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Shaping Family Medicine Through Preconference Exchange Program: XXX Experience

Marina JOTIC IVANOVIC, Charlotte MORRIS and Seyma Handan AKYON

As Family Medicine continues to evolve in response to changing healthcare needs, early professional interaction and knowledge exchange platforms play a crucial role. European Young Family Doctors’ Movement (EYFDM) preconference exchange programs offer young family doctors unique opportunities for cross-cultural learning and capacity building. The city of XXX has hosted such an initiative aimed at strengthening family medicine through collaboration, education, and community interaction.The EYFDM XXX preconference exchange involved participants from multiple countries engaging in clinical observations, an interactive workshop, and community-based activities. Qualitative feedback was collected via structured questionnaire to assess participant experiences and perceived learning outcomes.To present the outcomes and impact of the preconference exchange program held in XXX, highlighting its role in shaping future leaders in family medicine, enhancing intercultural competence, and fostering professional networks.Participants reported significant gains in clinical insight, especially in the context of primary care delivery in resource-variable settings. From a future perspective, such programs add the value of international collaboration in strengthening primary healthcare systems and preparing young family doctors for leadership roles. The XXX experience suggests that preconference exchanges can serve as catalysts for sustained professional partnerships, joint educational initiatives, and collaborative research projects and contributing to the long-term success of family medicine at both local and international levels.The exchange fostered mutual understanding of diverse healthcare systems and inspired collaborative project ideas.The XXX preconference exchange demonstrated the potential of short-term immersive programs to positively influence professional development and contribute to the global vision of family medicine. Such initiatives are instrumental in shaping a well-connected, culturally competent, and patient-centered generation of family physicians.