We are thrilled to announce that applications are now open for the position of Treasurer on the Executive Committee! As Treasurer, you'll play a key role in managing finances, ensuring transparency, and contributing to the success of our organisation. You can find all the details in the role description here. Please note that we have removed the requirement to be an EU resident - anyone from our WONCA Europe region who fulfils the below requirements can apply!
The elections organisational policy can be found here.
Who Can Apply?
We are looking for a young doctor who is an active member 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 their NMO
○ Proof of young doctor status
○ An essential letter of recommendation from their National Delegate if the candidate is not themselves a National Delegate, or from their NEC if the candidate is a National Delegate themselves and their country has a NEC.
○ Up to three desirable letters of recommendation:
■ From their NMO
■ A maximum of two letters from other EYFDM members
The deadline to submit applications for this position is 28th March 2025 - email to secretary@eyfdm.eu.
Election Day:
The election will be held on 25th April 2025, during the Council Meeting in Luxembourg (or online). As a candidate, you'll deliver a 3-minute presentation and answer questions from the council before voting begins.
Are you a young doctor, researcher, or family physician looking to grow, connect, and make an impact on a global scale? WONCA is offering three prestigious awards to support your professional development and participation in the WONCA World Conference – Lisbon 2025.
WONCA World, in association with WONCA Europe, the Portuguese Association of General Practice and Family Medicine 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. The truly inspirational power and strength of the WONCA and EYFDM community are based on the diversity of their members. Each member is equally important but there is no equality without equity. The Fund has been created to equalize opportunities for participating in the WONCA World Conference and YDM Preconference in Lisbon. We use the Fund especially to support those for whom finances would be a barrier to attending the conference. We are convinced that participation in the mentioned events can boost the motivation of being a great physician and build a strong network of family doctors across the continent. Our goal is to strengthen Primary Care globally by reinforcing, inspiring, and connecting its general practitioners.
There are 5 bursaries of €900 available - find out everything you need to apply here!
There are also bursaries available for those from outside of Europe - find out the details here!
Do you want to be an abstract reviewer or session chair at WONCA World? Please email secretary@eyfdm.eu by 30th March 2025 to express your interest in either (and please let us know if you have a specialist topic). Please note session chairs are responsible for their own travel and registration for WONCA World.
FONS SIPS OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AWARD NOMINATIONS ARE OPEN!
The Fons Sips Award is given biannually to celebrate outstanding achievement of an EYFDM member. Read more and find out how to nominate someone here!
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR THE WONCA EUROPE EXECUTIVE
Dear Colleagues of the WONCA Europe Member Organizations,
We are pleased to announce the official call for elections for key positions within WONCA Europe. We invite National Member Organizations to submit nominations for the following positions:
· President-Elect
· Honorary Secretary
· Honorary Treasurer
· Positions within the Statutory Committees of WONCA Europe
This is an important opportunity to contribute to the leadership and strategic direction of WONCA Europe, helping to shape the future of primary care and family medicine across the region. We encourage all eligible organizations to consider nominating individuals who are dedicated, experienced, and committed to advancing our shared mission.
The deadline for submitting nominations is 31 May 2025. Please review the attached document for detailed information on the nomination process, eligibility criteria, and submission requirements.
Should you have any questions or require further clarification, please do not hesitate to reach out.
We look forward to receiving your nominations and appreciate your active participation in this process.
Prof. Dr. Thomas Frese
Chair of the Nominations Committee
REGISTRATION FOR ISCPC 2025
Dear all,
We are proud to announce that the registration for the 3rd International Scientific Conference of Primary Care is now open. This year's ISCPC will focus on Interprofessional Teamwork and Quality in Healthcare and it will be held on October 2nd and 3rd 2025 in Grand Plaza Hotel, Ljubljana, Slovenia.
The conference aims to address all professionals involved in primary health care (physicians, nurses, social workers, public health specialists, physiotherapists, dentists, administrators, psychologists, sociologists), as well as educators, key opinion leaders, informal caregivers, and patients. In 2023 the Conference was attended by 145 professionals from 15 countries.
Be part of a high-quality event that enables you to promote and enhance your research work and share your insights with international experts.
We also invite you to collaborate and submit your papers and latest scientific contributions in the field of professionalism and interprofessional collaboration on main conference topics. You can find further information and abstract submission form here: iscpc.si/abstract-submission.
We look forward to meeting you at the conference on October 2nd and 3rd and kind regards from Slovenia!
Nastja Slak
Project manager ISCPC
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!
Please share this with your colleagues who may be interested, and don't forget they too can sign up to our mailing list here! If you have an event or activity that you would like to promote and share with your colleagues, please contact us here!
European Young Family Doctors' Movement, Landelijke Huisartsen Vereniging, Mercatorlaan 1200, Utrecht, 3528 BL, Netherlands
