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A new European Training Charter in Interventional Neuroradiology - INR

The Neuroradiology Journal, 2011

The importance of UEMS is well known to many medical specialists in Europe. UEMS (Union Européenne des Médecins Spécialistes/European Union of Medical Specialists) today represents 35 national organisations, some 1.6M medical specialists, and is involved in professional issues important to European specialists. UEMS, as an officially recognised and permanent consulting organisation to the European Institutions, has a significant influence on how these issues are formulated in Directives and Laws introduced in the European Parliament. UEMS is the one and only representation of medical specialists for the European Commission and Parliament. Most decisions regarding medical specialists are prepared in cooperation with UEMS. The full members of UEMS are the National Medical Associations; each specialty is represented by a Section or a Division. To have a UEMS Section or Division means that your specialty is recognised in Europe. The Division of Neuroradiology is the face and voice of European Neuroradiology in Brussels and thus in Europe. The Division truly represents all European neuroradiologists as a "Union" and is representing neuroradiologists in professional and legal issues. Scientific issues, however, are managed by the Scientific societies, while educational and training are shared interests. The definition of a specialty in UEMS is defined by its training requirements. Thus, producing a Training Charter became the first issue for the newly established Division of Neuroradiology, supported by the

Standards for European training requirements in interventional neuroradiology

Neuroradiology, 2019

This document sets out standards for training in Interventional Neuroradiology (INR) in Europe. These standards have been developed by a working group of the European Society of Neuroradiology (ESNR) and the European Society of Minimally Invasive Neurological Therapy (ESMINT) on the initiative and under the umbrella of the Division of Neuroradiology/Section of Radiology of the European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS).

International Survey on Criteria for Training and Accreditation in Interventional Neuroradiology

Neurointervention, 2020

Purpose: With the rapid expansion of the field of interventional neuroradiology (INR) and the diverse background of aspiring neuro-interventionists, there is an ever increasing need to establish consensus criteria for training and accreditation in INR.Materials and Methods: We performed a survey to explore the current state of criteria for training and accreditation in INR. The questionnaire consisting of 11 questions was emailed to the members of World Federation of Interventional and Therapeutic Neuroradiology (WFITN) worldwide. It was focused on the training charter, training program, qualifying examination, and education after training program as perceived by practitioners in each country.Results: A total of 52 WFITN members in 19 countries responded to the questionnaire. There was a huge variation internationally and nationally due to the unique situation and challenges in each country and institution. Criteria for training and accreditation in INR were well established in some...

Neuroradiology training in EU: international survey of 31 countries within UEMS frame

Insights into Imaging

Objective: To assess the current framework of interventional and diagnostic neuroradiology in Europe Methods: The UEMS (European Union of Medical Specialists) Section of Radiology and the subspecialty UEMS Division of Neuroradiology collected by e-mail a survey on the situation of diagnostic and Interventional Neuroradiology' training and practice in Europe. The questionnaire was sent to the national delegates from 31 UEMS member countries, belonging to the European Union, the European Economic Area and the Council of Europe. In case of uncertain or discordant replies, the survey envisaged the involvement of neuroradiology scientific societies' experts for providing a decisive answer. Results: A formal post-residency training in diagnostic and interventional neuroradiology is provided respectively by 12/31 and 20/31 of the European countries. Currently, for becoming neuroradiologist in a country without fellowship program, a radiologist should (1) get subspecialty credits, (2) follow training inside national or international neuroradiology departments, or (3) perform the main reporting activity in neuroradiology. In nearly 2/3 of the States included in the survey, the neurointerventional procedures are provided by radiologists (22/31) and in the most frequent scenario a specific training in neurovascular is required to all radiologist or nonradiologist candidates (18/31). Conclusions: The European framework of neuroradiology's training and practice that emerged through this survey is fragmented, but there is an increasing attention by European scientific societies and institutions to create a common path of training and practice that can guarantee high educational and patient care standards.

Training in Endovascular Surgical Neuroradiology

World Neurosurgery, 2010

Ⅲ BACKGROUND: During the past few years, the field of endovascular surgical neuroradiology has been expanding. Neurosurgeons, radiologists, and neurologists are currently being trained. We analyzed data from a national survey of endovascular training programs to assess the current training status and future projections. Ⅲ