EYFDM

Category: Collaborations

  • Bridge Project 2025

    Bridge Project 2025

    The EYFDM Bridge Project is now in its 4rd year!

    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.
    Previous projects have investigated diverse areas, including family medicine exchanges, prescribing, appointments and comparing healthcare systems. Family medicine doctors
    from many different countries have participated and worked together on projects. To get involved, you send an application explaining the area you are interested to complete your project in. This might be ‘elderly care’ or ‘safe prescribing’, it can bea nything you are interested in!


    The Bridge Project team will then match you to other family medicine doctors from around the world who are interested in a similar project. We will then send you details of your Bridge Project Group, and you can start working together. We suggest that you have online meetings about the project, but there is nothing stopping you meeting in person as a group to work on the project.
    Ideas of what you could do might be comparing health care systems or prescribing processes, a quality improvement project in your clinics or even a literature review. You might even be able to publish the work in a journal!

    The main thing is that getting involved with the Bridge Project will help you connect with new colleagues from all over the world, share learning and experiences.

    Bridge Project Form

    Deadline to submit the form April 7

    • Start date -> 14 April 2025
    • End (submit you work by)-> 1st September 2025, prior to the WONCA World Conference 2025, in Lisbon with the possibility of presenting your final works in English.

    Meetings in fixed group sessions will take place from April to September.

    Its advised to have at least 4-5 meetings during that period to aid discussion & come up with a project.

  • Family Medicine Initiative

    Family Medicine Initiative

    As we ramp up to 9th forum in the Grand Region, we would like to remind of a website spotlighted by a keynote lecturer in the last Forum in Vienna, Dr. Florian Stigler. We particularly recommend this post in particular, focusing in the importance of Family Medicine:

    8 Reasons Why Family Physicians are the Actual Stars of Medicine

    You can also subscribe to Golden Nuggets of Family Medicine – Essential Family Medicine Updates as 1-min-reads.

  • Survey on Working Hours for Junior Doctors

    Survey on Working Hours for Junior Doctors

    Dear EYFDMians’

    We are reaching out to invite you to participate in a Survey on Working Hours for Junior Doctors, organised by the European Junior Doctors Association (EJD). EJD is a pan-European organisation representing junior doctors and advocating for better working conditions and training across Europe.

    This survey aims to gather valuable insights into the working hours of junior doctors across Europe. The data collected will help us better understand the challenges faced and advocate for sustainable working conditions.

    Survey link here: https://bit.ly/EJD-WorkingHours
    (It only takes 1 minute to complete!)

    Your input is essential. By disseminating and fostering participation, you’ll contribute to shaping policies that support doctors.

    Feel free to share this survey with your colleagues—every response makes a difference!

    If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us.

    Thank you for your time and support!

  • EYFDM & WWPWFM Webinar – watch

    EYFDM & WWPWFM Webinar – watch

    The collaborative webinar between EYFDM and WWPWFM, “Violence against female doctors”, held on 8 Dec 2024 has been uploaded. The webinar was organised by WONCA’s Women’s Health Special Interest Group and the European Network of Young Doctors’ Movement. It was moderated by Helena Alonso (EYFDM Policy Officer) as the past chair of the Women’s Health Special Interest Group.

    Violence against women doctors is a serious and widespread problem that affects women all over the world. This webinar explores the issue from a global perspective, with speakers from Nigeria, Colombia, and the UK. The webinar discusses the prevalence of violence against women doctors, the impact of this violence on their work and well-being, and actionable solutions to create safer and more supportive medical workplaces.

    During the webinar we got to hear from several experts, including Dr. Tehzeeb Zulfiqar from Pakistan and currently at Australian National University Pakistan, Dr. Rimola Silva from Nigeria, Dr. Alejandra Leon from Colombia, and Dr. Mary Robertson from the UK. The speakers discussed the prevalence of violence against women doctors in their respective countries, the impact of this violence on their work and well-being, and strategies for prevention and response. The webinar also highlighted the importance of data collection and research to better understand the scope of the problem and develop effective interventions.

    Watch the recording of the webinar and learn more about how to address this important issue.

  • WONCA YDM & WP/SIG webinar – Violence against Female doctors

    WONCA YDM & WP/SIG webinar – Violence against Female doctors

    Coming next week, Sunday 8th December at 13:00 UTC a webinar on Violence against Female doctors organised by EYFDM and Women’s Health SIG with WONCA Working Party on Women’s and Family Medicine (WWPCWFM).

    Be sure to register here or scanning the qr code.

    Speakers:

    Dr. Tehzeeb Zulfiqar – Australian National University Pakistan //Australia, South Asia

    I am a GP from Pakistan with extensive back ground of primary health care teaching and research. I am based in Australia for now, where I am working as a Fellow in Department of applied epidemiology at the Australian National University. My clinical practice is in Pakistan. I pioneered Department of Family Medicine at the Health Services Academy, Islamabad, Pakistan and launched Regional Diploma of Family Medicine in 2020. I moved to Australian in 2021, however, I am involved in teaching and research with Family Medicine faculties at the Health Services Academy and Khyber Medical University. In Australia, I teach first and second year medical students at the ANU Medical School. Most recently, I along with Dr Hina Jawaid and Dr Humaira Khattak authored a case study on violence against female doctors in Pakistan, for a book on “Sexual harassment and abuse doctors by doctors” which is right now at the Cambridge press. It is authored by Dr Louise Stone from the ANU.

    Official ANU page is Dr Tehzeeb Zulfiqar | ANU National Centre for Epidemiology and Population Health

    Dr. Mary Robertson – EYFDM, UK, Europe; MBBS M.Sc B.Sc Hons UWI

    GP Registrar – Training in England, UK.
    Member of the Women’s Health SIG EYFDM (Special Interest Group of European Young Family Doctors Movement).
    UK Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) Severn Faculty International Representative (Junior).
    WONCA EURIPA (European Rural and Isolated Practitioners Association) member.

    Dr. Abimbola Silva – Family Physician, W, Nigeria, Africa

    Family Physician with Special Interest in Intimate partner violence, also a member of the WONCA SIG Family Violence.

    Dr. Alejandra León – Waynakay, Colombia, South America

    Specialist in Family Medicine at the Miraflores Hospital. Lecturer in Medicine and Family Medicine UPTC. Representative of Waynakay Latin America to the CIMF. Coordinator of the Scientific Committee of the SOCMEF.

    Moderator:

    Dr. Helena Alonso – UK, Europe

    Family doctor (GP) in Cornwall, South West of Great Britain. Past chair of EYFDM Women’s health SIG and current EYFDM Policy officer. Member of WWPWFM Europe.

  • WONCA Europe Conference 2024 –⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Programme

    WONCA Europe Conference 2024 –⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Programme

    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:

    1. Visit Dublin – Official Tourist Information
    2. Dublin Castle
    3. Guinness Storehouse – Conference dinner venue

    4. Dublin Pass – City Card
    5. Trinity College and the Book of Kells

    Explore Dublin and discover all the incredible things this charming city has to offer!

  • The Bridge Project – apply now

    The Bridge Project – apply now

    The Deadline for applications has been adjusted, as well as group formation

    The new deadline established is March 15. This change aims to provide additional time for those who may need it.

    Timeline:

    • Applications open: 19th Feb 2024
    • Deadline: 15h March 2024
    • Group formation: beginning April
    • Group Work: April – August
    • Deadline for submission of work: 7th September 2024

    More info here.

    For any questions email: bridgeproject.

  • The Bridge Project (2024)

    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.

  • WONCA Europe Scholarship

    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”

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