EYFDM Lottery 2024 is now live, you get to support young GPs from less privileged countries and get a chance to win amazing prizes.
The money in the EYFDM Fund is protected and dedicated to provide bursaries. We use the EYFDM Fund especially to support those who have low income, as well as those who are new to EYFDM in the hopes that they would be inspired to become active members in the long term, aiding in spreading the EYFDM Spirit across Europe.
With several wars affecting our region at the moment, EYFDM echoes the WONCA statement on health professionals working in areas of conflict. In particular we stand in strong solidarity with all young family doctors working in conflict zones as they serve their communities in a time of crisis, and we wish for peace to come swiftly.
In the face of escalating tensions and violence around the world, WONCA seeks the global cessation of all violence as a solution to conflict and condemns both terrorism and oppression of vulnerable peoples everywhere. WONCA supports all health professionals working in areas of conflict and continues to call for particular attention to the protection of all patients and frontline health workers and any healthcare facility where persons go to seek aid for illness and injury.
WONCA Statement on Health Professionals Working in Areas of Conflict
The WONCA Europe 2024 and EYFDM Preconference Programmes have been published!
Explore the programmes meticulously crafted for you by the Conference’s Scientific Committee. Choose your topics in advance with the comprehensive schedules for WONCA Europe 2024 and the EYFDM Preconference.
In addition to the programmes, a dedicated Conference Platform has been launched. This platform acts as your gateway to conference resources, allowing active authors to pre-upload presentations and explore other valuable options.
If you haven’t yet, book your accommodation and plan your trip.
Dublin, the vibrant capital of Ireland, is brimming with fascinating attractions and experiences. From its rich history and cultural heritage to its lively pubs and beautiful parks, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Here are some useful links to help you plan your visit:
We are happy to announce a webinar on Integrative Medicine with the theme “Treating the whole person, mind, body and spirit” from experts from all over the world. This webinar, part of the WONCA YDM – WP/SIG Collaborative Webinar Series, is a partnership between the Spice Route (South Asia Young Doctor Movement) and Integrative Medicine Special Interest Group.
The Scientific Committee invites EYFDM members to submit an expression of interest to be 1 of a group of 4 Keynote Speakers in the Opening Ceremony Plenary Lecture, at the WONCA Europe Conference 2024 on Wednesday 25th September, 17.00-19.30. Each speaker will have 5 minutes to talk on CULTIVATING THE FUTURE of FAMILY MEDICINE. The two Keynote Speakers who have already confirmed their participation in the panel are Professor Karen Flegg (President of WONCA World) and Professor Shlomo Vinker (President of WONCA Europe).
If you are interested, please submit a page with your info, a document with the text of your presentation, no longer than 5 minutes to speak, in easy English, and a sample video of you presenting a section (no longer than 1 min) and send the info to Professor Dr Andrée Rochfort’s email.
Dr. Mehmet Kocabas (from Turkey), won the best rural exchange and received the Carosino Award. He was hosted by Tommaso Barrini in Florence, Italy on October 2023.
Dr. Margarida Morais Lopes (from Portugal), won the best urban exchange and received the Hippokrates Award. She was hosted by Per Kallestrup, who was responsible for the establishment of the Hippokrates Exchange Programme and continues to act in a senior supervisory capacity, and also won the Being Young Staying Young Award in 2015. Dr. Margarida Morais Lopes visited Aarhus in Denmark on Oct/23.
Congratulations to the winners and remember to check Exchanges Page if you are interested.
We are pleased to announce that we have two upcoming vacancies on the EYFDM Executive. Stuart Holmes will finish his Presidency in 2025, so a new President Elect will be elected this year. Ana Cristina Franco Spinola’s term as Policy Officer is also ending, and while she is unsure if she will restand, we encourage applications. Please click on the links below to read more about the role descriptions. – President Elect – Policy Officer
Essential letter of recommendation from their National Delegate (from their National Exchange Coordinator if the candidate is a National Delegate themselves and their country has a NEC)
Up to 3 desirable letters of recommendation:
From their NMO
A maximum of 2 letters from other EYFDM members
See EYFDM Elections Policy which details the full eligibility criteria and the required documents to apply.
Applications are now open, the deadline to apply is 27th August 2024.
To apply, ask questions or get more information, please email secretary.
If you haven’t yet be sure to check the Planetary Health Repository, full of resources and information to help you make this year theme a reality.
Aligned with this year theme and the 2023 WONCA Europe’s Family Medicine Definition, three members of the executive, with two other family doctors, published an article on Sustainable Healthcare Knowledge and WONCA Europe’s New Family Medicine Definition.
Advocating for urgent global issues is only possible if adequate knowledge is possessed and effectively communicated. Raising awareness on the new definition of Family Medicine by WONCA Europe is therefore pivotal to positively impact our communities, patients, and the environment.
Spínola ACF, Humay Arman I, Bentounsi Z, Cordovil C, Gökdemir Ö. WONCA Europe’s New Family Medicine Definition and Sustainable Healthcare Knowledge. AJFAMED 2024;7(1):44–45
The European Definition Of General Practice / Family Medicine – Wonca Europe 2023 Edition
Call for YFG Scholarship is coming to and end May 13. Check all the the application criteria and more info. Submit your application now!
The Young Forum Gastein (YFG) network facilitates cross-sectoral learning and networking opportunities across health fields, providing a platform for professional growth and skills development. Scholarship recipients play an integral role in the European Health Forum Gastein conference programme and contribute actively throughout its duration.
