International Women's Day was celebrated on 8th March 2026, and the above video was produced as a collaboration between the European WONCA Working Party on Women's and Family Medicine and the EYFDM Special Interest Group for Women's Health.
JOIN THE EYFDM EXECUTIVE!
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:
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 European Young Family Doctors' Movement wants to encourage New and Future General Practitioners/Family Physicians (GP/FM) to develop their research skills to improve health care in primary care. For this reason, the EYFDM presents an annual Junior Research Award with the aim of rewarding advanced projects of GP/FM trainees or junior GP/FM physicians with up to 6
years working experience after graduation. Applicants are asked to describe in detail a research project and finalists will be invited to present it during a EYFDM workshop at the WONCA Europe
Conference in Paris.
Three finalists will be invited to present their research projects during the workshop that will be held at the WONCA Europe Conference in Paris.
For a winner
1. 600€ prize
2. Becoming a member of the jury for Junior Researcher Award 2027
3. 1-year access to medical educational platform AMBOSS
For the two runner-up finalists
1. Reimbursement of the registration fee for WONCA Europe Conference in
Paris (to a maximum value of 450 € per person).
2. 1-year access to medical educational platform AMBOSS
Find out everything you need to know including deadlines, documents and how to apply here.
WONCA EUROPE FAMILY DOCTORS NCD FELLOWSHIPS
WONCA is pleased to announce the launch of the WONCA Young Family Doctors Noncommunicable Diseases Fellowship.
Noncommunicable diseases such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic respiratory conditions and other long-term illnesses are a growing challenge for communities worldwide. Family doctors are central to prevention, early diagnosis, long-term care and person-centred support. This new Fellowship will support early-career family doctors to strengthen that work in their own settings.
Seven fellows will be selected, one from each WONCA region, for a 10-month programme combining online learning, mentorship, leadership development and the design and implementation of a locally relevant project in primary care. Fellows will also receive support to attend a WONCA regional or global conference and present their work.
This is an opportunity for young family doctors to develop practical leadership, contribute to their communities and connect with peers across regions.
AstraZeneca supports this Fellowship via an independent grant. WONCA retains full responsibility for the programme design, content, and implementation.
Learn more about the Fellowship and how to apply here.
EAACI TASK FORCE SURVEY ON DRUG ALLERGY IN PRIMARY CARE
Drug allergies remain a complex and sometimes challenging area in everyday primary care practice - particularly for general practitioners, family doctors, and those in training.
The European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (EAACI), with the valuable support of the European Young Family Doctor Movement (EYFDM), invites you to take part in a short European survey developed by the EAACI Task Force – Drug Allergy in Primary Care Settings Across Europe.
The aim of this survey is to better understand real-world clinical practice, identify common challenges, and explore educational needs related to drug allergy management in primary care across Europe.
Your perspective is especially valuable, whether you are an experienced clinician or currently in training.
Why participate?
Your anonymous input will help:
• Identify gaps and challenges in drug allergy diagnosis and management
• Address common misconceptions and clinical uncertainties
• Shape future educational resources tailored to primary care
• Support the development of targeted initiatives, including a potential EAACI Allergy School for Primary Care
In addition, participants will receive EAACI-curated educational material on drug allergy management upon completion of the survey.
The survey takes approximately 5-7 minutes to complete, and all responses are fully anonymous.
By sharing your experience, you contribute directly to improving clinical practice and strengthening collaboration between primary care and allergy specialists across Europe.
