Dear Ladies and Gentlemen,
Dear UCAN Partners and Colleagues,
It is our great pleasure to invite you to the 19th UCAN (Pre)Conference, organized in collaboration with the Karl Landsteiner University of Health Sciences and the Austrian Medical Chamber.
The conference will take place from April 14 to 16, 2025 in Vienna and Krems, Austria.
Globalization, digitalization, and the growing role of artificial intelligence (AI) are reshaping the requirements for examination formats and content in healthcare professions. At the same time, these advancements present new opportunities to enhance the quality of undergraduate, postgraduate, and continuing education through innovative assessments, fostering competencies essential for a globally connected healthcare system.
We are pleased to collaborate with our esteemed partners in Krems and Vienna, who have long-standing expertise in medical education and specialist examinations, respectively. Their invaluable support allows us to host this year’s conference at two exceptional venues, further enriching our discussions and exchanges.
Main Theme of the UCAN Pre-Conference 2025 – April 14, 2025 in Vienna:
“Quality Standards in Specialist Examinations: A European Dialogue”
Main Theme of the UCAN Conference 2025 – April 15 to 16, 2025 in Krems:
„Future-Oriented Examinations – Competencies for Tomorrow’s Healthcare“
This year’s conference will focus on innovative assessment formats, methods, and technologies that shape the future of healthcare education. As the landscape of medical knowledge evolves, so must our approaches to evaluating and preparing the next generation of physicians and healthcare professionals.
Together, we will exchange ideas, develop practical solutions, and explore new ways to integrate modern technologies into education, training, and continuous professional development.
Beyond insightful presentations and stimulating discussions, the conference will offer ample opportunities for networking and collegial exchange. We also encourage you to explore our social program and activities, designed to foster connections in a more informal setting.
We look forward to welcoming you to Vienna and Krems in April 2025 and working together to advance assessment standards in healthcare professions.
With best regards,
Prof. Dr. Jana Jünger, Dipl.-Inform. Med. Konstantin Brass, Prof. Dr. Rudolf Mallinger, Prof. Dr. Manfred Wieser, Prof. Dr. Michael Schmidts, Dr. Peter Niedermoser, Dr. Johannes Steinhart, Günther Ochs
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April 14, 2025 in Vienna:
Schedule and Venue
April 14, 2025: Pre-Conference
“Quality Standards in Specialist Examinations: A European Dialogue”
Location: Austrian Medical Chamber (Weihburggasse 10-12 /1010 Vienna, Austria)
April 15–16, 2025: UCAN Conference
“Future-Oriented Examinations – Competencies for Tomorrow’s Healthcare”
Location: Karl Landsteiner University of Health Sciences (Dr.-Karl-Dorrek-Straße 30, 3500 Krems an der Donau, Austria)
April 14, 2025: Technical Taskforce Meeting
(Closed Session)
Location: Karl Landsteiner University of Health Sciences (Dr.-Karl-Dorrek-Straße 30, 3500 Krems an der Donau, Austria)
April 15, 2025: Evening: Get Together:
Karikaturmuseum Krems & PoldiFitzka
(Museumsplatz / 3500 Krems)
The registration deadline was 31.03.2025. Registration is no longer possible.