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European Guidelines for Plastic Reconstructive
and Aesthetic Surgery |
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The European Union of Medical
Specialists (U.E.M.S.) which is divided into different sections - our
section is called "Section of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery" -
has given out guidelines that apply within the European Union. They are part
of the European Training Charter for Medical Specialists (1995); Chapter 6
is concerned with plastic surgery. The "European Board of Plastic,
Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery" (EBOPRAS) exists as a working team.
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The speciality is defined as follows: Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic
Surgery is a speciality concerned with acute and non-acute conditions which
may be congenital or acquired as a result of trauma, disease, degeneration
or ageing in patients of both sexes and all ages. Its aim is the restoration
or improvement of function and the normalisation of appearance and
well-being.
The Plastic Surgeon should be familiar with all methods of reconstruction of
skin, soft tissues and bone, including the use of free grafts, pedicle flaps
of all kinds and free micro vascular tissue transfer and the use of
synthetic implants. He/she should be capable of employing endoscopic
technique for both diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. He/she should be
able to apply his/her knowledge to the many different situations where
reconstruction can benefit patients and be prepared to use this expertise in
collaboration with colleagues in other specialities.
After completing a six year training, a plastic surgeon can subspecialise in
one or more aspects of his profession. Plastic surgery is an innovative
speciality and the plastic surgeon must ensure that he/she keeps well
informed on technical advances by taking part in Continuing Medical
Education (C.M.E.). The central monitoring authority in the EU consists of
several commissions (www.uems.be ). The EBOPRAS is part of it.
This board was established to ensure high training standards as well as best
medical care in all member countries of the European Union which includes
harmonisaton of different trainings, clear definition of minimum
requirements, also in aesthetic surgery, the accreditation of training
centers and the annual European Board Examinations which holds examinations
in 46 research areas (compare European Journal of Plastic Surgery).
Candidates who pass the European Examination and are accredited Plastic
Surgeons in their country receive the Diploma and the title " Diplomat of
the European Board of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery".
Aesthetic Surgery is an integral part of Plastic Surgery.
The training program is defined by the European Board and must be included
in the general training program of the speciality so that the fully trained
Plastic Surgeon is able to perform Aesthetic Surgery of high standard and
quality.
All information from the U.E.M.S. and EBOPRAS are available on the internet:
www.uems.be.
Univ.Prof. Dr. med. Alfred Berger
U.E.M.S. Delegate.
Honorary Member EBOPRAS.
Delegate EBOPRAS.(Accreditation Committee) |
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