AnatEFEM

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Anatomy of the EFEM European Federation for Experimental Morphology Pierre Sprumont Diogo Pais

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The EFEM is NEITHER another anatomical SOCIETY, NOR another organising committee for congresses or meetings, NOR a trade union for anatomists, and has NO INDIVIDUAL members The European Federation for Experimental Morphology is an international, non-governmental ORGANISATION grouping 22 anatomical societies active in the European REGION (including the EU) promoting exchanges between its Constituent Members Anatomy of EFEM

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Anatomy of EFEM Basic principle The EFEM does not organise anything, but facilitates the activities of its members and promotes co-operation between them. Members of the EFEM: the CONSTITUENT SOCIETIES

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Anatomici Fenniae Anatomische Gesellschaft Bulgarian Anatomical Society Byelorussian Anatomical Society Croatian Society of Anatomists, Histologists and Embryologists Czech Anatomical Society Dutch Association of Anatomists Estonian Anatomical Society Association of Morphologists (French-speaking) Anatomical Society of Great Britain and Ireland Greek Society of Morphologists Hungarian Anatomical Society Italian Society of Anatomy Macedonian Association of Anatomy and Histology Polish Anatomical Society Portuguese Anatomical Society All-Russian Scientific Society of Anatomists, Histologists and Embryologists Serbian Association of Anatomists Slovakian Anatomical Society Spanish Anatomical Society Swiss Society for Anatomy, Histology and Embryology Ukrainian Society of Anatomists, Histologists and Embryologists

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Each Constituent Society designates one Delegate to the Council of Delegates

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Delegates 2004 Anatomici Fenniae: Prof. Ismo Virtanen (Helsinki) Anatomische Gesellschaft: Prof. Lutz Vollrath (Mainz) Bulgarian Anatomical Society: Prof. Christo Chouchkov (Stara Zagora) Byelorussian Anatomical Society: Prof. I. Lobko (Minsk) Croatian Society of Anatomists, Histologists and Embryologists: Prof. Zelimir Bradamante (Zagreb) Czech Anatomical Society: Prof. Hana Brichova (Praha) Dutch Association of Anatomists: Prof. Jean-Pierre Timmermans (Antwerp) Estonian Anatomical Society: Prof. Ivo Kolts (Tartu) Association of Morphologists (French-speaking): NN Greek Society of Morphologists: Prof. A.K. Manthos (Thessaloniki) Hungarian Anatomical Society: Prof. Gyulia Lázár (Pécs) Italian Anatomical Society: Prof. Giovanni Giordano-Lanza (Napoli) Macedonian Association of Anatomy and Histology: Prof. Dobrina Lazarova (Skopje) Polish Anatomical Society: Prof. Witold Wozniak (Poznan) Portuguese Anatomical Society: NN All-Russian Scientific Society of Anatomists, Histologists and Embryologists: Prof. Dimitry Nikityuk (Moscow) Serbian Association of Anatomists: Prof. Gordana Teofilovski-Parapid (Belgrade) Slovakian Anatomical Society: Prof. Peter Mráz (Bratislava) Spanish Anatomical Society: Prof. Jose Ramon Sañudo (Barcelona) Swiss Society for Anatomy, Histology and Embryology: ex officio the Secretary Ukrainian Society of Anatomists, Histologists and Embryologists: Prof. Mykola Voloshyn (Zaporozhye)

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The Council of Delegates elects 7 officers forming the EXECUTIVE BOARD EXECUTIVE BOARD

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EFEM Executive Board OFFICERS 2004 President: Prof. Pierre Sprumont (Fribourg) Past President: Prof. Bernard Moxham (Cardiff) Secretary General: Prof. Jacques-Patrick Barbet (Paris) Treasurer: Prof. Berend Hillen (Nijmegen) Secretary: Prof. Lev Kolesnikov (Moscow) Secretary: Prof. Diogo Pais (Lisbon) Secretary: NN FORMER PRESIDENTS in chronological order Prof. Th. Schiebler (Anatomische Gesellschaft) Prof. J. Drukker (Nederlandse Anatomen Vereniging) Prof. D. Brynmor Thomas (AAGBI) Prof. Chr. Foroglou (Greek Society of Morphologists) Prof. G. Grignon (Association des Morphologistes) Prof. K. Zilles (Anatomische Gesellschaft)

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Anatomy of EFEM OBJECTIVES of EFEM SOME GENERAL AIMS advancement of science and education in experimental morphology support and provision of suitable mechanisms for training programmes in related scientific disciplines promotion of international exchange of graduate students and scientists within Europe

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OBJECTIVES of EFEM SOME SPECIFIC AIMS exchange and diffusion of concepts and information among the European morphological Societies, and their members promotion of joint meetings of two or more Constituent Societies (i.e. Tripartite Meetings UK-IE / NL / D-A) exchange of invitations between Constituent Societies to national / regional meetings, congresses, symposia, etc. facilitation of participation of individual members of Constituent Societies in meetings organised by these Societies Anatomy of EFEM

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Anatomy of EFEM ACTIVITIES OF EFEM Information: website

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A young scientist should have received her / his last diploma within the 5 years preceding the application date is a person at the beginning of her / his research career Anatomy of EFEM ACTIVITIES OF EFEM Information EFEM Travel Grants for young scientists

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From 1998 to 2004, sixteen Travel Grants of € 400 to € 500 awarded to young scientists from Bulgaria, France, Germany, Hungary, Poland, and Russia, either to stay in a foreign research institution, or to actively participate in an international Meeting. Anatomy of EFEM ACTIVITIES OF EFEM Information EFEM Travel Grants for young scientists

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The EFEM may sponsor a lecture given by a scientist with eminent contribution to the Morphological Sciences. This lecture will be given during a Congress organised in Europe by IFAA or Member Societies of EFEM. Anatomy of EFEM ACTIVITIES OF EFEM Information EFEM Travel Grants for young scientists EFEM Lectures

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1998: Prof. Jan Voogd 1999: Prof. Nicole Le Douarin 2000: Prof. Karl Zilles 2002: Prof. Miklós Palkovits 2004: Prof. Raymond Gasser Anatomy of EFEM ACTIVITIES OF EFEM Information EFEM Travel Grants for young scientists EFEM Lectures

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La place de la morphologie dans le cursus médical en Europe: une esquisse de la situation en 1999 In: Pompidou A : "Sciences morphologiques: quelle formation pour une recherche européenne compétitive" Bull Ass Morphol 1999, 83: 33-35 Anatomy of EFEM ACTIVITIES OF EFEM Information EFEM Travel Grants for young scientists EFEM Lectures Inquiries on Morphological Teaching (1)

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Bologna Process and Morphology In 2002, the EFEM performed among its Constituent Members a preliminary inquiry on the following subjects: the awareness of the changes occurring in relation to the Bologna Declaration of the European Ministers of Higher Education the national policies on the adaptations of the medical cursus the ECTS weighing of morphological teaching in the various medical curricula Results may be found on the EFEM Website (http://www.unifr.ch/efem/news.html#BOLOGNA_PROCESS_AND_MORPHOLOGY) Anatomy of EFEM ACTIVITIES OF EFEM Information EFEM Travel Grants for young scientists EFEM Lectures Inquiries on Morphological Teaching (2)

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Anatomy of EFEM ACTIVITIES OF EFEM Information EFEM Travel Grants for young scientists EFEM Lectures Inquiries on Morphological Teaching (3) Presentation on the “Bologna Process and Morphological Teaching” to the Board of the All-Russian Society of Anatomists, Histologists and Embryologists (Kazan, 17th September, 2004)

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ACTIVITIES OF EFEM Information EFEM Travel Grants for young scientists EFEM Lectures Inquiries on Morphological Teaching Study group on Morphological Education Promotion of translations of the official Terminologies into European languages Reaction to ethical questions related to medical anatomy

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ACTIVITIES OF EFEM Information EFEM Travel Grants for young scientists EFEM Lectures Inquiries on Morphological Teaching Study group on Morphological Education Workshops organised within regular meetings “Legal aspects of body bequests for anatomical examination”: Paris, 5th March, 2005 “Integration of Morphology into the new integrated modular curricula”: Belgrade, 5th-8th June, 2005 “Value of using human cadaveric material for teaching”: Cardiff, 5th-7th July, 2005

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ACTIVITIES OF EFEM Information EFEM Travel Grants for young scientists EFEM Lectures Inquiries on Morphological Teaching Study group on Morphological Education Promotion of translations of the official Terminologies into European languages Reaction to ethical questions related to medical anatomy re "autopsy" performed by Von Hagens in London

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PUBLIC STATEMENT ON THE PUBLIC PERFORMANCE OF AN AUTOPSY The European Federation for Experimental Morphology (EFEM), the “umbrella” organisation that includes Anatomical Societies throughout Europe, applauds Professor Dr. Günter von Hagens sentiment concerning the need to disseminate widely anatomical knowledge to the general public. However, the EFEM cannot accept that an anatomical examination presented as a dissection performed in front of a large audience is capable of attaining that goal for the following reasons: The human body does not consist only of isolated organs that can be demonstrated like isolated car parts. Indeed, the body’s intimate topographical relationships must be appreciated through personal exploration and scientifically-directed dissection; Anatomy must be learned through the application of several parallel methods, among which dissection is very important, but it cannot be separated from such other medical imaging techniques as radiology, ultrasonic imaging, MR iconography, endoscopy, etc. Moreover, the EFEM is aware of the strong moral and legal responsibilities which underpin anatomical dissection. It is the duty of academics associated with medicine to protect human dignity and to respect the rights and privacy of patients. Such rights do not end at their death. Therefore, the EFEM requests from European Regional, National and International Authorities that they strictly control the application of the Laws and Regulations governing donation, death certification, transport, dissection and disposal of human cadavers used for anatomical analysis or post mortem examination. Furthermore, special attention must be given to the informed consent of the persons wishing to donate their bodies. In particular, it is necessary to ensure that proper procedures are undertaken, and that anatomical dissections and post mortem examinations are only undertaken privately to maintain subject confidentiality. Prof. Pierre Sprumont, Secretary General of EFEM CH-1700 Fribourg, 18th December 2002 Anatomy – University Department of Medicine, Route Albert-Gockel 1 Phone: +41 -(0)26 300 8540 Fax -(0)26 300 9791 E-mail: pierre.sprumont@unifr.ch Signed by: Prof. Bernard Moxham, Cardiff, President Prof. Karl Zilles, Düsseldorf, Past President Prof Berend Hillen, Nijmegen, Treasurer, Prof. Jacques-Patrick Barbet, Paris Prof. Lev L. Kolesnikov, Moscow Prof. Diogo Pais, Lisbon Prof. Jan Drukker, Maastricht, Former President Prof. Chryssi Foroglou-Kerameos, Thessaloniki, Former President Prof. Georges Grignon, Nancy, Former President Document sent on 18th December, 2002, by the EFEM to various Authorities, including the Council of Europe at Strasbourg