Executive Vacancies – 2026

We are thrilled to announce that applications are now open for a number of positions on the Executive Committee! We are seeking a Secretary, Awards and Fundraising Officer, Exchange Officer, and Image Officer.

The current Exchange Officer (Yanica Vella) intends to re-stand for a second term, but applications for this role is still open and welcomed.

You can find all the details in the role descriptions:

The Elections Organisational Policy can be found below.

Terms are for 3 years, and a maximum of 2 terms can be served on the Executive Committee.

Who Can Apply?

We are looking for a young doctors who are active members of their National Medical Organisation (NMO). If you’re passionate, driven, and ready to take on responsibility, we want to hear from you!

The required documents for election are as follows: 

  • Curriculum Vitae 
  • Motivational Letter 
  • Proof of membership of your NMO 
  • Proof of young doctor status (that you are either a current trainee or within 5 years of qualifying)
  • An essential letter of recommendation from your National Delegate if you yourself are not a National Delegate, or from your NEC if you are a National Delegate and your country has a NEC. 
  • Up to three desirable letters of recommendation: 
    • From your NMO 
    • A maximum of two letters from other EYFDM members 

The deadline to submit applications for this position is 30th May 2026 – email to secretary.

Please note, any information submitted will be shared with the executive committee and council members only in order to determine eligibility and to guide voting preferences. It will be stored on our EYFDM google drive with limited access, and deleted 2 years after the elections have taken place, in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

Election Day:

The election will be held on 29th June 2026, during the Council Meeting in Paris. As a candidate, you’ll deliver a 3-minute presentation and answer questions from the council before voting begins.

Please contact secretary if you have any questions!