We are pleased to open calls for applications to the position of Treasurer on the Executive. Please find the role description here. Note that we have removed the requirement for EU/EEA residency.
This will be an online election:
- the deadline to submit applications (see documents list below) to secretary@eyfdm.eu is 2nd June 2025
- these will be vetted and circulated to council on 3rd June 2025, who will have 1 week to submit questions
- questions will be circulated to the candidates on 9th June 2025, with 1 week to submit responses
- these responses will be shared with council and the vote opened on 16th, closing on 23rd June with the outcome announced.
The elections organisational policy can be found here.
Candidates should be a young doctor and a member of their NMO.
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
Candidates will also need to submit a 3 minute video presentation to accompany their application.
We are happy to invite you to the 10th EYFDM Forum, held in Tallinn, Estonia, on 30-31 January 2026.
In an era of limitless information, distinguishing facts from fiction is more critical than ever—especially in family medicine. Under the theme “Fishing for facts: navigating the sea of information in family medicine” we will explore the challenges and opportunities of evidence-based practice, misinformation, and digital health. Cast your net wide, sharpen your critical thinking, and join us in charting the course for the future of primary care!️
Registration opens already on 1st of May!
For detailed information about the programme, registration, abstract submission and more, please visit: https://eyfdmforum2026.eu/
WONCA WORLD 2025 - BURSARIES AND CONFERENCE EXCHANGE!
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! Applications open until 31st May 2025.
Atai Scholarship Information and Donation Page.
The scholarship encourages physicians in early career stages to pursue opportunities for professional growth, share best practices, and bring newly acquired knowledge back to their communities. The fund will cover expenses related to participation in the in the WONCA World Conference, which this year takes place in Lisbon, Portugal from 17-21 September 2025.
Applications for the YDM Pre-Conference Exchange 2025 in Lisbon are NOW OPEN.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity—apply now and be part of this valuable experience! Deadline to apply is 15th May 2025.
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 World Conference in Lisbon.
The awards open on 27th April 2025. Find out everything you need to know here, and the project proposal information here.
WONCA AND THE SOCIAL PRESCRIBING AND COMMUNITY ORIENTATION WONCA EUROPE SIG ARE LAUNCHING A SURVEY ON SP IN THE EUROPEAN PRIMARY CARE CONTEXT
SPACE- Social Prescribing and Civic Engagement aims to bring together social prescribing and volunteering to create an environment and approach that supports the health and well-being of people with health and rehabilitation needs.
The project will address Education and Training needs of health, social care and rehabilitation professionals, NGO/Civil Society leaders as well as policy makers, making a direct impact on the EU Cancer Mission contributing to the National Cancer Plans.
The main goal of the project is to work transnationally and across sectors promoting dialogue, knowledge exchange, common understanding of the topic of Social Prescribing and to address common education and training needs to increase quality in the work, activities and practices of organisations and institutions involved in social prescribing, opening up to new actors not naturally included to enable transformation and change leading to improvements and new approaches at different practice and policy levels especially in the framework of the EU Cancer Mission.
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
UPCOMING NETWORK CONFERENCES/EVENTS
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