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08/05/2026

Exciting progress for EQUIP Conference 2026! 🇵🇱✨

We just wrapped up a fantastic EQUIP Executive Board meeting! We were delighted to spend the first half of the session with Krzysztof Studziński, President of the Organising Committee, finalizing the details for our 2026 Conference in the beautiful city of Krakow (21-23 June). 🏰🤝

The plans are coming together brilliantly, and we can’t wait to share more with you!

We also spent the second half of the day preparing for our upcoming EQUIP Council meeting to ensure we are ready for a productive year ahead. 📋🚀

Stay tuned for more updates—we look forward to seeing many of you in Poland! https://conference.qualityfamilymedicine.eu/

27/04/2026

The EUROPREV Forum 2026, held in the vibrant city of Madrid from March 25–27, marked a historic milestone: the 30th anniversary of EUROPREV. Under the timely theme “Towards a safe and effective person-centred prevention,” the forum served as a critical meeting point for primary care professionals, researchers, and policymakers to redefine the future of preventive medicine.

Chaired by Laura Rodríguez-Benito and Carlos Brotons, SEMFYC delegates in EUROPREV, the event was a collaborative triumph involving EUROPREV, EYFDM, WONCA, WONCA Europe, SoMAMFyC

For more => https://urli.info/1tNOv

27/04/2026

Ahead of the 68th EQuiP Conference in Kraków, Poland 🇵🇱, we spoke with keynote speaker Dr. Sıdıka Ece Yokuş, a Family Medicine Specialist from Istanbul, Türkiye 🇹🇷. In this candid discussion, she shares her vision for a digitally connected future in primary care and how virtual mentorship can act as a lifeline for family physicians globally. 🌍💻

For more => https://urli.info/1ovGk

27/04/2026

As the European primary care community prepares for the 102nd EGPRN Meeting in Verona (14–17 May 2026), we sat down with Dr. Giulio Rigon, Chair of the Organizing Committee and Italian National Representative of EGPRN.
In this interview, Dr. Rigon discusses the strategic importance of this year's theme, "Continuity of care now and in the future," and explains why this meeting is a landmark moment for researchers, clinicians, and the next generation of family doctors. 🌍

For more => https://urli.info/1ovEr

27/04/2026

KRAKÓW, POLAND – As we count down to 21–23 May 2026, the spotlight turns to a session designed to flip the script on quality management. This year's theme, "Strengthening the Heart of Primary Care: Well-being and Resilience in Family Physicians," finds a perfect catalyst in the upcoming workshop led by Joel Lehmann: "Quality Improvement as a Driver of Joy in Work." 🏅

For more => https://urli.info/1ovEQ

27/04/2026

We are proud to announce that Dr. Anees Alyafei will be a featured workshop leader at the upcoming 68th EQUIP Conference 2026 in Kraków. His session, "Evidence-Based Stress Management in Family Medicine: Clinical Assessment and Multimodal Interventions," tackles one of the most pressing challenges in modern primary care: the "invisible" impact of chronic stress on both patients and practitioners. 🩺✨
We sat down with Dr. Alyafei to discuss how his workshop bridges the gap between complex behavioral models and the high-pressure reality of a busy GP clinic. 🤝

For more => https://urli.info/1ovDs

27/04/2026

The increasing volume of preventive services is putting unprecedented pressure on primary care. In a new position paper, EUROPREV proposes seven guiding principles to help GPs and family doctors navigate the complexities of preventive care while ensuring equity and sustainability.
Redefining the Preventive Agenda Prevention is a cornerstone of Family Medicine, but the modern GP/FD faces a daunting landscape: conflicting guidelines, commercial interests, and an ever-increasing list of "health checks" that often target the "worried well" rather than those in need.

For more = > https://urli.info/1ovy0

05/04/2026

Leadership, Resilience, and Heritage ️
Our community continues to be defined by the strength of its individuals:
A Living Legacy: We celebrate the announcement of the Dr. Ian McWhinney Chair in Family Medicine at Western University, honoring a giant whose patient-centered philosophy remains our North Star.
--> Scholarship Excellence: Dr. Ikbal Humay Arman reflects on a milestone year of leadership and academic growth supported by the WONCA Europe Scholarship.
--> Care Under Fire: In a deeply moving interview, Dr. Anastasiya Spasibo—a keynote speaker for the upcoming EQuiP Conference 2026—shares the realities of delivering safe primary care in Kharkiv, Ukraine. ️
--> --> Navigating the Future: AI and Advocacy ️
As the healthcare landscape evolves, WONCA Europe is ensuring our voice is the loudest in the room:
Digital Ally or Burden? We sit down with Ulrik Bak Kirk (EQuiP 2026 Keynote) to explore how technology impacts physician wellness and the double-edged sword of AI.
-> The Power of Advocacy: Explore a new study mapping policy advocacy across Europe, alongside a practical "Ten Tips" guide for the recognition of Family Medicine as a specialty. Inclusion in Care: We highlight the EFPC's new position paper on migrant health, reinforcing our commitment to equitable care for all. Public Health & Global Partnerships
--> -->Our collaboration with the WHO continues to yield vital clinical resources:
EVID-ACTION Newsletter (Vol. 10): Bringing the latest alcohol evidence into clinical action. New Factsheet: "Let's Talk About Alcohol": A joint WHO/WONCA Europe initiative providing evidence-based tools to support critical patient dialogues and tackle pressing public health challenges.

Click here for the newsletter => https://rb.gy/zvpqd9

16/03/2026

We are pleased to share that the Dr. Ian McWhinney Chair in Family Medicine position at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University, is now officially posted. This prestigious Chair honours the legacy of Dr. Ian McWhinney and supports excellence in family medicine research, education, and leadership.

We warmly welcome applications and referrals from within the Family Medicine community. Full details, including qualifications, expectations, and application instructions, are available in the posting linked here.

If you know a colleague, mentor, or leader who would be an excellent fit for this role, please feel free to share this opportunity.

Thank you for helping us broaden our reach as we seek the next holder of this important Chair.

https://pnc.ee/LGNg7pr

04/03/2026

⭐ 𝗜𝘁'𝘀 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗢𝗯𝗲𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗗𝗮𝘆!
𝗪𝗔𝗧𝗖𝗛 𝘙𝘦𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘰𝘣𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘪𝘯 𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘮𝘢𝘳𝘺 𝘤𝘢𝘳𝘦: 𝘦𝘷𝘰𝘭𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘴, 𝘱𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘢𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆!

📽️ Access the recording, practical resource and certificate below:

Speakers:
Prof Rocco Barazzoni
Dr Raquel Gómez Bravo
Prof Carel le Roux

Moderator:
Prof Thomas Frese

Click here: https://www.woncaeurope.org/resources/view/reshaping-obesity-in-primary-care-evolving-perspectives-practical-approaches

22/01/2026

⏰ 𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆!

WE Talk with Dr Tara Kiran
📅 22 January 2026
⏰ 17:00 CET

Last chance to register and join the discussion on co-designing the future of primary care.

👉 https://pnc.ee/wetk

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