In this newsletter:
1. Statement on Current Conflicts in our Region
2. WONCA Europe Dublin 2024 Updates
3. 9th EYFDM Forum - Grand Region - Abstract Deadline Approaching 15th September
4. The EYFDM Podcast - new episode!
5. EYFDM Digital Health & AI SIG Survey
6. Medical Leadership SIG of EYFDM Survey
7. The Pink Tax and Gender-Based Price Disparities in Healthcare - a Survey
8. WONCA members portal - invitation for EYFDM members
STATEMENT ON THE CURRENT CONFLICT IN PALESTINE
With several wars affecting our region at the moment, EYFDM echoes the WONCA statement on health professionals working in areas of conflict. In particular we stand in strong solidarity with all young family doctors working in conflict zones as they serve their communities in a time of crisis, and we wish for peace to come swiftly.
WONCA EUROPE DUBLIN 2024: PROGRAMME NOW AVAILABLE!
WONCA EUROPE CONFERENCE IS ALMOST HERE!
Do not miss miss the WONCA Europe Conference 2024 and the EYFDM Preconference in Dublin, taking place on 24-28 September!
Join family medicine professionals from across Europe for insightful discussions, networking, and the latest advancements.
Explore our packed programme featuring workshops, keynote speeches, and diverse sessions.
Secure your registration and be part of this important event! Register here.
EYFDM FORUM 2025 - GRANDE REGION - ABSTRACT DEADLINE APPROACHING
The next EYFDM Forum will be held across 3 countries, Germany, France and Luxembourg, between 24-27th April 2025. You can find out all the information here.
We are thrilled to share the launch of our new EYFDM podcast, which we introduced at the recent congress in Vienna. Led by Fabian Dupont, the podcast features engaging interviews with remarkable general practitioners who have fascinating and extraordinary careers. From rural health care to exciting training opportunities, to the presidencies of EYFDM and WONCA, it's all there. If you haven't listened yet, this is your chance to get a life-changing insight into Family Medicine Training in Europe and beyond!
The podcast is now available on Spotify, and we have released eight episodes so far - including the latest, an interview with our very own Rogier Steins. You can listen to them here: EYFDM Podcast on Spotify. Don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode!
In conjunction with the podcast, we have also published a questionnaire designed to gather valuable feedback from our listeners. The questionnaire only takes about 5 minutes to complete. Your participation would be immensely helpful for our study and future improvements of the podcast. You can access the questionnaire here: EYFDM Podcast Questionnaire.
We kindly request that you take a few moments to listen to some episodes and then fill out the questionnaire. Your input is invaluable to us.
Thank you for your support and for helping us spread the word about the EYFDM podcast. If possible, please go ahead and share it with your members & newsletter recipients.
EYFDM DIGITAL HEALTH & AI SIG SURVEY
Dear Colleagues,
The founding members of the EYFDM Digital Health and Artificial Intelligence (AI) Special Interest Group (SIG) are pleased to invite you to participate in a research study titled "Evaluating Artificial Intelligence Readiness Among Young Family Doctors In Europe".
This research, approved by the Marmara University Ethics Committee, aims to assess the preparedness of young family doctors working in Europe to utilize artificial intelligence in healthcare and identify the factors influencing this readiness.
Your voluntary participation in this study would involve completing a brief questionnaire, which should take approximately 5 minutes. The questionnaire will gather demographic information and explore your perceptions and experiences with AI in healthcare.
Your contribution to this research is invaluable and will help shape the future of healthcare practice. We eagerly await your participation. And we would be grateful if you could share this link with your colleagues in your country.
We are also pleased to announce that those who participate in this study will have the opportunity to receive a registration voucher for the webinar we will be holding on the use of AI in healthcare.
Doctors in family medicine are often seen as leaders within healthcare organizations, educational establishments, staff teams, and patient encounters, as well as within wider healthcare policy and research.
Medical Leadership EYFDM Special Interest Group focuse on empowering and upskilling young family doctors to take on leadership roles and their perspectives on how to improve their leaderships.
We are conducting a short 13-question online survey to identify the barriers that tomorrow's leaders face today in transitioning into leadership roles.
Aims of the survey;
1. Defining the most common barriers and struggles of early career family doctors to taking on leadership roles.
2. By the help of the answers, try to develop solutions about defined barriers.
3. Building knowledge and develop skills in leadership amongst members of EYFDM. This survey is focused on European Region.
HERE IS YOUR CHANCE TO ANSWER WHAT IS STOPPING YOU TO BECOME LEADER?
(You can access to survey from the link. Also you can scan the qr code on the banner.)
THE PINK TAX AND GENDER-BASED PRICE DISPARITIES IN HEALTHCARE - A SURVEY
We are planning a short presentation in WONCA Europe, Dublin 2024 to present some disparities in womens' health. It would be really helpful to know how these situations vary across Europe - please fill in this survey which will take 2 minutes!
To find out the results join us in the Liffey Hall 2 - Setting Equitable Health Priorities Session, Friday 27th September at 09.26
WONCA MEMBERS PORTAL - INVITATION FOR EYFDM MEMBERS
WONCA has a portal on its website for collaboration between young family doctors from around the world and with groups of WONCA members working on areas of shared interest.
If you would like to be added to the WONCA portal as an EYFDM member, please complete this form.
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!
