EYFDM has a clear structure sharing the responsibilities among the executive, supported by our Liaisons and Special Interest Groups, with advice from the Policy Team.
See the Wanted Page for upcoming vacancies.
Every country whose national organisation is part of WONCA can nominate one Council representative.
EYFDM Council
- The governing body of EYFDM.
- Makes decisions about strategy, policy, direction and the bylaws.
- Gives direction to and holds the Executive accountable for acting in the best interests of EYFDM.
- The Council members gather, with the EYFDM Executive Group, at least once a year during a council meeting. Occasionally there may be an extra council meeting as required, for example when there are elections.
National Delegate
- Represent Young and Early Career GPs from their country and organisation, Young Family Doctors’ voice on the EYFDM Council.
- Involved in deciding the direction of the organisation, electing executive members and supporting planning of events
- Responsible for engaging with their national members and promoting EYFDM, its events and its work with Young Family Doctors.
Executive Group
- Carry out the maintenance and development of the organisation
- Enable our members to engage with our activities (events, exchanges, awards & bursaries, Special Interest Groups)
- Maintain valuable external relationships with other Networks.
The executive members are elected by National Delegates during the council meeting. The term of a President is 4 years (1 year as a President Elect, 2 years as a President and 1 year as a Past President). For the rest of the Executive the term is 3 years.
The EYFDM Executive consists of the President, President Elect/Past President, Treasurer, Policy Officer, Image Officer, Event Officer, Exchange Officer and Awards and Fundraising Officer and Secretary.
Our current Executive
The Council national representatives
Our Guide for future and present National Delegates
Executive
President / President-elect / Secretary / Treasurer / Policy / Exchange / Events / Awards & Fundraising / Image / WONCA Europe Liaison
President – Stuart Holmes (United Kingdom)
Stuart is a family doctor in Manchester and evangelical about EYFDM conference exchanges!
WONCA Member Organisation: Royal College of General Practitioners
President-elect – Daria Gheorghe
WONCA Member Organisation: Collège de la Médecine Générale (CMG)
Secretary – Kerry Greenan (United Kingdom)
Finished GP training in 2021, based in London but takes every opportunity to travel and see the world. Passionate about healthcare for all.
WONCA Member Organisation: Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP)
Treasurer
Policy Officer – Helena Alonso Valencia (Spain)
WONCA Member Organisation:
Exchange Officer – Yanica Vella (Malta)
Yanica is a Specialist in Family Medicine currently practicing in Malta.
Open minded, free spirit and a strong believer that jobs fill our pockets but exchanges fill our soul.
When she is not at work you will find her by the sea or at the airport hopping on the next flight.
WONCA Member Organisation: Malta College of Family Doctors (MCFD)
Events Officer – İkbal Hümay Arman (Turkey)
Turkish Family Medicine Specialist who wants to research and strengthen people about health literacy. Loves marbling art, traveling and also creating permanent memories with photos, videos and dronies.
WONCA Member Organisation: Turkish Association of Family Physicians (TAHUD)
Awards & Fundrasing Officer – Marta Kurdzielewicz (Poland)
WONCA Member Organisation: The College of Family Physicians in Poland
Image Officer – Carolina Cordovil (Portugal)
FM Specialist newly graduated. I enjoy to explore new areas of Medicine, right now Lifestyle Medicine, Planetary Health and POCUS.
WONCA Member Organisation: Portuguese Association of General Practice and Family Medicine (APMGF)
Liaison to Wonca Europe – Aaron Poppleton (UK)
WONCA Member Organisation: Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP)
Council – National Delegates
Armenia / Austria / Belgium / Bosnia and Herzegovina / Bulgaria / Croatia / Czech Republic / Denmark / Estonia / Finland / France / Georgia / Germany / Greece / Hungary / Iceland / Ireland / Israel / Italy / Kazakhstan / Kosovo / Latvia / Lithuania / Luxembourg / Malta / The Netherlands / North Macedonia / Norway / Poland / Portugal / Romania / Russia / Serbia / Slovakia / Slovenia / Spain / Sweden / Switzerland / Tajikistan / Turkey / Ukraine / United Kingdom
Armenia
vacant.
WONCA Member Organisation: Armenian Association of Family Physicians PO (ArmAFP)
Austria
Franziska grew up in a beautiful part of Austria called Salzkammergut and went to Med School in Kiel – Northern Germany. After her studies she moved back to Vienna, the capital of her home country and gave birth to her son Jaromir. In pandemic time she started her GP training in Vienna and continued in Mistelbach – Lower Austria. Her special interests are considered: palliative care, drug substitution and access to health of homeless people.
WONCA Member Organisation: OEGAM – Austrian Society of General Practice/Family Medicine
Belgium
Laure works in a multidisciplinary practice in Antwerp. As a member of the Belgian national network for young family doctors, Jong Domus, she tries to inspire and empower young GPs to get involved in global organizations. Laure holds a postgraduate degree in tropical medicine and public health and combines working as a GP in Belgium with medical work abroad. She has working experience in Suriname, Mayotte and the Philippines and is always curious for an exciting project abroad. She has a special interest in care for vulnerable people and is passionate about health for all.
WONCA Member Organisations: Belgian Society for General Practitioners/Family Physicians (Domus Medica).
National Young Doctors Networks: Jong Domus; Société Scientifique des Jeunes médecins généralistes (SSMJ) of the Société Scientifique de Médecine Générale.
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Marina finished her family medicine residency in 2017 and is currently studying for a master’s degree on nutrition. She is interested in health promotion and preventive activities, lifestyle medicine, and woman’s health and rights. Always a fighter, Marina loves to travel and her motto is “You have to be the change you want to see in the world” (Mahatma Gandhi)
WONCA Member Organisations: Association of Family Physicians of Republic of Srpska; The Association of Family Physicians of the Federation of Bosnia & Herzegovina.
National Young Doctors Network: Association of Family Physicians of Republic of Srpska; The Association of Family Physicians of the Federation of Bosnia & Herzegovina.
Bulgaria
I started my specialisation in October 2023.
For myself I can say that I like to participate in many different initiatives. I have always fought for easy and accessible information in medicine for patients , as well as disease prevention. I have an affinity for psychiatry, and when I was a student I attended many lectures and seminars on the subject. A year before I graduated, I defended my certificate of qualification on ” Evolutionary psychiatry and writing “.
WONCA Member Organisation: Bulgarian General Practice Society for Research And Education (BGPSRE)
Croatia
Vacant.
WONCA Member Organisations: Croatian Association of Family Medicine (HUOM); Croatian Family Physicians Coordination (KoHOM)
Czech Republic
- Graduated at the 1st Faculty of Medicine of Charles University in Prague in 2018. During her studies she completed internships in Denmark, Malta and South Korea.
● Since 2019 she has been also working in the emergency department at Motol hospital.
● She completed her GP specialization in 2021 and she has now begun her specialization training in Emergency medicine.
WONCA Member Organisation: Czech Society of General Practice (CSGP)
Denmark
WONCA Member Organisation: Danish College of General Practitioners (DSAM)
Estonia
Kati is a family medicine resident from Estonia, with work experience from Estonia, Finland and volunteering experience from Greece. She is passionate about healthcare for all and Planetary health. She enjoys dancing, spending time with loved ones and being outdoors.
WONCA Member Organisation: Estonian Family Doctor’s Association (ESFD)
National Young Doctors Network: Young Family Doctors of Estonia
Finland
Having three kids, middle-aged parents and a post in elderly home care I feel privileged to have a viewpoint in all stages of life. That is also what inspires me in family medicine: being able to work with all kinds of people and all kinds of medical (and non-medical) issues in a comprehensive way. Professionally my special fields of interest are geriatrics and wound care. I love to knit and spend time out in the nature.
WONCA Member Organisation: Finnish Association for General Practice (SYLY).
National Young Doctors Network: Finnish Association for General Practice.
France
WONCA Member Organisation: Collège de la Médecine Générale.
National Young Doctors Network: Saint-Exupéry Network.
Georgia
vacant
WONCA Member Organisation: Georgia Family Medicine Association (GFMA)
Germany
Fabian is a German GP-resident and head of education and research for Family Medicine at Saarland University, with a special interest in undergraduate competency based blended-learning.
He is very passionate about the combination of patient care and academic medicine.
WONCA Member Organisation: German College of General Practitioners and Family Physicians (DEGAM)
Greece
Vasileios Stoukas (ELEGEIA)
Ioannis Chronis (GCGP)
Compassionate and dedicated Resident Family Doctor with extensive experience in providing comprehensive medical care to patients of all ages. Skilled in managing chronic conditions, preventive care, and fostering strong patient relationships.
Michalis Papadopoulos (EGOIE)
WONCA Member Organisations: Greek Association of General Practitioners (ELEGEIA); Greek College of General Practitioners (GCGP); Hippocrates, Association of General Practice/ Family Medicine of Greece (EGOIE)
Hungary
Róbert Kiss-Kovács, MD, is a specialist in Family Medicine and a PhD student at the Doctoral School of Interdisciplinary Medicine at the University of Szeged in Hungary. He completed his medical education at the University of Szeged Faculty of Medicine in 2019, followed by a Family Physician Residency Program, culminating in his specialisation in Family Medicine in 2022. He is currently pursuing a second specialisation in Occupational Medicine, while actively contributing to the academic community as a lecturer and trainer. He is deeply involved in the training of family medicine residents, particularly in the application of point-of-care ultrasound in primary care settings. His research interests focus on the implementation and use of point-of-care ultrasound techniques in primary care. He is a member of several prestigious professional societies, including the European General Practice Research Network and the European Federation of Societies for Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology. His commitment to advancing diagnostic tools reflects his dedication to improving patient care and contributing to the field of family medicine.
WONCA Member Organisation: Hungarian Research Association of Family Physicians (CSAKOSZ)
Iceland
Vacant.
WONCA Member Organisation: Icelandic College of Family Physicians (IGP)
Ireland
Alina is a final year General Practice trainee in Dublin. She has a Masters in Ethics and Healthcare Law and a special interest in providing care for residents in long term care facilities. She enjoys puzzles and travelling.
WONCA Member Organisation: Irish College of General Practitioners (ICGP)
Israel
Jonathan is a family medicine specialist working in Tel Aviv. His practice emphasizes support for the LGBT+ community and underserved populations, including undocumented immigrants and foreign workers. Always ready to connect, collaborate and make a positive impact in the realm of healthcare.
WONCA Member Organisation: Israel Association of Family Physicians.
National Young Doctors Network: Israel Association of Family Physicians.
Italy
WONCA Member Organisation: Italian Academy of Family Physicians (AIMEF);Centro Studi e Ricerche in Medicina Generale (CSeRMEG)
National Young Doctors Network: Movimento Giotto.
Kazakhstan
Vacant.
WONCA Member Organisation: Kazakhstan Association of Family Physicians (KAFP)
Kosovo
vacant.
WONCA Member Organisation: Association of Family Physicians of Kosovo (AFPK)
Latvia
WONCA Member Organisation: Rural Family Doctors Association of Latvia
Lithuania
Vacant.
WONCA Member Organisation: Lithuanian College of Family Physicians (LSGK)
Luxembourg
Lisa has completed her master in medicine in Brussels. She started her GP training program in Luxembourg in 2021. Loves sports, specially Taekwondo. Enjoys cooking plant based food and loves to travel and to work abroad. Special interests in global health, planetary health, and digital innovation in General Practice.
WONCA Member Organisation: Societé Scientifique Luxembourgeoise de Médecine Générale (SSLMG)
National Young Doctors Network: www.almevs.lu
Malta
Esther Muscat
Gp trainee.
Love food, walks and being with people I love.
Believes medicine is one way that can make the world a better place and a way to keep us humble.
WONCA Member Organisation: Malta College of Family Doctors (MCFD)
Netherlands
Dear EYFDM Community,
My name is Adib Otroshi, I am GP and excited to introduce myself as a new member from the Netherlands. As a passionate advocate for family medicine, I am delighted to be part of this dynamic community dedicated to supporting young family doctors.
I believe in the vital role that family medicine plays in healthcare, and I am eager to collaborate with fellow members to share knowledge, experiences, and best practices. I look forward to contributing to our collective mission.
I am looking forward to engaging with fellow members and working collaboratively to promote advancements in the field of family medicine.
WONCA Member Organisation: Dutch College of General Practitioners.
North Macedonia
WONCA Member Organisation: Association of Doctors of General Practice/Family Medicine of North Macedonia (ZLOM SM)
Norway
WONCA Member Organisation: Norwegian College of General Practice (NFA)
Poland
WONCA Member Organisation: The College of Family Physicians in Poland (KLRwP)
National Young Doctors Network: Młodzi Lekarze Rodzinni: mail, Facebook, Instagram
Portugal
Inês is a family medicine trainee in Portugal. Her areas of interest are health equity and planetary health. She strives to practice a human-centered medicine that meets the needs of each population, leaving no one behind! Outside of work, she enjoys running outdoors and volunteering at an animal shelter.
WONCA Member Organisation: Portuguese Association of General Practice and Family Medicine (APMGF)
National Young Doctors Network: Departmento de Internos e Jovens Médicos de Família da APMGF (DIJM-APMGF), mail.
Romania
vacant.
WONCA Member Organisation: Romanian National Society of Family Medicine (SNMF)
Russia
vacant.
WONCA Member Organisation: All Russian Fund – Association of General Practitioners of Russian Federation.
Serbia
vacant.
WONCA Member Organisation: Serbian Medical Association / Section of General Practice
Slovakia
WONCA Member Organisation: Slovak Society of General Practice (SkSGP / SSVPL)
Slovenia
I am a family doctor in Slovenia. My motto is: ”Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm” (Ralph Wlakdo Emerson)
I am a member and lecturer at the Slovenian Red cross. I am interested in preventative care, global health, minor surgery and encouraging people to make healthy lifestyle choices.
Outside work I like hiking, reading and spending time with my friends and family.
WONCA Member Organisation: Slovenian Medical Association (ZZDM)
Spain
Hello! My name is Eva de Santiago Cortés, I am a 2nd year resident in Family and Community Medicine in Madrid (Spain). I have always been very interested in the international aspects of our profession, so I believe this is a great opportunity to work together and knit a strong network between different Family Doctors all around Europe!
WONCA Member Organisations: Sociedad Española de Médicos de Atención Primaria (SEMERGEN); Spanish Society of Family and Community Medicine (SEMFYC)
Sweden
Vacant
WONCA Member Organisation: Swedish College of General Practice (SFAM)
Switzerland
WONCA Member Organisation: Swiss Society of General Internal Medicine (SGAIM).
National Young Doctors Network: Jungen Hausärztinnen und -ärzte Schweiz (JHaS) – Young Doctors Group in Switzerland.
Tajikistan
vacant.
WONCA Member Organisation: Public Organization National Association of Family Medicine Workers of Tajikistan
Turkey
Ekin is family medicine trainee in Turkiye, in the middle of it, He is interested in cultural exchanges, medical education and workforce migration. He is trying his best to enjoy his life while his guitar gently weeps.
WONCA Member Organisation: Turkish Association of Family Physicians (TAHUD)
National Young Doctors Network: Turkish Association of Family Physicians.
Ukraine
WONCA Member Organisation: Ukraine Association of Family Medicine (UAFM)
National Young Doctors Network: Ukrainian Movement of Young General Practitioners (UMYGP)
United Kingdom
Joanna is a GP registrar in central London and an academic clinical fellow in primary care and population health at University College London. She is passionate about health as a human right, and campaigning for equitable access to healthcare for all. She is a member of Medact & Docs not Cops, and has worked with Doctors of the World, and Community Action for Refugees and Asylum Seekers in London. She is an amateur but enthusiastic singer and footballer in a women’s 5 a side team.
WONCA Member Organisation: Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP)
National Young Doctors Network: Junior International Committee of the Royal College of General Practitioners (JIC RCGP)