20/10/2026
A major step forward for paediatric training in Europe!
The UEMS Council in Brussels has unanimously approved new European Training Requirements (ETRs) for four specialties.
✅ Paediatrics
✅ Paediatric Rheumatology
✅ Paediatric Endocrinology
✅ Paediatric Infectious Diseases
Another important milestone is the unanimous approval of the first two Divisions within the UEMS Paediatric Section.
🔹 Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
🔹 Paediatric Haemato-Oncology
And more are to follow! In the coming years, further paediatric subspecialties will be recognised as Divisions as their respective ETRs are submitted for approval.
These developments are an important step towards high-quality, harmonised paediatric training across Europe, strengthening professional standards and ultimately improving care for children and young people.
👏 A huge thank you to the working groups, specialty sections and experts whose dedication and collaboration made this possible!
https://eapaediatrics.eu/
– European Union of Medical Specialists
Academy of Paediatrics (EAP) Europe