Since its creation in 1958, the European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) has played a major role in shaping the agenda of the European Institutions in matters relating to the practice of that profession. Historically, this collaboration culminated with the adoption of the medical directives, and ultimately the directive on the recognition of professional qualifications, as well as with the involvement of the UEMS in the implementation of these pieces of legislation. With time, the UEMS action was not any longer to these fields and encompassed issues such as patient mobility, e-health and telemedicine, working conditions for specialists and others.