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Our purpose


The primary goal of the Board is to create a common high standard for the quality of thoracic surgery across Europe.  This should also allow for mutual recognition between European countries.

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Exam

in Thoracic Surgery


The aim of the EBTS examination is to label a harmonised European standard for knowledge and skills for general thoracic surgeons.

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Exam

in Upper GI Surgery


This is conducted in cooperation with the Sections of Surgery and of Thoracic Surgery and the relevant European authorities and fulfilling EU legislation and directives.

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Section of Thoracic Surgery & MJC Upper GI News 


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Our mission & vision


The most precious resource of the UEMS is the people who dedicate time and passion in the projects endeavoured by the UEMS. They believe in the organisation and its core vision and mission to support medical specialists in Europe.

UEMS projects are a means to serve medical specialists in EU to provide the best care to patients. These projects lie under medical specialists training, Continuing Medical Education & Continuing professional development, and liaising and working with the EU institutions.