The Bridge Project 2024 is currently in the active phase of accepting applications. Interested parties are encouraged to act promptly, as the window for submission is drawing to a swift close, with only 3 days remaining in the application period.
Author: Exec EYFDM
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The Bridge Project – 3 days left to apply
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The Bridge Project (2024)
The Bridge Project is an opportunity for young family doctors from across the world to work together on a project of their choice.
The aim of the Bridge Project is to connect young family doctors and encourage communication and collaboration.
The project gives you the opportunity to work on a research or quality improvement project in an area you are interested in and present the results at the WONCA conference.
Application opens in a week from now and closes 26th!
Timeline:
- Applications open: 19th Feb 2024
- Deadline: 26th Feb 2024
- Group formation: beginning March
- Group Work: April – August
- Deadline for submission of work: 7th September 2024
More info here!
If you still have questions email: bridgeproject.
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Attend WONCA Europe 2024 in Dublin!
We are thrilled to announce that applications are now open for bursaries to attend the prestigious WONCA Europe Conference, set to take place in the vibrant city of Dublin in 2024. This is an extraordinary opportunity for practitioners, researchers, and students in the field of family medicine to connect, learn, and share knowledge in an international arena.
Bursary Details
The bursaries aim to provide
We use the Fund especially to support those who have low income, as well as those who are new to the international community of Family Physicians. We are convinced that participation in
the mentioned events can boost the motivation of being a great physician and build a strong network of family doctors across the continent.The refund can cover:
- registration fee for the EYFDM Preconference Dublin 2024
- registration fee for the WONCA Europe Conference Dublin 2024
- the cost of flight tickets to EYFDM Preconference and WONCA Europe Conference in Dublin
- the cost of accommodation during EYFDM Preconference and WONCA Europe Conference in Dublin
Who Can Apply?
- Medical practitioners and researchers working within family medicine.
- Medical students with a keen interest in the field of family medicine.
- Individuals who have shown commitment to the field but lack funding to attend international events.
How to Apply
Interested candidates must submit the following documents:
- Application form (saved Name_AF_Dublin 2024) (see below)
- Proof of a young doctor status: GP trainee or during the first 6 years after trainin (saved as Name_Status_Dublin2022)
- Applicant’s picture (saved as Name_Picture_Dublin2024)
All the documents must be sent by email.
Application Deadline
All the documents must be sent by the 31st of March.
Notification of Outcome
The applicants will be informed about results through emails by the 20th of April.
Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to participate in one of the most significant family medicine events in the world. To learn more about the bursary program and to begin your application, please read the document below.
We look forward to receiving your applications and hopefully welcoming you to Dublin in 2024!
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EYFDM FORUM NEWS!
The 8th EYFDM Forum, being held in Vienna from 12th to 13th April 2024 is now sold out. Keep an eye on the news pages for any updates about extra tickets or online options.
HOWEVER – if you’ve missed out this year, we have exciting news for 2025!Following the EYFDM Council Meeting on 13th January, we can now announce that the 9th EYFDM Forum will be held in the Grand Région!
This is an exciting collaborative event held between Luxembourg, Germany and France, held between 25-27th April 2025. Don’t miss this event – follow our mailing list and social media to be the first to find out all the information and how to register!
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Christmas video
Dear members! 🎄🤶💫Here it is! The 2023 Christmas video with all the amazing contributions of season greetings and wishes for this season and the upcoming year.
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Call for Rural Seed ambassadors!
CALL FOR AMBASSADORS 📣
Are you passionate about promoting Rural Health and its continual development? We invite you to consider becoming a Rural Seed ambassador!
As an ambassador, you will have the opportunity to inform and guide members of rural seeds, represent rural seeds at various events and congresses, and advocate for the health of rural communities and health workers.
This is an incredible chance to collaborate with fellow members and contribute to the creation of innovative plans and projects. By encouraging engagement and collaboration across different sectors, you can make a meaningful difference. You will also have the opportunity to work closely with project leads and actively promote projects and activities.
Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity! Applications are open until December 1st, 2023. Act fast and join us in making a positive impact on rural health! 🌿
More details at ruralseeds.net and any queries email ruralseeds.
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Plant Based Eating Webinar – Planetary Health SIG
Join a webinar organized by Planetary Health SIG on 4th December! It is a collaboration with Plant Based Health Professionals UK and will involve a talk on plant based eating and then a cooking demonstration that everyone can join in for.
Speakers:
Dr Shireen Kassam – MBBS, FRCPATH, PHD, DipIBLM
Founder and Director of Plant Based Health Professionals UK
Dr Hayley Tait – MB,ChB, MRCS, MRCGP
Core team member of Plant Based Health Professionals UK
@health_on_the_hobFind out all the details and the recipe for tasting Mexican fajitas below.
If you’d like to attend, you can use this link to join, or login via Zoom using the following event ID and password:
Meeting ID: 869 1593 1978
Passcode: 062451
Read more about Plant Based Health Professionals UK on Facebook, Instagram and X, and follow the main speaker on Instagram. -
EYFDM BYSY Award 2023 – Call for nominees
The EYFDM Being Young Staying Young Award is a prestigious award that recognises an individual who over a prolonged period of time had made a valuable and key contribution to EYFDM (previously VdGM).
The recipient should be a senior doctor who has contributed and influenced the development of EYFDM, and also epitomizes, espouses and evokes in others the youthful mindset which characterises and underpins the heart, soul and ethos of EYFDM.
The nominator should be a young doctor.
Important dates
Nominations should be sent to the Awards&Fundraising officer by 10th of December 2023.
The winner of the BYSY Award will be:- informed about the results by the 20th of December 2023.
- announced during the 8th EYFDM Forum in Vienna (12-13th April 2024).
If you have any questions feel free to contact Awards&Fundraising officer.
More info below:
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WONCA Europe Scholarship
Apply for the WONCA Europe Scholarship that supports academic and professional journeys.
Deadline: November 15, 2023.
4 years
2000€/year
Start: January 1, 2024
“The WONCA Europe Scholarship Committee is excited to invite outstanding individuals to apply for the WONCA Europe Scholarship. This scholarship is meant to support and encourage two exceptional candidates in their academic and professional journeys.
The scholarship lasts for up to four years and provides €2000 each year to help scholars with their studies and career development.
The scholarship program starts on January 1, 2024. For more details on how to apply and candidate requirements, please see the attached document.
Applicants are required to submit their scholarship applications no later than November 15, 2023.
We are looking forward to receive your applications and help you achieve your academic and professional goals.
Kind regards,
Prof. Dr. Shlomo Vinker
WONCA Europe President”