT congress in Brussels
Training in Eastern European Countries, a programme funded by EFORT
Report from CME meeting in London
Forming of a subgroup (Dr Mineiro, Dr Hoogmartens, Dr Wallensten, Dr Szepesi) to present a suggestion for an European Exam
Sightseeing tour in Vienna and dinner at an old restaurant in Vienna. Opera (Lucia di Lammermoor)

7. 1998 Lausanne Palace Hotel Host: Prof Leyvraz
September
Lausanne Palace Hotel
Host: Prof Leyvraz
President: Marc Speeckaert Secretary: Hanne Hedin Treasurer: A. Schumacher
UEMS management Council suggest that the board and the section should be the same with the same statutes. The board make decisions in educational matters and the section in professional matters.
Training in Eastern European Countries, a programme funded by EFORT. First programme ready for Hungary and Romania
Subgroup discussions about content of training, revision of minimal requirements, European exam, program and text book.
Educational committee with Dr Mineiro as chairman planning the first exam 2000
Visit to the Olympic Museum, Lavaux vineyards and a Raclette dinner in the Leysin mountains

8. 1999 Stockholm Hotel Sergel Plaza
September
Stockholm Hotel Sergel Plaza
Host Dr Richard Wallensten and Dr Hanne Hedin
President: Marc Speeckaert Secretary: Hanne Hedin Treasurer: A. Schumacher
UEMS states that working time applies also to trainees together with all official directives
Training in Eastern European Countries, a programme funded by EFORT. Basic course on fracture treatment and a foot course in Romania and a course on knee replacement in Hungary
Discussion and questionnaire on actual situation on common trunk
UEMS has started to establish an European Accreditation Council for CME (EACCME). Starting of a co-ordinating committee in our section.
Creation of an educational committee with Dr Mineiro as co-ordinator with the purpose to create a board examination
Sightseeing tour in Stockholm and dinner at The Swedish Society of Medicine

9. 2000 Budapest Hotel Gold Buda Host: Dr Szepesi
April
Budapest Hotel Gold Buda
Host: Dr Szepesi
President: Marc Speeckaert Secretary: Hanne Hedin Treasurer: A. Schumacher
Croatia was accepted as an associate member
Discussion about the role of orthopaedics in trauma care. Decision to change the name to Specialist Section of Orthopaedics and Traumatology
Discussion about updating of our Minimal Requirements for Orthopaedic Training, time, content of training, list of knowledge, examinations and assessment.
Report from the working group creating the first exam.
Sightseeing tour in Budapest, visit to a winemaking company and dinner in the wine cellars.
Opera on Friday night (Tjajkovskijs Eugen Onegin)

10. 2000 Oxford Linton Lodge Hotel Host: Dr Fairbank
October
Oxford Linton Lodge Hotel
Host: Dr Fairbank
President: Marc Speeckaert Secretary: Hanne Hedin Treasurer: A. Schumacher
The Harmonization Committee of UEMS is replaced by working groups
Report from a CME meeting with discussion about the unit of CME points
Report from contacts with the Surgery Section on Trauma Care
Discussion about malpractice and liability a matter for UEMS not EFORT
Professor Bulstrode and Victoria Hunt gave a short course based on their book Examining Consultants in preparation for the first examination in Rhodes June 2001 together with the EFORT- congress
The examination will be in two parts one written and one oral with several stations. Discussion about MCQ’s, financing, examiners and support from EFORT.
Discussion about the new text for the minimal requirements
Creation of a web site
Sightseeing tour in Oxford, Evening song at the New College and dinner at George College
Friday evening opera with the Welsh Opera Company (Spader Madam)

11. 2001 Madrid Hotel Meliá Castilla Host: Prof Fernando Gomez-Castresana
October
Madrid Hotel Meliá Castilla
Host: Prof Fernando Gomez-Castresana
President: Marc Speeckaert Secretary: Hanne Hedin Treasurer: A. Schumacher
Dr Abt was appointed as web master of our new web site
Report from the first examination and preparation of the next examination. Decision the have the exam the first week-end in October and to have a course for examiners each year before the exam
First draft of the minimal requirements and change of chapter 6
Information about the Bone and Joint Decade
A new draft on an undergraduate core curriculum in musculoskeletal conditions
Discussion about European Control of Training Centres
Working group for updating of the Statutes for the Section and the Board
Visit to the museums of fine art, dinner at Restaurant Pedro Larumbe

12. 2002 Venice Hotel Hungaria Palace
April
Venice Hotel Hungaria Palace
Host: Prof Perugia and Professor Marotti
President: Marc Speeckaert Secretary: Hanne Hedin Treasurer: A. Schumacher
Discussion about the Working Hour Directive
The home page of the section is now ready with a public and a private part
Report from working group on Statutes and Rules of the Section
A list of all delegates with date and body of appointment to the section
The final draft of the Minimal Requirements
Next Exam will be in Stockholm
Organograms for both UEMS and EFORT are presented showing the different functions of both
Visit to Murano and Burano with dinner at Burano before returning by boat

13. 2002 Bergen SAS Royal Hotel Bergen Host: Dr Kari Indrekvam
October
Bergen SAS Royal Hotel Bergen
Host: Dr Kari Indrekvam
President: Marc Speeckaert Secretary: Hanne Hedin Treasurer: A. Schumacher
Turkey was accepted as observer country
Decision to communicate by
Creation of a Multidisciplinary Joint Committee on Hand Surgery. Savas Sourmelis will represent us.
Decision to have a booth with information about UEMS at the next EFORT congress in Helsinki
Statutes of Section and Board and Rules of Procedure were approved
Richard Wallensten was elected as president-elect
Lunch at Mount Flöjen. Visit to the home of Edward Grieg and a small concert there. Dinner at Bryggen.

14. 2003 Roosendaal Hotel de Reiskoffer Bosschenhoof
May
Roosendaal Hotel de Reiskoffer Bosschenhoof
Host: Dr Marc Speeckaert
President: Marc Speeckaert. President elect: Richard Wallensten. Secretary: Hanne Hedin Treasurer: A. Schumacher
The document of Minimal Requirements for Orthopaedic Training was finally approved after some minor changes and will be sent to central UEMS for publication
Discussion about requirements for training centres and head of departments and actual situation of control systems
Discussion about rules for EACCME. Günther Abt is our contact.
Discussion about co-operation with EPOS (European Paediatric Orthopaedic Society)
A sponsored printed version of our Man Power Data for the EFORT congress in Helsinki
Visit to the Astronomic observatory Quasar in Hoeven. Reception in the home of the president. Dinner at the hotel

15. 2003 Nicosia Hotel Hilton Nicosia Host: Dr Nicolaos Maroudias
October
Nicosia Hotel Hilton Nicosia
Host: Dr Nicolaos Maroudias
President: Marc Speeckaert. President elect: Richard Wallensten. Secretary: Hanne Hedin Treasurer: A. Schumacher
Slovakia and Macedonia was accepted as observer countries
Co-operation with EFORT in organizing courses with EFORT as financial supporter (EFORT on Tour)
Co-operation with EPOS on minimal requirements for paediatric orthopaedics
Report from 3rd EBOT exam in Amsterdam
Working group for minimal requirements for Training centres
Discussion about liability problems in Europe
Change of president
Walking Tour in Nicosia and dinner. A bus tour to Kakopetria Village

16. 2004 Bucharest Hotel Capsa Host: Dr Christian Stoica
May
Bucharest Hotel Capsa
Host: Dr Christian Stoica
President: Richard Wallensten. Secretary: Hanne Hedin Treasurer: A. Schumacher. Past president: Marc Speeckaert
Welcome to 10 new member countries: Czech Republic, Slovakia, Cyprus, Hungary, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland Slovenia
EFORT agreed on sponsoring the EBOT-exam
Discussion about sub-specialities (hand, spine, emergency medicine,
Discussion about how to increase the status for the exam
Decision to have two meetings annually
Discussion about the effect of the working hour directive
Dinner on Friday night in a restaurant with traditional Romanian specialities. Sightseeing tour Saturday and dinner at the hotel.

17. 2004 Copenhagen Hotel Sophie Amalie Host: Dr Hans Jeremiassen
September
Copenhagen Hotel Sophie Amalie
Host: Dr Hans Jeremiassen
President: Richard Wallensten. Secretary: Hanne Hedin Treasurer: A. Schumacher
Discussion about contribution to the UEMS Compendium
Discussion about the importance of our contribution to EACCME
A five year contract has been signed with EFORT for sponsoring the EBOT-exam
Consequences of the working hour directive for training and working environment in orthopaedics
Presentation of the minimal requirements for training in Paediatric Orthopaedics (Gerard Bollini)
Information about the 4th EBOT exam in Berlin
Election of a new treasurer Dr Henri Schlammes from Luxemburg
Friday night opera at the Royal Danish Theatre (Madame Butterfly). Visit to Kronborg Castle (the home of Hamlet). Visit to the home of Eva and Hans Jeremiassen. Dinner at the hotel.

18. 2005 Istanbul Swiss Hotel The Bosphorous Host: Dr Mehmet Demirhan
May
Istanbul Swiss Hotel The Bosphorous
Host: Dr Mehmet Demirhan
President: Richard Wallensten. Secretary: Hanne Hedin Treasurer: Henri Schlammes
Discussion about the concern that non clinically trained personnel perform operations
Discussion about the definition of the Medical Act
Questionnaire about the consequences of the Working Hour Directive
Discussion about the European Scale of Impairment
Visit by Dr Bernard Maillet, general secretary of UEMS
Visit to the Rahmi Koc Museum with dinner. Sightseeing to Topkapi Palace and Kapali Carsi. (Covered Bazaar) Dinner at the Sepetciler Castle.

19. 2005 Lisbon Hotel Sana Lisboa Host: Dr Jorge Mineiro
October
Lisbon Hotel Sana Lisboa
Host: Dr Jorge Mineiro
President: Richard Wallensten. Secretary: Hanne Hedin Treasurer: Henri Schlammes
Discussion about how to co-operate with the subsections
Discussion about CME points for journal reading
The Working Hour Directive has been postponed to 2009
Discussion about EPOS contribution to our section. Provide examiners and questions for the exam, but not yet a subsection.
Dr David Finlayson is now in charge of collection od Man Power data and will form a working group for looking into what important data we want and how to collect them.
Report from the 5th EBOT exam in Madrid. A database has been created for administrating the exam.
Agreement between our section and EACCME
Sightseeing tour of Lisbon and dinner at restaurant Eleven

20. 2006 Helsinki Scandinavian Marski Hotel Host: Dr Ilkka Kiviranta
May
Helsinki Scandinavian Marski Hotel
Host: Dr Ilkka Kiviranta
President: Richard Wallensten. Secretary: Kari Indrekvam Treasurer: Henri Schlammes
Estonia was represented for the first time
A new key for paying fees to the section according size and population of the country
Discussion about EFORT on Tour courses. The last one held 2006 in Cyprus. Should be replaced by exam related courses
Presentation of the results of the questionnaire on consequences of the working Hour Directive (Kari Indrekvam and Hanne Hedin)
First discussion about creation of CESMA
Sightseeing tour of Helsinki with visit to the Sibelius monument. Visit to Soumenlinna. Dinner at Katajanokka restaurant

21. 2006 Interlaken Grand Hotel Beau Rivage Host: Dr Andreas Lehman
October
Interlaken Grand Hotel Beau Rivage
Host: Dr Andreas Lehman
President: Richard Wallensten. Secretary: Hanne Hedin Treasurer: Henri Schlammes
EFORT has decided to have meetings every year
EFORT will fully support courses relevant for the exam
The exam depend also on the cooperation with the Special Societies
Discussion about the Working Hour Directive
Meeting with FESSH (hand surgeons)
Report from the EBOT exam in Torino. A web site for the exam has been created
Dr Mineiro was elected to go on as chairman of EBOT
Discussion about influence of insurance on medical supply
Report from working group on control of training centres
Excursion to the Klee Museum in Bern and dinner at the museum. Boat trip on the Lake of Brienz, lunch at Giessbachfälle. Dinner at the hotel

22. 2007 Athens Royal Olympic Hotel
April
Athens Royal Olympic Hotel
Host: Dr Savas Sourmelis and Dr Aristides Zoubos
President: Richard Wallensten. Secretary: Hanne Hedin Treasurer: Henri Schlammes
The financial situation is in “good health” thanks to the income from EACCME and support from EFORT to the exam
Discussion about our participation in all Multidisciplinary Joint Committees
Symposia at the EFORT Congress in Florence. “The profile of Orthopaedics in Europe: Education, Training, Quality and Costs”
Report from the first meeting of CESMA in Glasgow
Report from meeting of European Federation of Surgical Specialities
Walking tour through Athens old city “Plaka”. Dinner in a fish restaurant with view of the sunset.
Sightseeing round Athens major sites. Walking tour on Acropolis. Dinner at the house of the Greek Medical Association

23. 2007 Toulouse Hotel Mercure ST Georges Host: Prof Jean Puget
October
Toulouse Hotel Mercure ST Georges
Host: Prof Jean Puget
President: Richard Wallensten. Secretary: Hanne Hedin Treasurer: Henri Schlammes
Man Power. Discussion about differences in salary, recruitment and the importance that the residents get a contract
Report from the EBOT exam in Vienna. The Plan is to split the exam in two parts and the written part will be on the internet,
Final discussion about the European Scale of impairment
David Pitt , guest lecturer talked about the British T&O Curriculum and the Syllabus
Working group of Paediatric Orthopaedics with Professor Bollini wanted to form a subsection. The problem is how to finance this
Walking tour to Hotel d’Assezat. Guided tour to the Bonnard’ collection at the Bomberg foundation. Dinner at the XVII century vaulted cellar. Walking tour in old Tolouse. Visit to the unfinished Museum d’Histoire Naturelle and dinner in the entrance hall

24. 2008 Berlin Hilton Hotel Host: Günther Abt
May
Berlin Hilton Hotel
Host: Günther Abt
President: Richard Wallensten. Secretary: Kari Indrekvam Treasurer: Henri Schlammes
Report from the 50th anniversary of UEMS and the jubilee book
New electronic application form for European CME Accreditation
Report from MDJC of emergency medicine
Discussion about and interim examination and a common syllabus
Discussion about “medical brain drain” form east to west
Election of new president. There was only one proposal and Dr John Albert was elected from 2009
Guided walking tour through Berlin. Piano Concert in the concert hall in Gendarmenmarkt. Sightseeing tour by buss. Dinner at the hotel

25. 2008 Edinburgh Royal College of Surgeons Host: Dr David Finlaysson
September
Edinburgh Royal College of Surgeons
Host: Dr David Finlaysson
President: Richard Wallensten. Secretary: Hanne Hedin Treasurer: Henri Schlammes
Invitation from MJC of sports medicine Two of our delegates will participate
Discussion about the working hour directive
Discussion about the directive of patient mobility
Start of EFORT foundation
Rules for CME points for e-learning
Discussion about the curriculum for MCJ on emergency medicine
Clare Marx, first female president in UK gave a talk about future training
David Pitt gave an up-date on what was said in Toulouse
Report from MJC of hand surgery
Traditional Scottish dinner at the national museum. Visit to Edinburgh Castle. Dinner at the college with whiskey tasting. Dr Finlayson played the pipes at the entrance. Richard Wallensten was honoured with talks and gifts for his time as president for our section.

26. 2009 Dubrovnik Palace Hotel Host: Dr Miroslav Haspl
April
Dubrovnik Palace Hotel
Host: Dr Miroslav Haspl
President: John Albert Secretary: Hanne Hedin Treasurer: Henri Schlammes
Information about the draft for a directive on patient’s rigths in Cross-Border Health Care
Discussion again about EWHD
EC has written a green paper on the European Work Force. Problems with Eurostat and “Brain Drain from east
Report from CESMA
Round table discussion on in-training and assessment
Discussion about international guidelines
Beach cocktail with fantastic. Guided tour through the old city of Dubrovnik. Dinner in the old city with entertainment of local musicians

27. 2009 Vienna Hotel Savoyen Host: Dr Thomas Motycka
October
Vienna Hotel Savoyen
Host: Dr Thomas Motycka
President: John Albert Secretary: Hanne Hedin Treasurer: Henri Schlammes
Decision to invite a representative from FORTE to our meetings
Consensus to let Spine Surgery become a subspecialty of our section
Amendment to the Medical Act definition. It should always be performed by a registered doctor/physician or under supervision
New platform ECAMSQ (European Council for the Accreditation of Medical Specialists Qualification
New rules of Procedure
Re-registration
White book on hand surgery
Undergraduate education
EFORT and UEMS symposia at EFORT-congress in Madrid. “Training and man power in Europe. Is there a need for harmonization
Dinner at “Lusthaus” in Prater. Visit to museum of anatomic wax models and office of Dr Lorenz and son. Dinner at Pfarwirt

28. 2010 Tartu Hotel London Host: Dr Aare Märtson and Dr Thomas Tein
May
Tartu Hotel London
Host: Dr Aare Märtson and Dr Thomas Tein
President: John Albert Secretary: Hanne Hedin Treasurer: Henri Schlammes
Two pre-courses lead by David Pitts. One on Coaching & Assessment. One on Curriculum development
Visit by Vice-president of UEMS Dr Zoltán Magyari
New curriculum on Paediatric Surgery. It deals with parts that are purely orthopaedic.
Representative from FORTE dr Enis Guryel
Growing number of applicants to the exam. Movement of office to cntral office of EFORT
Dinner at restaurant Atlantis. Excursion to Southern parts of Estonia. Dinner in an old theatre.

29. 2010 Rome Grand Hotel de la Minerve Host: Dr Carlo Fabbriciani
October
Rome Grand Hotel de la Minerve
Host: Dr Carlo Fabbriciani
President: John Albert Secretary: Hanne Hedin Treasurer: Henri Schlammes
Dr Abt are participating in the meeting for the executive of EACCME
Report from the 10th EBOT exam. Written part done on the internet in each applicants own country or a country near by
White book on hand surgery has been finalised, It states that hand surgery is a part of Orthopaedics
Educational debate. Recruitment into trauma and orthopaedics. What are the milestones required to continue in training programmes. The role of examination in training
Dinner at Restaurant Caffé delle Arte. Private sightseeing at the Vatican museums follow by dinner at the same place.

30. 2011 Brussels Radisson Blu Royal Hotel Host: Prof jean-Jacques Rombout
April
Brussels Radisson Blu Royal Hotel
Host: Prof jean-Jacques Rombout
President: John Albert Secretary: Hanne Hedin Treasurer: Henri Schlammes
Discussion about sponsoring and rules for the meeting
Decision to set up a MCJ in Spine Surgery instead of a subsection
New Rules of procedure
In training exams
A course for examiners at the EFORT congress in Copenhagen
Result of questionnaire for training and education
Discussion about a clinical part to the exam done in the home country in your own language
Discussion about European Curricula
EFORT has created fellowships, FOR A and instructional courses
Belgian dinner at the hotel. Walking sightseeing around Grand Place and visit to the Magritte collection. Dinner at La Maison du Cygne.

31. 2011 Barcelona Hotel Avenida Palace Host: Dr Jordi Asuncion
October
Barcelona Hotel Avenida Palace
Host: Dr Jordi Asuncion
President: John Albert Secretary: Hanne Hedin Treasurer: Henri Schlammes
Centralisation of accounts to central UEMS in Brussels
Green paper for modernising Professional Qualification Directive
Discussion about our relationship to EFORT
New rules for EACCME that will make the accreditation easier
Report from first meeting of MJC of Spine Surgery
Report from the oral exam of EBOT in Paris. Growing numbers.
Working group for revision of Chapter 6 and discussion about European Curriculum
Election of a new secretary dr Thomas Motycka
Dinner at Restaurant La Barcelonetta at the water front. Guiding to The Sagrada Familia Church. Visit to Can Bonestra Winery with wine tasting and dinner.