Join us for the EYFDM Pre-Conference — a dynamic and inspiring ahead of the WONCA Europe Conference!

EYFDM, the European Young Family Doctors Movement, is the junior branch of WONCA Europe.

GP trainees and recently qualified GPs (within the last five years) — this event is specially designed for you!

Immerse yourself in two intense days — June 29 and 30, 2026 — of professional and personal development: hone your skills and broaden your knowledge through a rich mix of interactive workshops, engaging lectures, and inspiring plenary sessions.
But that’s not all! The EYFDM Pre-Conference is also the perfect opportunity to meet and connect with passionate colleagues from across Europe, discover diverse ways of practicing general medicine, and build lasting professional relationships.

And because all hard work deserves to be celebrated, we’ve planned exceptional social events just for you: enjoy an exclusive guided tour of Paris and experience the magic of our unforgettable gala evening.

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to connect, learn, and grow.

We look forward to welcoming you to the EYFDM Pre-Conference, June 29–30, 2026 — together, let’s shape the future of general practice in Europe!

 

Presidents :

Daria GHEORGHE – France
Andry RABIAZA – France

 

Organizing Committee Members :

Rishi CALEYACHETTY – United Kingdom
Alice DEROME LE BRET – France
Charlotte GOOLAERTS – France
Nick MAMO – Scotland
Laetitia MOUCHE – France
Marc PERARNAU – Spain
Emmanuel PROTHON – France
Paula SALA IVARS – Spain
Cécile VO NGOC – France

Presidents : 

Charlotte GOOLAERTS – France
Emmanuel PROTHON – France

 

Scientific Committee Members :

Julia BUREAU-NENNOT – France
Matthieu DESCHAMPS – France
Ozden GOKDEMIR – Turkey
Stuart HOLMES – United Kingdom
Marina JOTIC IVANOVIC – Bosnia and Herzegovina
Jean-Baptiste KERN – Switzerland
Sophie LACAN – France
Tan-Trung PHAN – France
Aurore TRAMECON – France
Gabrielle VALENTE – France
Cécile VO NGOC – France
Florent WULLEMS – France

The registration process consists of three simple steps:

1. Click the “Register” button (at the top of this page) and select your category.
2. Complete the registration form.
3. Pay securely online by credit/debit card or bank transfer.

*** You may choose to register only for the pre-conference or for both the pre-conference and the conference. ***

For group registrations (more than 20 participants), please click the Group Registration button and follow the instructions.

Registration fees must be paid in EUR using one of the following methods:

Credit or debit card (preferred option)

• For card payments, use the online payment system. The system can be accessed with the password received during registration. Accepted cards are: MasterCard/Eurocard and Visa.

Bank transfer

• Bank details, including the 10-digit payment reference, will be automatically sent to you by email after submitting the online form.
• Please note that payments without this reference cannot be processed and registration will not be confirmed.
• Bank transfer payments will be accepted until June 13. After this date, only credit/debit card payments via the online system will be accepted.
• All transfers must be made without bank charges. Any transfer fees are the responsibility of the participant.

BURSARIES

Background and aims

Wonca Europe and the European Young Family Doctors’ Movement have joined forces to financially support young family physicians from across the WONCA Europe region and bring them closer to the global international community of general practitioners. The truly inspirational power and strength of the WONCA Europe and EYFDM community are based on the diversity of their members. Each member is equally important but there is no equality without equity.

The Fund has been created to equalize opportunities for participating in the WONCA Europe Conference and EYFDM Preconference in Paris. We use the Fund especially to support those for whom finances would be a barrier to attending the conference. We are convinced that participation in the mentioned events can boost the motivation of being a great physician and build a strong network of family doctors across the continent.

Our goal is to strengthen Primary Care globally by reinforcing, inspiring, and connecting its general practitioners.

Refund

At least 10 applicants will receive from 500 to 1000 € to attend EYFDM Preconference and WONCA Europe Conference in Paris. 

The refund can cover:

• registration fee for the EYFDM Preconference Paris 2026
• registration fee for the WONCA Europe Conference Paris 2026
• the cost of flight tickets to EYFDM Preconference and WONCA Europe Conference in Paris
• the cost of accommodation during EYFDM Preconference and WONCA Europe Conference in Paris
• one EYFDM social event

Any costs in excess of the bursary allocation will need to be covered by the bursary holder.

Calendar

The call for applications has closed.
The applicants were notified of the results in mid-April 2026.

Other requirements

1. The applicant will be asked to describe her/his experience (using 250- 500 words) within one month after attending the event.
2. The applicant will be asked to send proof of costs incurred (e.g.bills, invoices).
3. The applicant must attend both events: the WONCA Europe Conference and the EYFDM Pre-conference.

The reimbursement will be given up to two months after finalising mentioned above requirements.

Jury

The Selection of the Fund recipients will be made by a Jury made up of representatives from EYFDM and WONCA Europe who will evaluate the application forms.

Inclusion criteria

To receive the bursary you must:

• Be a young family physician (a family medicine trainee or up to 5 years after finishing training, valid in September 2026)
• Be a member of a WONCA Europe National Member Organisation of WONCA (valid on the 30th April 2026). You can check it here: https://www.globalfamilydoctor.com/AboutWonca/Membership/Regions.aspx
• Prove your attendance at both the WONCA Europe Conference and the EYFDM Preconference in Paris
• Send a report of your experience within one month after the event
• Not live in France
• Not be a winner of a previous WONCA / EYFDM (previously VdGM) fund or scholarship.

Failure to meet these requirements, including to send a report of her/his experience within one month after the event fails to prove the incurred costs.

Use of artificial intelligence (AI)

Applicants are encouraged to submit original and personalized applications. Submissions that appear overly formulaic or rely heavily on external sources without genuine personal input may receive lower scores.

Contact us

If you have questions about registration or reimbursement contact: EYFDMBursaries2026@woncaeurope2026.org

Consent

By applying for the Fund, the applicant agrees to:

• using her/his photo for publicity purposes on the WONCA Europe/ EYFDM social media channels and/or website
• publishing her/his report about the attended events (live and/or virtual) for publicity purposes on the WONCA Europe/ EYFDM social media channels and/or website
• GDPR information

The first two consents aim to disseminate the value of participation in the mentioned events and raise awareness of the significance of the Fund. The personal data can be omitted at the request of the candidate.

Information regarding the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPPR)

Providing your personal information is compulsory to prepare the logistics for your attendance at the WONCA Europe Conference 2026 and EYFDM Preconference 2026 in Paris. You may decline to provide your personal data. In this case, however, you will not be able to duly and validly prepare your conference registration and travel and you will lose your entitlement for this Fund. WONCA Europe and OVERCOME, as data processing controllers, collect and use only personal data necessary to allow for the sound management of the bursary, as suggested in this document. Your personal data will not be shared with any third party and will only be kept as long as necessary for the purposes related to the bursary (i.e. audit of relevant budgets). In accordance with the GDPR, you have a right to access, modify, rectify and delete data that you accept to share.

Under certain circumstances, by law you have also the right to:

• define directives concerning the management of your personal information after your death;
• object, in whole or in part, to processing of your personal information;
• request the restriction of processing of your personal information;
• request the portability, where applicable, or your personal information;

You can exercise these rights by contacting us by email at woncaeurope2026@overcome.fr

If you have questions, suggestions, or wish to make a complaint about GDPR, you can contact us by email at woncaeurope2026@overcome.fr

The call for abstracts for the EYFDM Pre-Conference is now closed.

The EYFDM pre-conference kicks off with a festive and friendly evening, on Monday, June 29, 2026. 
Start with a cocktail dinner in an elegant atmosphere, perfect for networking with young doctors from all over Europe.
Then, let yourself be carried away on the dance floor to experience Paris by night in an iconic venue near the Arc de Triomphe… a setting we can’t wait to reveal!
Get ready for an evening that will stay in your memory.

Are you a young GP or a trainee looking to broaden your horizons?

We are thrilled to invite you to the EYFDM Pre-Conference Exchange, taking place just before the EYFDM Pre-Conference.
Experience the daily life of a French “Cabinet Médical” through a 2-day clinical observation and connect with local practitioners.

Dates: June 25ᵗʰ–26ᵗʰ, 2026
Location: Host clinics throughout France

Please note that this program is based on observational traineeship only.

• • • Expenses: All costs related to travel, meals, and accommodation are the sole responsibility of the participants.
    • Accommodation: Please be aware that host doctors will not provide accommodation.

Applications are now closed. The application deadline was February 13th, 2026, and selected applicants have been notified.

If you have any questions or experience any issues, please contact us by email at:
📧 preconferenceexchange@woncaeurope2026.org