WONCA Europe Newsletter
March 2024
Editor's Preface
We are pleased to share with you the March edition of our newsletter.
You may find out about our Networks, Special Interest Groups and Working parties’ activities, including: EYFDM news and opportunities, the IPCRG Newsletter, the WP on Policy Advocacy Newsletter
Moreover, you may learn more about WONCA Europe Executive Board activities through our monthly meeting summary.
Furthermore, we are delighted to inform you about the Call for nominations for the Montegut Global Scholars Program 2024.
In addition, we are very happy to announce that “Periodontal diseases and cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and respiratory diseases: Summary of the consensus report by the EFP and WONCA Europe” has just been published in the European Journal of General Practice.
If you missed our World Obesity Day webinar: Latest Updates in Obesity Medicines, hosted in conjunction with European Association for the Study of Obesity (EASO), you can watch the recording on our web page along with the recording of the webinar entitled an introduction to the online course created by the International Headache Society (HIS) and WONCA Europe to increase awareness of headaches and related disorders among family physicians.
Please keep updated visiting our web page and follow us on our Twitter (@WoncaEurope), Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
On behalf of WONCA Europe Executive Board
Thomas Frese, President-elect
Jose M Bueno, EQuiP Member-at-large
WONCA Europe Newsletter Editors
President’s Corner
Dear colleagues,
As we stand on the cusp of Spring, with holidays and vacations beckoning, it is an opportune moment to recharge ourselves for the forthcoming endeavours. In the upcoming months, many of our networks will convene for conferences and meetings, pivotal occasions that promise enriching experiences. Detailed information regarding these events can be found on our website and in this newsletter.
We take immense pride in sharing two notable academic achievements from WONCA Europe: the publication of two scientific works crafted by the preceding and current Executive Boards. One publication delves into associations between systemic diseases and periodontal diseases. At the same time, the other presents a position paper elucidating the role of Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) in family medicine, echoing a statement approved in the Brussels council.
We eagerly anticipate engaging with each of you, seeking your feedback and proposals to bolster WONCA Europe's activity and visibility.
Warm regards,
Prof Shlomo Vinker
WONCA Europe President
News
WONCA Europe Conference 2024 Abstract Submission deadline extended.We are pleased to announce that the abstract submission deadline has been extended, giving you more time to present your research. Take advantage of the extended deadline and submit your abstract today! The revised deadline for abstract... |
Periodontal diseases and cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and respiratory diseases: Summary of the consensus report by the EFP and Wonca EUROPEEuropean Journal of General Practice Volume 30, 2024 Objective: To outline, for family doctors, the implications of the association between periodontal and systemic diseases; to explore the role of family doctors in managing... |
WONCA Europe at the XV DNOOM International Congress, Zagreb (Croatia) 14 – 17/03/2024WONCA Europe president, Dr. Shlomo Vinker, took part in XV DNOOM International Congress "Family Medicine today: challenges and opportunities” that took place in Zagreb (Croatia) from 14-17/03/2024. It was organised by the Association of... |
EYFDM NEWS AND OPPORTUNITIES is out !Click here to view EYFDM News and Opportunities In this newsletter: 1. WONCA Europe 2024 Dublin Updates 2. Call for Junior Researcher Award 2024 3. Euroson POCUS School, Vienna 4. EJGP request for reviewers 5. Bursaries for EURIPA... |
Call for nominations for the Montegut Global Scholars Program 2024WONCA is delighted to announce the Montegut Global Scholar Program (MGSP) for 2024. The MGSP, initiated by the American Board of Family Medicine Foundation (ABFM-F) in 2010, aims to advance international education, research, and... |
Primary Care Best Practices in Managing Neuropathic PainClick here for more info Did you know that neuropathic pain affects approximately 10% of adults aged over 30 years? Learn more about how to recognize and treat this condition in your practice. Target Audience and Goal Statement This... |
Launching the Survey on Cancer Screening Best PracticesThis message has been sent to participants in ECO Prevention, Early Detection and Screening Network Dear Prevention, Early Detection and Screening Network participants, We are pleased to announce the release of the 'Time to Accelerate:... |
WONCA Europe WP on Policy Advocacy Newsletter - March 2024Dear members, We trust this message finds you well! We're excited to update you on the recent developments in our WP on Policy Advocacy across... |
Summary of the WONCA Europe Executive Board Meeting in Dublin, March 1 - 2, 2024The WONCA Europe Executive Board met in Dublin for its spring meeting to visit the congress centre and make arrangements for the upcoming WONCA Europe conference. At the Executive Board business meeting, we discussed: WONCA Europe is... |
European Commission funds research to tackle long-term COVID-19 health impactThe POINT project seeks to develop innovative strategies for the prevention and management of non-communicable diseases that arise as complications during the post-acute phase of COVID-19. The POINT project, a research... |
Remembering Professor Paul Wallace - A Tribute by WONCA EuropeOur esteemed colleague Professor Paul Wallace sadly passed away some days ago. We offer our condolences to his wife and family. Paul was loved and respected by many, well known as a general practitioner, as well as academic researcher... |
IPCRG February Newsletter is out !https://mailchi.mp/ipcrg.org/ipcrg-february-2024-newsletter Each month we are highlighting a session to give a taste of what to expect from the conference programme:... |
Upcoming Events
 EYFDM Forum 2024 12-13 April 2024, Tech Gate, Vienna, Austria |
 Online Workshop: How to manage research data 18 April 2024, Virtual |
 64th EQuiP Conference 25-27 April 2024, Ghent, Belgium |
 2024 European Forum on Prevention and Primary Care 25-26 April 2024, Edirne, Türkiye |
 WONCA South Asia Region Conference 2024 3-5 May 2024, Colombo, Sri Lanka |
 98th EGPRN Meeting 9-12 May 2024, Porto, Portugal |
 IPCRG 12th World Conference, Athens 2024 9-11 May 2024, Megaron Athens International Conference Centre |
 17th International Primary Care Diabetes Europe Conference 6-8 June 2024, Barcelona |
 13th EURIPA Rural Health Forum 20-22 June 2024, Lincoln, UK |
 29th WONCA Europe Conference 25-28 September 2024, The Convention Centre Dublin, Dublin, Ireland |
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