The European Young Family Doctors’ Movement is the Network for early career Family Doctors of the European Regional Branch of the World Organization of Family Doctors (WONCA Europe).
If you are in training or within the first 5 year after qualification and are member of your National Member Organization (NMO) you are an EYFDM member and can apply for bursaries and exchanges.
Check here – WONCA World Member Organisations for the Europe region.
EYFDM is an organisation completely run for and by young doctors. We organise conferences and exchanges, you can take part in a Special Interest Group (SIG) or a Network, represent your country as a National Delegate (ND) or take part in the Executive Group. The possibilities are endless! Together we learn from each other, inspire each other, build networks and make new friendships.
Our Vision
EYFDM envisions a world where every early career Family Doctor is empowered, connected, supported and heard.
Vision for Family Medicine:
The profession of Family Medicine is evidence-informed, innovative, and influential, providing high quality holistic care as a core component of sustainable health systems, achieving health for all.
Our Aims
- Provide opportunities for all early career Family Doctors in Europe to meet, learn from each other, and gain collegiate support
- Be the voice of early career Family Doctors in Europe
- Improve opportunities for early career Family Doctors in Europe, including in education and research
- Strengthen the position of Family Medicine as a discipline in Europe
Who qualifies as a young doctor?
A doctor in training for Family Medicine/General Practice and in the first 5 years after qualification as a family physician/general practitioner.
A year with EYFDM
What we do
We achieve our aims through the development of relationships, networks, exchanges and events at national and international levels, as well as through advocacy and representation.