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European Society of Health and Medical Sociology
AbbreviationESHMS
Formation1983
TypeAcademic Society
PurposeAdvancing the sociology of health and medicine
Region
Europe
Membership
300 members in 2024
Websitehttps://eshms.eu

The European Society of Health and Medical Sociology (ESHMS) is a non-profit society dedicated to advancing the sub-discipline of health sociology and medical sociology[1]. It was founded the 28-29 August 1983 at the University of Stirling, United Kingdom. Magdalena Sokolowska was the first president of the society[2].

ESHMS is composed of scientists involved in health and medical sociology research, health policy, health promotion and social epidemiology.

History

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The ESHMS was founded in 1983 to respond to the growing interest in sociological perspectives on health and medicine in Europe. The society has since grown to include members from diverse academic backgrounds and countries, fostering research and networking in the field of health and medical sociology[3]. Key milestones in the society's development include the launch of its biennial conference and its collaborations with other international associations.

Biennial Conferences

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The ESHMS organises a biennial conference that serves as a major platform for researchers and practitioners to present their work, exchange ideas, and network. Each conference is hosted by a different academic institution in Europe, focusing on a theme relevant to current health and medical sociology issues[4].

List of Biennial Conferences

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Year Number Theme Location Date Host Institution
1986 1st [Theme of First Conference] Groningen, The Netherlands 3rd June [Institution]
1988 2nd [Theme of Second Conference] Zagreb, Croatia [Institution]
1990 3rd [Theme of Third Conference] [City, Country] [Institution]
1992 4th [Theme of Third Conference] [City, Country] [Institution]
1994 5th [Theme of Third Conference] Vienna, Austria September [Institution]
1996 6th [Theme of Third Conference] [City, Country] [Institution]
1998 7th [Theme of Third Conference] [City, Country] [Institution]
2000 8th [Theme of Third Conference] [City, Country] [Institution]
2002 9th [Theme of Third Conference] [City, Country] [Institution]
2004 10th [Theme of Third Conference] [City, Country] [Institution]
2006 11th [Theme of Third Conference] [City, Country] [Institution]
2008 12th Health and Wealth in East and West – Divergence and Convergence in Europe[5] Oslo, Norway 28-30 August [Institution]
2010 13th Health and Well-Being in Radically Changing Societies[6] [City, Country] [Institution]
2012 14th [Theme of Third Conference] [City, Country] [Institution]
2014 15th [Theme of Third Conference] [City, Country] [Institution]
2016 16th [Theme of Third Conference] [City, Country] [Institution]
2018 17th [Theme of Third Conference] [City, Country] [Institution]
2020 18th [Theme of Third Conference] Uppsala, Sweden University of Uppsala
2022 19th "Complexities of Health and Health Inequalities" Forli, Italy University of Bologna
2024 20th Intersectionality & Inclusion in Health Antwerp, Belgium University of Antwerp
2026 21th Mental Health in Times of Uncertainty Hamburg, Germany 19-21 August University Medical Center Hamburg- Eppendorf

Note: The list should be updated with specific conference details. Themes and hosting institutions can be added as they are available.

Activities

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The ESHMS supports various activities, including:

  • Organising conferences and workshops.
  • Promoting publications in the field of sociology of health and medicine.
  • Facilitating collaborative research projects[7].
  • Providing networking opportunities for members.
  • Funding research visits through dedicated grants[8].
  • Awarding the best contribution in health and medical sociology with the "Excellence Prize"[9].

Membership

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Membership in the ESHMS is open to academics, researchers, and professionals interested in the sociology of health and medicine. Members benefit from reduced conference fees, access to networking events, and updates on relevant research and activities.

Publications

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The ESHMS has a blog titled *Voices in Health Sociology*, which serves as a platform for sharing insights, perspectives, and discussions on topics related to health and medical sociology, as well as adjacent fields. Members and non-members are encouraged to contribute content, fostering a vibrant exchange of ideas.

The ESHMS does not currently produce its own journal but collaborates with established sociology and health-related journals. Members are encouraged to contribute to publications addressing health inequalities, policy analysis, and sociological theory in health.

Governance

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The ESHMS is governed by an elected Advisory Board comprising academics and professionals from diverse European institutions. Within the Advisory Board, the Executive Committee is composed of the President, Vice-President and the Treasurer. The board oversees the society's activities, including the organisation of conferences and member engagement. Members of the Advisory Board are elected by the members of ESHMS.

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References

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  1. ^ About ESHMS history, https://eshms.eu/about_eshms
  2. ^ https://pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magdalena_Soko%C5%82owska_(socjolog)
  3. ^ About ESHMS history, https://eshms.eu/about_eshms
  4. ^ ESHMS conferences https://eshms.eu/conferences
  5. ^ Dahl, E., Giarelli, G. Health and wealth in East and West: Divergence and convergence in Europe: Introduction to the papers of the ESHMS XII Congress in Oslo, 28–30 August 2008. Soc Theory Health 8, 127–133 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1057/sth.2009.27
  6. ^ Bracke, P., Giarelli, G. Health and well-being in radically changing societies: Introduction to the papers of the ESHMS XIII congress in Ghent, 26–28 August 2010. Soc Theory Health 9, 303–310 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1057/sth.2011.11
  7. ^ Johannes Siegrist, A historical note: Foundation of the German Society of Medical Sociology in 1972, Voices in Health Sociology, Vol.1, No.1, October 2024, https://eshms.eu/voices-hs-vol1-no1
  8. ^ Research visit grant: https://eshms.eu/researchvisitgrant
  9. ^ Healh and Medical Sociology Excellence Prize https://eshms.eu/about_eshms/excellence-prize
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