During the 10th Forum in Tallinn the winner of the 2026 Being Young Staying Young Award (BYSY) was announced and Dr. Veronika Rasic addressed the audience with some key insights of wisdom.
This award recognises a senior doctor who over a prolonged period of time had made a valuable and key contribution to EYFDM and evokes in others the youthful mindset which characterises and underpins the heart, soul and ethos of EYFDM.
Veronika Rasic has been an invaluable bridge between EURIPA and EYFDM, serving as the previous EURIPA–EYFDM Liaison, a role in which she helped strengthen connections between young doctors and established rural practitioners across Europe. As co-founder of Rural Seeds in 2017, a global network for students and early-career health professionals interested in rural health, Veronika created a platform that continues to empower young professionals to pursue rural careers and research.
See other inspiring individuals that contributed to the development of EYFDM (former winners).
On January 30 the EYFDM Council meet, worked on and approved the Statement on Family Medicine as a Speciality:
“EYFDM strongly supports the full recognition of Family Medicine/ General Practice as a medical speciality, within the European Union and the whole European Region. EYFDM endorses the WONCA Europe Statement on the Recognition of the Speciality of Family Medicine/ General Practice in the European Region. We call for its inclusion in Directive 2005/36/EC, Annex 1.1.3 on the recognition of professional qualifications, alongside other medical specialities. A common European framework, which reflects the diversity of Family Medicine across health systems, will ensure that the knowledge we obtain in the first years of our careers is qualitatively equivalent to our colleagues from surrounding countries. We aim to bring together trainees, trainers and policymakers to address the future needs of family doctors when designing a common curriculum. Strengthening the position of Family Medicine in Europe is one of the EYFDM aims, and the recognition of Family Medicine as a speciality means taking a step further towards this goal. This position is fully aligned as well with the UEMO and EJD’s “Murcia Declaration on the Future of General Practice and Family Medicine in European Healthcare”, which highlights the crucial role of Family Medicine in ensuring accessible, and sustainable healthcare systems across Europe.”
EYFDM acknowledges that: ● The climate emergency is a global ecological and health emergency. ● The climate emergency is having and will continue to have health impacts that will worsen health inequalities. ● We have a commitment as a primary care organisation to raise awareness of the Climate Crisis and advocate for Planetary Health.
Goals/ targets: ● One-health approach ● Promote low-carbon activities and health systems ● Incentivise campaigns and training for our members to raise awareness on climate crisis and related health emergencies. ● Partner with similar organisations and share common grounds. ● Develop specific policies supported by scientific evidence.
Amendments to the EYFDM Bylaws were also approved regarding participation in SIGs, nomination of proxy, ties in voting and update in the logo description and use of EYFDM name.
The Council also approved a budget amendment to increase funding for bursaries in 2026, after the generous donation of from the Luxembourg HOC of 4500 euros.
The accessibility guidelines were also approved to improve the experience for all members at EYFDM events.
Apply now, and until March 8th for bursaries to attend the EYFDM Preconference and WONCA Europe Conference in Paris.
Wonca Europe, Collège de la Médecine Générale (CMG) and the European Young Family Doctors’ Movement have joined forces to financially support young family physicians from across the WONCA Europe region and bring them closer to the global international community of general practitioners.
At least 10 applicants will receive from 500 to 1000 € to refund the costs of attending these events.
We started 2026 showcasing some opportunities within EYFDM including the roles of ND and executive, exchanges, awards, bursaries, bridge project and more.
10th Forum of Młodzi Lekarze Rodzinni (Young Family Doctors from Poland) took place this year in Warsaw, 15-16th of November.
Great lectures, practical workshops, an amazing atmosphere and inspiring networking. Wellbeing was also central with active breaks, morning run, healthy food, and a family& children room. See you in Cracow next year!
Over a month ago WONCA World 2025 took place in Lisbon.
The Young Doctors’ Movement (YDM) preconference at WONCA World Lisbon 2025 was a vibrant and impactful gathering, setting an inspiring tone for the main conference to come. Held in the beautiful and historic city of Lisbon (Portugal), the event brought together a global community of young family medicine professionals under the main theme of ‘Future-proofing family medicine.’ The atmosphere was one of collaboration and shared purpose, as over 300 attendees from 58 countries to discuss the pressing issues shaping the future of our speciality.
You can recap the Pre-conference here at Wonca Europe website, in this article beautifully written by Charlotte Morris.
You can re-watch the aftermovie of the conference below:
Looking for the next events? We are meeting in Tallin in January (final days to register, closes on October 31)and in June in Paris (abstract deadline on November 24).
You can also read some editiorials published in RPMGF (the portuguese journal of APMGF).
Apply now, and until 2th of November, for bursaries to attend the 10th EYFDM Forum!
All the documents must be sent to the awards officer by the 2th of November. The applicants will be informed about the results through emails by the 16th of November.
The refund can cover:
registration fee for the EYFDM Forum in Tallinn 2026
the cost of flight tickets/ train tickets to EYFDM Forum Tallinn 2026
the cost of accommodation during EYFDM Forum Tallinn 2026
This exciting opportunity offers you the chance to experience UK primary care first-hand through placements in Primary Care, followed by attendance at the RCGP Annual Conference.
Event Dates: Tuesday 7th October – Friday 10th October 2025
Conference Exchange Details:
Tuesday 7th – Wednesday 8th October 2025
Two-day placement in a UK primary care setting.
Please note the placement will be based across the United Kingdom, not necessarily in South Wales.
Gain valuable insights into healthcare delivery across the United Kingdom.
Thursday 9th – Friday 10th October 2025
Attend the RCGP Annual Conference 2025, ICC Wales, Newport
A dynamic programme of keynote speakers, clinical sessions, and exhibitions.
