EYFDM

Category: Policy

  • 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.

  • Upcoming vacancies

    Upcoming vacancies

    Dear EYFDM Members,

    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

    The elections will take place in September.

    • Candidates must be:
    • member of their WONCA Europe National Member Organization (NMO)
    • trainee family medicine specialist or within 5 years of qualifying
    • Not an active member of the Executive or Council of WONCA Europe or WONCA World

    The following documents are required:

    • Curriculum Vitae
    • Motivational Letter
    • National Member Organization (NMO) membership proof
    • Young doctor status proof
    • 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.  

  • Happy World Family Doctor Day

    Happy World Family Doctor Day

    Dear colleagues, Happy World Family Doctor Day!
    This year we celebrate with the theme:

    Healthy People, Healthy Planet

    Watch this great video by Wonca World below and be sure to share it.

    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

  • Young Forum Gastein – Call for Scholarship

    Young Forum Gastein – Call for Scholarship

    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.

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  • 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 – 3 days left to apply

    The Bridge Project – 3 days left to apply

    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.

    Apply here.

  • Planetary Health Repository

    Planetary Health Repository

    The Planetary Health SIG developed a repository to serve as a central hub for valuable resources and information on planetary health. Designed for individuals, researchers, and organizations interested in understanding and improving planetary health. The repository covers a wide range of topics, provides insights and solutions for addressing environmental challenges in healthcare. By exploring these resources, you can gain a deeper understanding of the connection between human health and the health of the planet. The repository encourages individuals and policymakers to use the information to drive positive change towards a healthier planet for present and future generations.

    Our Planetary Health SIG has been collecting heaps of documents, links and literature on this subject of ever growing importance. And formed the Planetary Health Repository.

    Oisín Brady-Bates, Planetary Health SIG

    The aim of the repository is to organise the existing resources relating to planetary health that are pertinent to general practice (and indeed any other interested parties). We hope that this repository will provide you with the resources to develop and advocate for planetary health in your own practice.

    We would like to keep developing this repository based on feedback. To this end we have also developed a survey to record feedback, a link to the survey is here.

    We would be very grateful if you would be happy to disseminate both our repository and the survey within your networks so that it can continue to develop and grow. 

    Looking forward to hearing from you.

    Best,

    Oisín
    Planetary Health SIG

    Post originally posted July 28th 2023 and expanded November 26 2023.