SOCIAL PROGRAMME

Beyond the scientific sessions, the Wonca Europe 2026 conference invites you to experience Paris differently: unforgettable encounters, moments of conviviality, and unique experiences await you. Discover the social programme that will turn your stay into a memorable adventure!

Private Visit of the Louvre Museum – Tuesday, 30ᵗʰ June, 2026

An exceptional opportunity for the first 3,000 registered participants: a private visit of the Louvre.
Admire the Mona Lisa, the Winged Victory of Samothrace, and the Venus de Milo in an exclusive setting, far from the usual crowds.
A rare moment to discover Paris and its heritage like never before.

Running/walking tour in Paris – Wednesday, 1ˢᵗ July, 2026

Discover Paris in a different way…
Explore its iconic streets, historic architecture, and landmarks that unfold with every stride.
Lace up your running shoes — surprises await you at every step!

Gala Evening – Thursday, 2ⁿᵈ July, 2026

A memorable evening awaits to celebrate European general practice in the heart of Paris.
Enjoy an elegant, festive, and friendly moment as we come together to celebrate the Wonca Europe 2026 conference.
This evening promises to be truly exceptional!

Other events will enrich this programme — stay tuned!
We’ll soon reveal more surprises that will make the heart of Paris beat to the rhythm of the congress.

Current Positions	Director (W3 Professor) & Head Physician Department of General Practice and Primary careUniversity Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf
Education
1993-1999	Study of human medicine (MD), Marburg, Wien, Paris
Qualifications
2000 2004 2008	Dissertation in human medicine (Dr. med.) Certified primary care physician (Facharzt für Allgemeinmedizin) Habilitation in General Practice and Primary Care (Priv.-Doz.)
Professional Positions
2004-2009 200920102006-2018 2010-2018 Since 2011 2015-2020 2019-2025	Senior physician, Institute of General Practice and Primary Care, Göttingen, Germany W-2 endowed professorship for Health Services Research and its Methods, Institute of Social Medicine, University of Lübeck Head of the Institute of Social Medicine, University of Lübeck Guideline coordinator of the German College of General Practitioners (DEGAM) Vice president of the German College of General Practitioners (DEGAM) W-3 endowed professorship Department of General Practice and Primary care Chief-editor Hamburger Ärzteblatt President German of the College of General Practitioners (DEGAM)
Research Interests
Since 1996	development and implementation of guidelines and quality indicators; health services and clinical research in an ambulatory setting; chronic diseases and multimorbidity
Selected Awards
2009	Dr. Lothar-Beyer-Preis German College of General Practitioners (DEGAM)
Third Party Funding
Received grants from the following Funding Bodies	German Research Foundation (DFG), German Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF), Kassenärztliche Vereinigung Hamburg (KVH), Institute for Quality and Efficiency of Health Care(IQWIG), German College of General Practitioners (DEGAM)