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 are still open and welcomed.
You can find all the details in the role descriptions:
Want to know more? We are holding an online meeting on Monday 18th May at 8pm CEST, where you can meet the existing post holders and ask your questions about the role and anything else you need to know! Join the meeting here (held on Zoom).
The Elections Organisational Policy can be found here. 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@eyfdm.eu.
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 (there will be a hybrid option available for those unable to attend in person). As a candidate, you'll deliver a 3-minute presentation and answer questions from the council before voting begins.
The WONCA Europe Paris Conference is seeking volunteers to moderate oral presentations and poster sessions during the conference.
This is a great opportunity to contribute to the scientific program and support the exchange of knowledge within our community.
If you are interested in volunteering, please register using this form.
15th EURIPA HEALTH FORUM, CARTAGENA, SPAIN
Dear colleagues,
We are pleased to announce the 15th EURIPA Rural Health Forum, which will be held jointly with the 10th semFYC Rural Medicine Conference in the historic city of Cartagena, Spain, from October 1–3, 2026.
This joint event represents a unique opportunity to bring together professionals committed to the future of rural health, fostering collaboration, innovation, and equity in primary care across Europe and beyond.
This webinar is part of a new international series led by the WONCA Working Party on Digital Health, designed to support family doctors and primary care teams in understanding and integrating digital health into everyday clinical practice. Through a structured programme of sessions, the series aims to share practical, evidence-based insights and foster global exchange on the evolving role of digital technologies in primary care.
IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE YOUR WEBINAR LINK DUE TO A TECHNICAL ISSUE WITH MICROSOFT TEAMS, PLEASE DO NOT WORRY. THE CALENDAR INVITE AND JOINING LINK WILL BE SENT TO YOU DIRECTLY FROM digitalhealth@wonca.com.
Session 1
Part I: Digital Health in Primary Care: Exploring Impact on Quality and Patient Care
Speaker: Ana Luísa Neves
Digital technologies are transforming the delivery of primary care. From online consultations and remote monitoring to artificial intelligence and decision-support tools, digital innovation has the potential to reshape patient care and service organisation. However, understanding how these technologies affect the quality of care remains a key challenge.
This introductory session will set the scene for a series exploring digital innovation in primary care through the lens of the six domains of healthcare quality: patient-centredness, effectiveness, efficiency, timeliness, equity, and safety. We will also introduce the themes of the upcoming sessions, which will examine how digital innovation can influence each domain and discuss related opportunities, risks, and real-world implementation experiences.
Part II: Patient Centered Care - Keeping it human in the age of AI
Speakers: Moira Stewart & Keith Thompson
Patient-centered care remains a cornerstone of high-quality primary care, emphasizing the need to understand patients as whole persons with unique feelings, ideas, and expectations.
In an era shaped by digital transformation and increasingly complex health systems, maintaining meaningful patient-clinician relationships is more important than ever.
This webinar will explore the foundations of the Patient-Centered Clinical Method, including empathy, compassion, and sharing power in clinical encounters. We will discuss why patient-centered care matters for both patients and clinicians and how emerging technologies are reshaping care delivery.
Through real-world examples from primary care, the session will offer insights into how family doctors can sustain trust, equity, and human connection in a technologically mediated world.
The series aims to foster critical discussion on how digital health can be designed and implemented to truly enhance the quality of primary care.
Join us to reflect on the evolving role of patient-centered care in the digital era!
UPCOMING NETWORK CONFERENCES/EVENTS
Here are some upcoming events of interest, click on the images for all the information!
And don't forget to subscribe to our calendar for more events!
