EYFDM NEWS AND OPPORTUNITIES
In this newsletter:
1. RCGP UK Conference Exchange
2. Upcoming EYFDM Executive Vacancies - Apply Now!
3. WONCA Europe Dublin 2024 Updates
4. 9th EYFDM Forum - Grand Region
5. The EYFDM Podcast!
APPLY TO BE THE HOST OF THE 10TH EYFDM FORUM - DEADLINE 15th JULY!
Dear EYFDM members,
We would like to invite you to participate in the Conference Exchange in the UK from 1st to 2nd October 2024. The exchange will take place in one of the UK cities and the RCGP Annual Conference is taking place in Liverpool.
Conference exchange information:
Arrival: Monday 30th September 2024 - Airport nearest to your host practice
Primary care exchange: Tuesday and Wednesday 1st – 2nd October 2024 in clinical practice. Travel to Liverpool by the end of exchange.
Conference: Thursday and Friday 3rd - 4th October 2024
Social program: During your stay, we’ll organize some social events in the evening.
What is included: Conference exchange
What is not included: Conference fee, Accommodation, Travel / Transportation /Visa costs,
Social events
There are 5 places available for this exchange.
Selection will be:
• The candidate has a good understanding and speaking of English.
• We prefer candidates who have not completed an exchange before.
You can send a motivation letter and curriculum vitae to your National Exchange
Coordinator.
Deadline for application is 9th August 2024.
Hope to see you soon!
Send your application to: exchangejic@gmail.com - please send a short motivation letter and your CV
UPCOMING EYFDM VACANCIES - APPLY NOW!
We are pleased to announce that we have two upcoming vacancies on the EYFDM Executive. Stuart Holmes will finish his Presidency in 2025, so a new President Elect will be elected this year. Ana Cristina Franco Spinola's term as Policy Officer is also ending, and while she is unsure if she will restand, we encourage applications. Please click on the links below to read more about the role descriptions.
- President Elect
- Policy Officer
The elections will take place at the Council Meeting in Dublin during the pre-conference on Tuesday 24th September.
Candidates must be a member of their WONCA Europe NMO, they must be a trainee family medicine specialist or within 5 years of qualifying and cannot be an active member of the Executive or Council of WONCA Europe or WONCA World.
The following documents are required:
○ 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
Please find attached our Elections Policy, which details the full eligibility criteria and the required documents to apply.
Applications are now open, the deadline to apply is 27th August 2024. To apply, or to ask any questions/get more information, please email secretary@eyfdm.eu.
WONCA EUROPE DUBLIN 2024: PROGRAMME NOW AVAILABLE!
Registration for the 29th WONCA Europe Conference, 25-28 September 2024, Dublin is open! Register and find out more here!
The EYFDM pre-conference will take place on 24-25th September in the same venue, and all information can be found here.
The conference will provide you with a chance to discuss choices and implement positive change. This year's theme is The Changing Nature of Family Medicine – Cultivating the Future. The whole programme is now available - look here and get planning for your week!
EYFDM FORUM 2025 - GRANDE REGION
There's still time to register! Before you book, please familiarise yourself with this event here, check the FAQ section and please watch our HOW TO BOOK tutorial.
Abstract submission is also open until 15th September!
For the most economic booking we recommend you share a room with someone you know, as it will make the accommodation much cheaper. If you would like to find someone to share with or if you would like to discuss abstract ideas, or if you would just like to share your enthusiasm, join our whatsapp community here.
We recommend you book all services in one go during the booking process. This includes bus transport, accommodation, two amazing Gala Dinners. You can pay with any means possible (via Eventbrite). We look forward to seeing you soon either in DUBLIN or at FORUM GRANDE REGION 2025.
YOUR HOC- GRANDE REGION 2025
THE EYFDM PODCAST!
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 seven episodes so far. 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.
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