WONCA News August - September 2023

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WONCAPRESIDENT

DRANNASTAVDAL(NORWAY)

EMAIL:PRESIDENT@WONCANET TWITTER:@ASTAVDAL

PRESIDENT-ELECT ASSOCPROFKARENFLEGG(AUSTRALIA)

EXECUTIVEMEMBERATLARGE& HONORARYTREASURER PROFVALWASS(UK)

EXECUTIVEMEMBERATLARGE DRMARÍAPILARASTIERPEÑA(SPAIN)

EXECUTIVEMEMBERATLARGE PROFSHABIRMOOSA(SOUTHAFRICA)

REGIONALPRESIDENT,WONCAAFRICA DRDANABUBAKAR(NIGERIA)

REGIONALPRESIDENT,WONCAASIAPACIFIC ASSOCPROFMOHAMMADHUSNIJAMAL(MALAYSIA)

REGIONALPRESIDENT,WONCAEAST MEDITERRANEAN PROFTAGHREEDMOHAMEDFARAHAT(EGYPT)

REGIONALPRESIDENT,WONCAEUROPE PROFSHLOMOVINKER (ISRAEL)

REGIONALPRESIDENT,WONCAIBEROAMERICANACIMF ADJ/PROFJACQUELINEPONZO(URUGUAY)

REGIONALPRESIDENT,WONCANORTHAMERICA DRJEFFMARKUNS(USA)

REGIONALPRESIDENT,WONCASOUTHASIA DRTARIQAZIZ(PAKISTAN)

YOUNGDOCTORS'REPRESENTATIVE DRSANKHARANDENIKUMARA(SRILANKA)

WONCACHIEFEXECUTIVEOFFICER DRHARRISLYGIDAKIS

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FROM THE PRESIDENT

WONCA SYDNEY HOC CHAIR: MAY 2023

WONCA CONFERENCES

WONCA SYDNEY 2023

SAVE THE DATES

WONCA & WHO NEWS

INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON PRIMARY HEALTH CARE POLICY AND PRACTICE

LAUNCH OF WHO/OHCHR MENTAL HEALTH, HUMAN RIGHTS & LEGISLATION

WONCA REGIONS

WHO REGIONAL COMMITTEE FOR AFRICA MEETING

WONCA EMR NEWS: AUGUST - SEPTEMBER 2023

CULTURAL IMPACT: LIFESTYLE AND DISEASE MANAGEMENT

WP & SIGS NEWS

A CALL FROM FAMILY DOCTORS TO SECURE A JUST AND EQUITABLE TRANSITION TO SUSTAINABLE ENERGY AND SAFEGUARD HEALTH FROM THE CLIMATE EMERGENCY

WONCA WP ON RURAL PRACTICE: BRICKS ON RURAL AND PLANETARY HEALTH LAUNCHED

WONCA WP ON MENTAL HEALTH: MDD MINDS FOR PRIMARY CARE

2ND MEETING: A TRANSFORMATIVE PATH FORWARD

WONCA WP ON WOMEN & FAMILY MEDICINE: EMBRACING THE BROAD DEFINITION OF WOMEN’S HEALTH

WONCA SIG ON POLICY ADVOCACY PLANNING THE NEXT BIENNIUM

YOUNG DOCTORS’ MOVEMENTS REPORT

FEATURED STORIES

WORLD PATIENT SAFETY DAY 2023

ANNOUNCEMENTS & UPDATES

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FROM THE PRESIDENT

F O R T H E C O M M O N G O O D

“Volunteering is the ultimate exercise in democracy You vote in elections once a year, but when you volunteer, you vote every day about the kind of community you want to live in.”

Author Unknown

I receive no payment for my work as PresidentofWONCA

Did you know that? Everyone in the nonprofit organization of WONCA works as a volunteer,exceptthosedoingtheSecretariat functions

Translate this content into your preferred language using the Google Translate feature on the WONCA website

WONCA depends on volunteers to take on the elected positions, to work on the professional development of our discipline, to run our meetings, to plan and run our conferences, etc All of this is carried out in addition to - or after- our day jobs, the ones that bring home the bacon, or the falafel if youprefer.

Some people are shocked to hear this, particularly when they realize how much work our positions entail. Some have even seemed suspicious of me, as if I must be up tosomething

Well,Iam IearnalotfrommyWONCAwork – not in the currency of money but in meaning.TheLatintermusedwhenoffering services without remuneration – pro bono –translates to: “for the common good.” Thus,it’sformyowngoodaswell Weareall inthistogether

EXPENDITURES

Here is Wehner & Mieg’s 2022 definition of volunteerwork:

non-profit activity including unpaid, selforganized or institutionally organized, socially oriented work a personal, nonprofit commitment that is connected with a regular, project- or event-related expenditure of time.

As with all non-profits, WONCA’s financial resources are limited WONCA must nonetheless be represented, in person, at a wide range of arenas around the globe As one of WONCA’s leaders I can tell you how frustrating it is to search for funds to cover travel and accommodation expenses for members willing to represent our global community at meetings and summits Volunteersdon’tgetpaid,butnorshouldwe expectthemtoemptytheirpocketstodothe work That’s one of the reasons that we’ve put the developing of income streams and the sustaining of WONCA`s finances among the main objectives of the Strategic Plan we’llpresenttotheWONCAWorldCouncilin October

VOLUNTEERING GLITTERS, ONLY NOT LIKE GOLD

WONCA’s finances may be limited, but our humanresourcesarevast–we’remorethan half a million Family Doctors, spread over seven regions covering much of the globe Youmightcallthatoursocialcapital.

Iwon'tdenywishingWONCAandIhadbigger budgets! I’ve known that my 24/7 volunteer WONCA Presidency cuts into my Oslo G.P. practiceincome,andthatmytravelingtakes mefrommypatients,family,andfriends Yet I continue to choose to volunteer because the work has value that goes beyond and outside what we think of when we evaluate in terms of money, as we do in the ordinary jobmarket.

T. Schnell has a good overview of volunteeringasmeaningfulworkinthe2020 book,ThePsychologyofMeaninginLife Itis significant – impacting on the action (or inaction) characterizing our life choices It helps reveal purpose – “serving as a compass [when] making decisions and choosing goals.” It adds a quality of coherence – helping us make sense of our choices Itheightensoursenseofbelonging

seeing ourselves as “ part of something largerthantheself,ashavingaplaceinthis world”

To the list of pleasures that volunteer work can offer, Mehner & Mieg add increased autonomy – having control over the timing and pace of our attention And it is deeply social – an aspect of what one writer described as “the paradox of meaningful work”becauseit’sawayofbeingwithothers that helps us reach more deeply into ourselves

VOLUNTEERING CAN ALSO “ENRICH” YOUR DAY JOB

Inshort,volunteerworkisdifferentfrompaid work – a freer, more autonomous, independent activity Yet its meaning and value are not limited to these intrinsic benefits

The coordination of volunteer work with gainful employment is no trivial pursuit

Many WONCA members who hold posts as elected officers, as well as those who are activeinWorkingPartiesandSpecialInterest Groups, also hold academic posts Their WONCA work overlaps with and often enhancestheprofessionalintereststheyhold within their own fields – that is, in their day jobs Thatcanmakevolunteeringawin-winwin situation for all three parties: the individual,theemployer,andforWONCA.

UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN

Let me thank all of you who put yourselves forward, investing your time and energy in thedevelopmentofFamilyMedicine Manyof you have full or part time jobs in academia, and some are also engaged in work within other organizations. While we who wear the WONCA hat are committed to WONCA, we appreciate the synergies that develop as we work with other stakeholders toward the shared aim of promoting and developing FamilyMedicineandPrimaryCare

The WONCA World Council is coming soon, with elections of new (volunteer!) officers at both the global and regional levels Officers will be appointed to the Statutory Committees of Membership, By-laws, Finances, and Organizational Equity Chairs and Convenors of Working Groups will take office.

Untilthen,pleasegivesomethoughtto:

What do we learn from work in general, and from volunteering specifically vs working within a system of paid employment?

Volunteer work constitutes a non-profit system that adds value to society, for example as social capital What terms that aren’t tied to “monetizing” might explainandcommunicatethis?

Volunteer work is a meaningful activity. What are your personal, underlying motivationsforengaginginit?

WhatrolesinWONCAmightyouwantto volunteerfor?

Let`s continue developing our culture of volunteeringtogether It’saprivilegetowork with colleagues pro bono – for the greater good Theespritdecorpsthatoftenemerges isexhilarating–andcontagious!

Gidday to my colleagues around the world! WONCA World is getting close now. In this edition I will be celebrating three rebels of Family Medicine who have moved and shakenourprofession!

At this conference, I am excited to be a part of a wonderful session on Generalism, the brainchild of the President of the Australian Society of Psychological Medicine, and RACGP member, Dr Johanna Lynch This sessionwillhavethoughtful,brilliantinsights from the wonderful Professor Kurt Stange, Professor Larry Green and Professor Joanne Reeve

PreservingGeneralismisthetaskofourage. Defending against the commercial determinants of health, along with the continued focus on the social determinants of health remains an important part of FamilyMedicineadvocacyinpolicysettings

We will also have a wonderful display by Associate Professor Christopher Hogan, celebrating the 50th anniversary of WONCA FormerCEOofWONCA,andourfirstrebel,Dr WesFabbwillbeinattendance Wemustnot forget what rebels our early history makers were to form an international community and establish the academic credentials of General Practice and Family medicine. Michael Kidd pays tribute to Dr Fabb on the WONCAwebsiteHERE

“Wes served WONCA with distinction for more than a quarter of a century, first as our honorary secretary and then as our first chief executive officer until his retirement in 2001”

We are also excited to learn that our second rebel, Emeritus Professor John Murtagh will be attending Sydney WONCA John is a celebrated international figure of medical education fame and from my own department of General Practice at Monash University. A rebel himself, Professor Murtagh and many colleagues, brought GeneralPracticeintotheresistingUniversity curriculum Thankyou,ProfessorMurtagh!

This month we will spotlight another luminary, our third fearless rebel, Professor Trish Greenhalgh I visited Professor Greenhalgh in the wonderful Radcliffe Observatory building at Oxford in July 2022 to invite her to present at WONCA. This was at the same time as the London WONCA Europe conference where I met many WONCAmembersatthehugeEXCELbuilding in London Professor Greenhalgh has been a rebelforCovidandishighlyvisibleonsocial media which is a fabulous gift and legacy Health communication was critical and a rebellious act against a dedicated counterculture of misinformation during Covid.Comeandhearherplenary!

Due to popular demand, we are expanding our social capacity and the GALA dinner will bemovedtoalargervenuetoaccommodate all of you, so purchase tickets now for you and your accompanying person. The Cheeky Docs band will be playing. The Cheeky Docs band play both professionally as musicians and are all medical professionals So, bring yourdanceshoes!Ifthisisnotyourideaofa good night out, you can enjoy all the dining areas within walking distance of the ICC conference center or take a harbour boat ride. China town is also a short walk away and many restaurants can accommodate groupsofyourfriendsandcolleagues.

However, so is drawing strength from your colleaguesandrestoringavisionofahealthy future in healthcare Rest is important We need a rested health workforce after your amazing and continued efforts in the Covid19pandemic

Remember your green outfit for Saturday the 28th October, “Green Day”, the gala dinnerticketsanddancingshoes Bookyour placesnow SocialProgrambookings

Remembertoo,thepracticedayvisitstovisit ‘fair dinkum’ Australian General Practices Details and registration via email to WONCA2023@racgporgau

Let us celebrate you and let us together celebrateourprofession

I can’t wait to welcome you all, the countdownistrulyon!

EmeritusProfessor JohnMurtagh

ProfessorTrish Greenhalgh

AUGUST- SEPTEMBER UPDATE

Welcome to the latest edition of the WONCA World Conference Sydney 2023 Update, a monthlybulletintokeepyouinformedabout thelatestconferencenewsandinformation.

Withalmostonemonthtogountilthisyear's conference, make sure you visit the WONCA website to check out the final program, which includes a number of additional workshops For a quick reference guide, you can also view our updated interactive flipbook

In this latest edition, we talk to one of this year's keynote speakers from the United Kingdom, Dr Iona Heath, about her keynote presentation, "Remembering what we know," and we highlight some exciting preconference workshops and session insights on adolescent health, migrant care and reproductivegeneticsingeneralpractice.

Incaseyouneedfurthertipsforthingstodo in Sydney, read this month's Q&A with Dr Michael Tam, a member of the Conference Scientific Committee, for his recommendations on activities when in town You will also find a snapshot of other events happening in Sydney around WONCA 2023.

Also,aspartoftheWONCAWorldConference Sydney 2023, delegates are offered an exciting opportunity to engage with local Australian practices. If you are interested in participatinginpracticevisits,pleasesubmit your expression of interest via email toWONCA2023@racgporgau

In the meantime, don't forget to stay up to date on the latest conference news through theWONCA2023website

WelookforwardtowelcomingyouinSydney soon!

WONCA 2023 Host Organising Committee

KEYNOTE Q&A DR IONA HEATH

Eachmonth,weshareabriefQ&Awithoneof WONCA2023Sydneykeynotespeakersabout why they are attending this year's conference

In this edition, we speak to Dr Iona Heath, a retiredgeneralpractitioner(GP)basedinthe United Kingdom (UK), member-at-large of the Wonca world council and past President oftheUKRoyalCollegeofGPs.

Dr Heath has been a strong contributor to medical research and practice during her career. Her keynote presentation, “Remembering what we know,” will cover a rangeofissuesimportanttogeneralpractice, including the improvement of health outcomesthroughstrongsystemsofprimary care,healthinequality,continuityofcare,as well as ethical issues in the practice of medicine.

How do strong primary care systems improvehealthoutcomes?

Establishing this was the life’s work of Barbara Starfield from Johns Hopkins in the US She wrote: “ the beneficial effects of primarycareonmortalityandmorbiditycan beattributed,atleastinpart,tothefocusof primary care on the person rather than on the management of particular diseases” Julian Tudor Hart put it slightly differently: “Effective health care has to be built around realcontinuingpersonalstories,notepisodic fragmentsofstandardisedprocess”

Why is it important to hold global conferences,suchasWONCA?

Because there’s so much to learn across borders – from doctors working in different cultural contexts or in differently organised health services; from colleagues with different expertise and understanding We needtolearnfromeachothersothatwecan build the global solidarity that’s essential to resisting the damage being caused to healthcare by corporate greed and corruption.

Whydoyouthinkpeopleshouldregisterto attendthisyear’sWONCAconference?

Because a world conference is always a thrillingexperience

SESSIONS INSIGHT

ADOLESCENT HEALTH

Thecomplexityofadolescenthealthisawelldocumentedandconstantlychangingareaof healthforGPsandfamilydoctors.AtWONCA 2023, this complex topic is covered through specific sessions on adolescent health, as wellasacrosspresentationstreamstargeting specifichealthissues

Adolescent health sessions will support GPs and family doctors in understanding and communicating with adolescents and young adults, as well as forming partnerships with parentsofteenstobenefittheirhealth

Sessions will cover youth mental health, helping to develop consultation skills in working with adolescents to improve engagement and increase physician confidence in assessing and responding to suicideandself-harm

Sessionswillincludepracticalpresentations, the analysis of case studies and the latest in research, which will also cover other adolescent health issues such as malnutrition,eatingdisorders,ADHD,autism, andWolff-Parkinson-White(WPW)syndrome

To explore presentations and workshops relating to this topic search ‘adolescent health’intheWONCA2023program.

MIGRANT CARE

WONCA 2023’s migrant care stream offers a valuable opportunity for primary healthcare professionals to gain knowledge, skills and empathy to address the unique challenges faced by vulnerable populations and contributetoglobalhealthequity

TheEmpathyinactionpresentationwillhelp GPs and family doctors navigate evolving clinical practice and will build skills in the foundations of best practice, traumainformed and inclusive care models. Participants will be able to identify and reflect on their own domestic priority population groups and the negative impacts they experience in accessing primary health care

In How culturally competent we are? Participantswillreflectontheexperiencesof migrant health and discuss cultural competency in the context of family medicine Participants will gain insight into waystodealwithdiversityinpracticeandbe able to define the basic concepts of cultural competency.

Both migrant care sessions will be interactive, with presentations followed by discussion and self-reflection on their own experience

To explore presentations and workshops relatingtothistopic,search‘migrantcare’in theWONCA2023program

REPRODUCTIVE GENETICS IN GENERAL PRACTICE

This interactive pre-conference workshop will cover a range of genetic testing options for GPs and their patients who are either planningafamilyorarealreadypregnant

The workshop will include an overview of reproductive carrier screening (RCS), including a 3-gene screen and expanded screen high-risk result, as well as a presentation on Non-Invasive Prenatal Screening, which covers a high-risk NIPT resultandresourcesavailabletoassistinthe provisionofgenetictesting.

Asaninteractiveworkshop,thepresentation for each of the topics will be followed by a series of case studies and small group discussions,providingmultipleopportunities forquestions,commentsanddiscussion

Reproductive Genetics in General Practice will run as part of the pre-conference workshop on Wednesday 25 October 2023 from9amto3pm

S A V E T H E D A T E S

INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON PRIMARY HEALTH CARE POLICY AND PRACTICE

45TH ANNIVERSARY OF ALMA-ATA AND 5TH ANNIVERSARY OF ASTANA DECLARATIONS ON PRIMARY HEALTH CARE

On 23 October WHO/Europe, together with UNICEF and the Government of Kazakhstan, is co-hosting an international conference to celebrate the 45th anniversary of Alma-Ata and 5th anniversary of Astana declarations on primary health care. The conference "Primary health care policy and practice: implementing for better results" will be an official side event of the 73rd session of the WHO Regional Committee for Europe, to be heldinAstana,Kazakhstan,inOctober2023

TheConferencewill:

Takestockofprogressimplementingthe commitments in the Declaration of Astana on primary health care since 2018,includingtheimpactoftheCOVID19pandemic,anddemonstrateconcrete results;

Shift focus from concepts to action by identifying implementation success factors based on country experiences; and

Identify policies and practices to futureproof primary health-care transformation for moving towards universal health coverage, for greater resilienceinthefaceofemergencies,and betterhealthandwell-being.

The Conference is aimed at strategic health leadershipatnationalandsubnationallevels shaping primary health-care and service delivery transformation In addition, senior officialsinministriesofhealthwithtechnical responsibility for organization of primary health-care services will be invited to participate, as will academic and technical experts from academic institutions, and international and nongovernmental organizations involved in shaping primary health-careservices

The Conference will be held as a hybrid event The face-to-face conference can accommodate up to 600 participants based on nominations of invited Member States andPartners

NOW!

The online platform will have unlimited hosting capabilities and will be open to all wishing to register The online platform will providelivestreamingoftheeventaswellas the option to engage with content asynchronously through videos, presentations, and hosted discussion forums

VISIT THE WONCA VIRTUAL BOOTH AT THE PRE-CONFERENCE

(1 SEPTEMBER–22 OCTOBER)

In the lead-up to the Conference, 4 moderated 3-hour virtual roundtable discussionswillbeheldinordertoestablish a solid technical foundation for the Conference The virtual roundtables will provide an opportunity to examine the evidence behind each of the plenary sessions, involve stakeholders to debate without capacity constraints, and come up with a summary set of points to feed into each of the plenary sessions. Key academic institutions and non-State actors will be invitedtoco-organizethesesessions

Make sure not to miss WONCA's interactive spaceinthePartnersinPHCTransformation section We invite you to visit our virtual booth to discover more about our Working PartiesandSpecialInterestgroups,aswellas get the latest updates on our upcoming conference in Sydney, Australia and our organizationasawhole

CONFERENCE

The Conference programme is built around plenary and parallel sessions The Conference will be livestreamed on the online platform in real time. Videos of the sessionswillbeavailableasynchronously.

REGISTER NOW!

LAUNCH OF WHO/OHCHR MENTAL HEALTH HUMAN RIGHTS &

The World Health Organization (WHO) an the Office of the United Nations Hig Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR have developed new guidance on ment health, human rights and legislation. Th guidance provides critical information t enable policy makers, lawmakers and oth stakeholders to formulate laws in line wit international human rights standard includingtheUNCRPD Italsoofferspractic information on how to develop, implemen and evaluate mental health-relate legislationfollowingarights-basedprocess.

Join Dr Tedros, Director-General, WHO an Mr Volker Türk UN High Commissioner fo HumanRights,onMonday9Octoberat12:3 CESTforthelaunchoftheWHO/OHCHRjoin publication entitled ”Mental health, huma rights and legislation: guidance an practice” TheeventwillbemoderatedbyM

Daniel Bergner, a highly esteemed writer fo TheNewYorkTimesMagazine

Thisisauniqueopportunitytodelvedeep into this transformative new guidance A interactive dialogue, among persons wit lived experience as well as UN officials an high-level government and civil socie representatives will underscore why urgen action is needed and how the ne WHO/OHCHR guidance has the potential t support person-centered, recovery oriente rights-basedlawreformeffortsinthearea mentalhealthforcountrieseverywhere

The event, which will be conducted English, will also include interpretation Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian an Spanish International sign language an captioningwillalsobeavailable

WONCA AFRICA WHO REGIONAL COMMITTEE FOR AFRICA MEETING

Dr Dan Abubakar, Regional President of WONCA Africa, proudly represented our organization at the Seventy-third session of theWHORegionalCommitteeforAfrica.This event, held in Gaborone, Botswana, from August 28th to September 1st, 2023, gathered approximately 800 participants, including health ministers, healthcare professionals, civil society members, and expertsfromacrossAfrica

During his inaugural speech, Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General, emphasized the crucial role of primary healthcare as the foundation of Universal Health Coverage (UHC). Establishing robust primary healthcare systems is essential for achieving equitable healthcare access, a fundamentalgoalinglobalhealth

“Nowhere is more important than here in our continent Across the region, hundreds of millions of people lack access to essential health services Closing these gaps must be top of the to-do list for every member state”, said Tedros Ghebreyesus, WHO DirectorGeneral.

Dr.DanAbubakar'srepresentationofWONCA Africa at this event underscores our commitment to advancing healthcare initiatives and contributing to the region's healthandwell-being

TheAfricanForumforPrimaryCaretookthe floor during the fourth day of discussion of the WHO Regional Committee for Africa

During her intervention, Dr Mercy Wanjala noted that goals to promote health a wellbeing within the Africa will remain unreachable if unless communities are empowertobeaccountableandresponsible for individual, family and community health care through strengthening community orientedprimarycaresystems

Dr Wanjala also highlighted the importance ofadvocatingforself-careandimplementing selfcare policies Better health choices and understanding the importance of lifestyle decisions with the focus on prevention and self-management

WONCA EAST MEDITERRANEAN

WONCA EMR NEWS: AUGUST - SEPTEMBER 2023

Discover the new edition of WONCA EMR News, with interesting information and updatesfromtheregion.

FROM WONCA EMR PRESIDENT

AsthePresidentoftheWorldOrganizationof Family Doctors Eastern Mediterranean Region (WON CA EMR), I am writing to you today to highlight an issue of paramount importanceforourfield:healthequity

Health disparities continue to persist in our region, preventing many individuals and communitiesfromaccessingthehigh-quality healthcare they deserve. This deeply concerns us as family physicians, as our fundamental principle is to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care to all individuals, irrespective of their background orsocioeconomicstatus

Addressing health disparities and promoting health equity requires a coordinated effort from healthcare providers, policymakers, and various stakeholders We, as family doctors, have a unique position to make a significant impact on this issue. Therefore, I believe it is imperative that WON CA EMR takes a leadership role in advocating strategies that promote health equity in familymedicine

Toaccomplishthis,wemustfocusonseveral keyareas:

1. Decreasing Barriers to Healthcare: We needtoidentifyandaddressthebarriersthat prevent individuals from accessing healthcare services, such as financial constraints,limitedtransportation,language barriers, and cultural differences Promoting patient navigation programs, improving interpreter services, and implementing telemedicine initiatives are just a few strategies that can help overcome these barriers

2 Improving Access to Underserved Populations: It is essential that family doctors reach out to underserved communities, such as rural populations, refugees, and migrants. We should strive to provide equitable healthcare services in these areas, fostering healthcare delivery models that ensure continuity of care, support preventive measures, and tackle chronic diseases by strengthening primary healthcareservices.

3 Culturally Sensitive Care: We have a responsibility to provide culturally competent and sensitive care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. That includes understanding patients' cultural beliefs, practices,andvaluestoeffectivelymeettheir healthcare needs Training programs for familyphysiciansshouldfocusonenhancing culturalcompetencyandpromotingdiversity inthehealthcareworkforce

Through the establishment of task research collaborations, and educational initiatives, WONCAEMRaimstofosterarobustdialogue on health equity within our region. By sharing best practices and innovative approaches, we can collectively work towards reducing health disparities and ensuring that every individual receives equitablehealthcare

Inconclusion,Iinviteyouandyouresteemed memberorganizationtojoinusinourefforts topromotehealthequityinfamilymedicine Together, we can make a difference and create a healthcare system that is truly inclusive,fair,andaccessibleforall.

WONCA SOUTH ASIA

CULTURAL IMPACT: LIFESTYLE AND DISEASE MANAGEMENT

On 29th July, Friday, WONCA Working Party on Women and Family Medicine (WWPWFM)in association with The Spice Route India Movement (SAR) organized a webinar to discuss Influence of cultural practices on lifestyle and disease management Family Physicians across South Asia participated with great zeal to share their experiences on the topic Celebrating the rich culture of South Asia during South Asian Heritage Month, we took a sneak peak into how it affects our lifestyle andhencehealthcareingeneral.

The webinar was conducted in the presence ofDrElizabethReji–ChairWONCAWWPWFM, Dr Hina Jawaid – Regional lead WWPWFM, speakers and several family physicians from SouthAsia

OurSpeakerswere:

DrAnupamaMenonfromIndia

DrHansikaHanthanapitiyafromSri

Lanka

DrHumairaKhattakfromPakistan

DrSonamChokifromBhutan

DrRajaniGirifromNepal

•Moderator–DrGunjanJha-India

The session aimed to discuss following snippets–

Cultural influences on lifestyle - early waking/frequent fasting/early dinner, andsimilarpractices

Illness prevention and management protocol - that special kaadha or appetizertakenregularlytoavoidfalling sick.

Is western medicine or surgical intervention stigmatized/avoided ? If yes...how are we trying to create acceptance?

Howisfamilyhistoryofillnesshandled - taboo/outcast/no marriage prospectsie isgeneticaspectalegitconcept?

Pregnancy care and immunizationany Culture puts its best effort in taking care of the upcoming generation-discussingthissegmentwill throw major light on how evolved is our culture.

Thesessionbeganwithviewsofthebeautiful mountain dwelling nation of Bhutan Dr Sonam showed us several cultural practices such as wine offering ceremony, betel nut chewing,prevalenceoftraditionalmedicines andthechallengeshenceforth.

Wemovednexttothelandlockedcountryof Nepal – Dr Rajani described the significant influence of agriculture and spiritual practices in shaping their lifestyle Early rising, frequent fasting, sattvic food habits, regular walking, working in agriculture sector, joint family system are all a part of traditionallivingpractice.Shereminiscedthe useofGiloyduringCOVID,gingertonicforflu andsoforth Homeremediesandtraditional medicinedohaveacceptanceinruralregion Stigma towards leprosy, epilepsy or fertility issuesisrampant

Community workers have a strong network workingtowardspregnantwomenandinfant care Apprehension towards institutional delivery being converted to caesarean delivery promoted home delivery It was a wholesome insight of how healthcare functions and has created inroad in the country.

Thereafter, the speaker from India – Dr Anupama Menon, put forth the beautiful collageinscribedinIndianCulture Owingto differentdemography,topographyandruralurban divide, she had a plethora of interesting aspects to cover Early rising, meal before sunset, frequent fasting schedules, dietary regulations encouraging sattvic eating habits and lots of medicinal plantsbeingpartofhouseholdsuchastulsi, neem, aloe vera etc – were integral to core Indian culture People prefer natural treatment in lieu of avoiding side effects as they believe alternate treatment options havenosideeffects.

Outreach of healthcare in India works in a network of CHC, PHC, ASHA and Anganwadi workers – therefore creating a good nexus apart from private set ups and tertiary care centres – hence effective ground work is done which is now reflecting in improved infant and maternity mortality rates Acceptance of care during pregnancy and infant care has boosted thanks to presence oflocalfacesinhealthcare Regardingtaboo aspect of diseases – epilepsy, mental disorders,skindiseasesandinfertilitytopthe chart. Situation is comparatively better for men. Awareness is more in urban area than rural Holisticwellnessisthemostimportant takehomemessagefromIndianScenario

Dr Humaira Khattak from Pakistan offered a picturesque view of beautiful amalgamation of Sindhi, Punjabi, Balti, Balochi, Pashtun and Kashmiri culture Healthcare system faces challenges due to catastrophic floods, rise of Taliban in vicinity, political turmoil andrecentcovidpandemic.Thewelldrafted slideshow brought up the challenges faced byfolklore Vaccinationdriveandawareness sessions for the local masses have been an ongoing effort Many lifestyle diseases attributetheirorigintotherecentsedentary lifestyle picking up in affluent population of thecountry.Theriseinnon–communicable disease is a testimony to the change in lifestyle. The country is grappling with its challenges and hopes to have a better network of facilities via a combined effort fromSouthAsia

The session went on to hear the views from thecountryofbeautifulbeaches–SriLanka

Dr Hansika Hanthanapitiya discussed about the cultural practices influenced by the predominant agricultural background of the nation. The healthcare has similar struggles as its neighbouring countries but the robust network of healthcare workers have shown commendable improvement Almost all patients have access and preference for institutional delivery and vaccination coverage along with healthy breastfeeding. Dietary habits were customized in lieu of health status of subject such as pregnant, sick,elderlyorchild Withchangeinlifestyle riseofnon-communicablediseaseshasbeen noted

The villages have a habit of hanging medicinal leaves on their gate to have healing benefits and to notify others that infection is present in this house Health drinks such as Koththamali comprising of localproductsisfollowedinhouseholds The healthcare network boasts of commendable rates of breastfeeding coverage and infant andmaternalmortalityrates.

The discussion provided an insight into the boon, our cultural practices have provided and how current healthcare system has mergedintoitandhelpedtocreateahealthy population It was a beautiful afternoon of camaraderie and brought the essence of similarity in terms of similar cultural practices and familiar struggles In unison the south Asian countries reinforced their pledge to create an ecosystem for better health facilities and awareness for ample preventive measures. Dr Elizabeth Reji sharedherwordsofwisdomandencouraged allthespeakersandparticipants

Hoping for many more such academic and culturalexchangesinfuture

Young Doctor lead- WWPWFM National Treasurer and FM 360 CoordinatorThe Spice Route India Movement

D R G U N J A N J H A

WONCA WP ON PLANETARY HEALTH

We the family doctors, doctors and health professionals of the world call on world leaders to take urgent action to safeguard the health of global populations from the climatecrisis.

Climatechangeisalreadyhavingwidespread impactsonhumanhealth Asfrontlinehealth workers we are increasingly responding to health emergencies triggered by the climate crisis Yetinthefaceofincreasingharmand suffering, new fossil fuel resources continue to be developed and greenhouse gas emissionscontinuetorise.

If we are to have any chance of limiting warming to 1.5°C and halting the escalation of the climate health emergency, we must endtheproliferationoffossilfuels

TheWorldHealthOrganizationhascalledfor aFossilFuelNonProliferationTreatyandan endtofossilfuelsubsidies Wethereforejoin these calls, and urge all Governments to adopt the following as urgent health interventions:

• End expansion of any new fossil fuel infrastructureandproduction

• Phase out existing production and use of fossilfuels.

• Remove fossil fuel subsidies and invest in renewableenergy

• Fast track a just transition that addresses the needs of individuals, communities and countries to move away from fossil fuel energy systems towards more diverse, resilient and inclusive economies powered byrenewableenergy

WONCA WP ON RURAL PRACTICE

BRICKS ON RURAL AND PLANETARY HEALTH LAUNCHED

InJuly2023,theplatformScholarRxunveiled two groundbreaking educational modules, namely"WhyRuralandRemoteHealth"and "Rural,Remote,andPlanetaryHealth."

Thesemodulesweredevelopedaspartofthe Rural Seeds initiative and made possible through the Brick Builder Grant. The visionary behind this endeavor was Mustapha Aminu Tukur (in memoriam), whose dedication and passion for the cause inspiredtheproject'srealization

The modules were crafted by Family Doctor MayaraFloss,adedicatedexpertinthefield, to provide a comprehensive understanding ofruralandremotehealthchallenges

Currently,twoadditionalmodulesareinthe pipeline:"Community-CenteredApproachto Health in Rural and Remote Areas" and "RecruitmentandRetentioninRuralAreas"

The knowledge shared through these modulesisfreelyaccessible,emphasizingthe importanceofwidespreaddissemination.

Thecontentpresentsintroductoryconcepts, real-world experiences, valuable insights, and thought-provoking conclusions to inspirepositivechangesintherealmofrural andremotehealthcare

For more information and to explore these crucialtopics,youcanaccessthemodulesat thefollowinglinks: RURAL,

WONCA WP ON MENTAL HEALTH

2ND MEETING: A TRANSFORMATIVE PATH FORWARD

Date: July 31, 2023 | Location: Online Video Conference

We're excited to share an insightful update from the recent gathering of the MDD Minds Master Faculty On July 31st, 2023, our esteemedMasterFacultymembersconvened for the project's 2nd meeting, conducted through a dynamic online video conference This meeting marked a significant milestone as we collectively delved into key discussions, progress updates, and strategic planning to shape the course's future trajectory

A GLIMPSE INTO THE MEETING'S HIGHLIGHTS:

1. Unveiling of Learning Platform and Module1:

Our dedicated Steering Committee shared excitingupdatesonPhase2oftheproject.

During the meeting, we introduced the completed version of Module 1 and shared how the learner’s journey on the learning platform looks like, reflecting the collaborative efforts and expertise of our MasterFaculty

2. A Glimpse into the Future: Milestones andPhases:

The Steering Committee provided an insightfuloverviewofcrucialmilestonesand dates on our project roadmap This clarity ensures that we're all on the same page as wemarchahead Wealsohandledanoutline of the upcoming phases, including the 7modulesonlinecourse,theTraintheTrainer andPerformanceinPracticephases.

3. Engaging Conversations: Shaping Our Path:

Our Master Faculty members actively engaged in vibrant discussions that guided the design and components of each project phase These collaborative conversations underscore our commitment to creating an impactful and meaningful educational experienceforallthelearners.

4. Shared Responsibility: Workload DistributionforSuccess:

Understanding that effective teamwork is essential, we organized the workload distributionfortheforthcomingphases.This strategic approach ensures that our resources are optimally utilized, promoting seamlessprogress

5. Face-to-Face Gathering: A Next-Level Connection:

Anexcitingannouncementemergedfromthe meeting as the Master Faculty collectively decided to convene in person during the upcoming WONCA World Conference in Sydney 2023. This in-person interaction promisestofurtherenrichcollaborationand propeltheprojectforward.

Our 2nd Master Faculty meeting was an embodiment of collaboration and dedication. As we forge ahead into the next phases of this transformative journey, we remain resolute in our mission to elevate mental health education and make a lasting impactinthefield

WONCA WP ON WOMEN & FAMILY MEDICINE EMBRACING THE BROAD DEFINITION OF WOMEN’S HEALTH

Although women’s health has a lot of focus worldwide, but the real definition of women’shealthisstillnotclearorpreciseto many people This has led to incorrect collection of data, screening, treatment, diagnosis,andinformation

The increased emphasis on women’s research has opened our eyes in seeing that women are affected by many more diseases apartfromreproductivehealth

According to McKinsey, women’s health should be re-defined based on the disease profile and broken down into four (4) components [1]

1-Generalconditions:

Non-communicable diseases like Hypertension, Diabetes mellitus, hypercholesteremia, cardiovascular disease,stroke,andCOPD

Alzheimer’s disease, autoimmune disease, aches and pains, migraine osteoporosis,fatigue,andobesity Mental health like anxiety, depression, andsubstanceabuse, Violenceagainstwomenandchildren. nfectious disease: HIV, Covid, and malaria

2-Reproductivehealth:

Contraception, Adolescent issues like teenage pregnancies, menopausal symptoms,andgenitalmutilation Fertility issues and maternal health (perinatal, prenatal, and post-natal problems)includingbreastfeeding

3-Gynaecologicalproblems:

Gynaecological infections: Human papilloma virus: (HPV), bacterial vaginosis,sexuallytransmittedinfections (STI)

Other Gynaecological conditions: Fibroids and endometriosis, pelvic floor issues,menstruation,andsexualhealth.

4-Oncology: Breast cancer, Ovarian cancer, endometrialandcervicalcancer

Non-communicable disease has become a leading cause of death amongst women especially in the low- and middle-incomecountries(LMIC)andthis evidenceisworrisome[2]

One in five women might die of a stroke when compared to men and stroke has become the 3rd leading cause of death in women[3]

United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 31) is to reduce the global Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) to less than 70maternaldeathsper100,000livebirthsby 2030 We understand from this paper that preventable causes of death related to pregnancy and childbirth has taken about approximately800womendailyespeciallyin the low- and middle-income countries. How can we make a change to this information? [4]

Breast and cervical cancers are leading causes of death in women followed by ovarian cancer due to late diagnosis. Approximately 685 000 women died Breast cancerin2020globallyand1in3femalesare diagnosed with breast cancer every year [5] According to Tania Dahesh, there is an increased chance of developing breast cancerinanobesepost-menopausalwoman especially in African, Asian, European, and NorthAmericanwomen[6].

World Health Organisation (WHO) advocates for cervical cancer elimination by 2030 [7] HPV vaccination has been implemented in manylow-andmiddle-incomecountriesasa nationalprogram.

Thereisanincreaserateofobesityamongst women with the change in eating habits; eating processed and low-cost food have resulted in consequent effects on women’s health[8]

World Health Organization (WHO) advocates that the life of the women and children should be improved by 2030 [9] Can we achievethistargetby2030?

As WONCA’s working party on women and Family Medicine (WWPWFM) doctors, are we abletodefinewomen’shealthandthetarget population?

Can we focus on following people: women health workers, women patients, female adolescence, and children when we consult inourdailypractice?

It is important to emphasise the need to lookingafterone’sownself:

1) How up to date are you with your screening if you are 40 and above? (Annual blood tests, Blood pressure (BP), Haemoglobin (HB), Thyroid function test (TSH),andBoodsugarchecks,mammogram, PapSmeartestsetc)

2)Doyouensureyourdietishealthy?

3)Doyoutakeregularsupplements?

4) Do you take “me time”, go for exercise, travel,orhavehobbiesetc?

5)Ifdiagnosedwithadisease,doyouconsult a doctor regularly and take medications as prescribed?

6) Do we practice what we preach to the patients?

The above information will assist you to highlight the need to look after the female patients and to get the following information

1) Do we know the target population that needsscreening,diagnosis,andtreatment?

2)Dowefocusonwomen’shealthduringour dailypractice?

3) Do we use the consultation time as an opportunity to educate women and give healthpromotionadvice?

4) Is there any evidence of data collection thatwecanusetoimprovethequalityoflife ofwomen?

5) Is there mechanism to analysis and disseminatethisinformation?

6)HowcanWoncaassistandsupportyouin thisregard?

Womenarethewealthofthesociety,andwe need to treat them with love, respect, and care Care includes screening, early diagnosis, and treatment, educating women on their conditions and how to prevent the disease.

We need to improve our access to health by increasingcommunityhealthworkerswithin thesocietytooptimisethecaretowomenin aholisticapproach

WWPWFM’s focus on these issues will improvethephysical,emotional,andmental wellbeing of women We encourage female doctors to dedicate sometime to women’s healthforthebettermentofthesociety.

I take this opportunity to thank all the doctors especially women, who have put immense time and work on improving the healthofotherwomen Let’scelebratebeing awoman.

References:

1- Closing the data gaps in women’s health, April 2023 References: (last accessed 10th Aug2023)

2- Women's health: a new global agenda Sanne A E Peters, Mark Woodward, Vivekanand Jha , Stephen Kennedy5, Robyn Norton 1- Closing the data gaps in women’s health,April2023.References:(lastaccessed 10thAug2023).

3- Women and Stroke https://wwwstrokeorg/en/aboutstroke/stroke-risk-factors/women-have-ahigher-risk-of-stroke

4-Trendsinmaternalmortality2000to2020: estimates by WHO, UNICEF, UNFPA, World Bank Group and UNDESA/Population Division [EN/AR/RU/ZH] WHO: Trends in maternal mortality 2000 to 2020: estimates by WHO, UNICEF, UNFPA, World Bank Group andUNDESA/PopulationDivision Feb 2023

5-https://wwwwhoint/healthtopics/cancer#tab=tab 1Cancer(whoint)

6- Dahesh T et al BMC Women’s Health (2023)23:392 Weneedtoimproveouraccess to health by increasing community health workers within the society to optimise the caretowomeninaholisticapproach

7- Cancer of the cervix uteri: 2021 update. https://doi.org/10.1002/ijgo.13865.

8- How does globalisation affect women health? Lancet. Vol 6 January 2018. Http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/ S2214-109X (17)30456-4

9- The Global Strategy for Women’s, Children’s and Adolescents’ Health (20162030) 8- How does globalisation affect women health? Lancet Vol 6 January 2018 Http://dxdoiorg/101016/ S2214-109X (17)30456-4

D R E L I Z A B E T H R E J I WWPWFM Chair

WONCA SIG ON POLICY ADVOCACY

DearWONCAcolleagues,

The WONCA SIG on Policy Advocacy is approaching the end of its first 2 years, and we are pleased to continue our webinar series.Wearekeentogetviewsonwhatour priorities should be for the next biennium followingtheSydneyconference.

Our next interactive e-Workshop on “Planning the next biennium” is on Friday, 29th September 2023 8am

10am UTC and 3pm

5pm UTCWe have two e-workshops on the same day at different time zones to catertothediversityofWONCA RegisterfortheZoommeetingthatsuitsyou usingtheregistrationlinksbelow

8am–10amUTC 3pm–5pmUTC

Outline:

Prof Shabir Moosa, co-chair of the SIG, will presentthebackgroundofthegroupandits main mission Prof Amanda Howe, Past President of WONCA and co-chair of the SIG and Dr Sankha Randenikumara, Young Doctors’ Lead of WONCA and incoming cochairoftheSIGwillsharetheirplansfornext biennium and seek for contributions from theparticipants.

Wecurrentlyhaveidentifiedfourpriorities:

1)Effectivecommunication

•Tocontinuetobuildupourinteractionwith the members, through a strengthened Executive with regional and YDM named links,andwithamoreactiveuseofthePortal • To continue our successful webinars to learnfromexperiencesofothers

2) Developing skills for making good decisions –eg how to run meetings, plan agendas, use minutes to communicate well, meetingssoftware,etc

3) Developing materials - building learning materials that others can use for their own settings (slides, discussion notes, evidence summaries, reference materials, practical exercises to develop communication skills….)

4)WorkingwithWONCAExecutiveandother WONCAgroupstoenhancethematerialsthat we all have available to communicate evidence and policy priorities for the importanceoffamilydoctors

Please put the best slot for your time in the diarynow!

Hoping to see you on Friday, 29th of September2023!

CO-CONVENORS

Past President of WONCA and Co-Chair of the SIG

PROF. SHABIR MOOSA

PROF AMANDA HOWE Member at Large, WONCA

DR SANKHA RANDENIKUMARA

Lead for the WONCA Young Doctors’ Movements and Incoming Co-Chair of the SIG

WONCA YOUNG DOCTORS’ REPORT

NEW YDM OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES

AsubcommitteeworkedonrevisingtheYDM Operational Guidelines which contains the new process of selecting the Young Doctors’ Lead, including young doctor liaisons and representatives of other young doctor groups in the YDM Council, etc The revised guidelines were endorsed by the WONCA executiveinApril2023

YDM GLOBAL FUND

It was decided to start and operate the YDM Global Fund as a subaccount under the WONCA account A SOPs document was drafted and approved by the YDM Committee

YDM COLLABORATIONS WITH WPS/SIGS

YoungDoctorLiaisonsinWPs/SIGs

FollowingWONCAWPs/SIGsnowhaveyoung doctor liaisons in their executive committees:

WPs on Education, Mental Health and E Health

SIGs on Emergency Medicine, Health Equity&FamilyViolence

RuralSeedsrepresentsyoungdoctorsof theWPoftheRuralPractice

YDM-WP/SIGcollaborativeWebinarSeries

Five joint webinars with the WONCA WPs/SIGs have been conducted in this period

January - Digital Health: The Role in Family Medicine (Polaris and WP on eHealth)

March - Health Equity around the World (SpiceRouteandSIGonHealthEquity)

July - The Role of Young Family Doctors in addressing Rural Health Challenges (AfriWonandWPonRuralPractice)

September - Hot topics in Emergency Medicine for Family Medicine (EYFDM andSIGonEmergencyMedicine)

Integrating Care Leadership & Advocacy Program by WONCA WP on Mental Health andWONCAYDM

The second step (beta-testing) of the above programme conducted by WONCA Working PartyonMentalHealthincollaborationwith the YDM, commenced in August 2023 with theparticipationof8selectedyoungdoctors from the LMICs Programme runs for the 8 months

WORLD FAMILY DOCTOR DAY CELEBRATIONS 2023 MAY

YDM prepared a video to promote the core valuesoffamilymedicinefortheWFDDwith contributions from all regions which was highly appreciated by the WONCA community

WONCA WORLD CONFERENCE, SYDNEY 2023

TheorganisingcommitteeappointedbyYDM Committee representing all the regions for the WONCA World Conference 2023 in Sydneyhasnowworkedouttheprogramme of the YDM Preconference and activities relatedtotheworldconference.

DISCOVER THE PRECONFERENCE PROGRAM

YDM GLOBAL PROJECTS

ASPIRE programme – Special webinar series on ‘Leadership’ was conducted by the ASPIREProgrammewhichwaswellattended byyoungdoctorsandmedicalstudents.

WONCA WORLD RISING STAR AWARD 2023

The WW Rising Star Award selection process was revised completely by the YDM

SELECTION OF THE NEW YDM LEAD

According to the WONCA Bylaw change andnewoperationalguidelines,thenew YDMLeadelectionwasconductedforthe first time by the YDM committee. A specialYDMcouncilmeetingwasheldto offerafairopportunitytothecandidates to present their candidacy and to reply the questioned posed by council memebrs Elections were conducted at thespecialYDMCommitteemeetingheld on06.08.2023.

Chan Yuen Ching (Cheryl) of Hong Kong was elected as the Young Doctors’ Representativefornextbiennium.

COLLABORATIONS WITH THE IFMSA

YDM started to work closely with the International Federation of Medical Student Associations (IFMSA). Two of the IFMSA membersweregivenbursariesbyexempting registration fees for the WONCA Europe Conference2023

ContributionstotheCPDactivities

I physically attended two conferences within this period, namely WONCA Europe Conference 2023 in Brussels, Belgium and International Symposium 2023 by Colombian Society of Family Medicine(SOCMEF)alongwithWaynakay Meeting in Cali, Colombia and actively participated in young doctors' events tookplaceinthoseconferences

I serve as a faculty member of the Integrating Care Leadership & Advocacy Program conducted by WONCA WP on Mental Health in collaboration with WONCAYDMandasaresourcepersonin YDM ASPIRE Leadership Development webinarseries

I was invited to speak in several international events and these opportunities were used to promote family medicine and YDMs among the early career doctors. Some of those eventswere;

World Medical Association(WMA) Junior Doctors’ Network (JDN) Fall (April2023)

WaynakayMeetinginCali,Colombia (September2023)

International Symposium 2023 by Colombian Society of Family Medicine – SOCMEF (September 2023)

AL RAZI

(FEB-AUG2023)

1. Al Razi Members and Executive Group, WONCA EMR Executive Group, and YDM LeadCommittee:

Al Razi Council: New Members (Since Feb 2023): Haneen Taher (Jordan) extends heartfelt gratitude to Dana AlDaghlise for representing Jordan for the previousterm PreviousMembers:Anas Almohtaseb (Chair, Jordan), Adel Yasky (Secretary, Saudi Arabia), Nouf Alnoon (Treasurer, UAE), Beesan Maraqa (Palestine, Executive member), Gehad Fareed (Egypt, Executive member), Adnane Alaoui Ismaili (Morocco), Marwa Alraisi (Oman), Omar Alshammari (Kuwait), Yousef Rizq (Lebanon) Other Membership: 1 E-Health WP: Adel Yaski,2 ASPIREGroup:BeesanMaraqa

3. FM360: Tareq Alsioury (Palestine). 4. Treasurer of YDM Lead: Reina Alameddine (Lebanon) Al Razi Meetings: ThreemeetingsfromMarchtoAug2022

YDM Lead: Anas & Reina attended most of YDM Leads meetings Anas participated with a subgroup in reviewing the operational guidelines. ReinaparticipatedinwritingYDMGlobal FundSOP,suggestingrecommendations to support newly elected YDM representative Beesan Maraqa was Al Razi Candidate for YDM Representative elections

2. WONCA YDM - WP/SIG Collaborative Webinar:

Education (Jan 2023): conducted by Al RaziYDM&WPonEducationinJan2023 OrganizedandmoderatedbyGehadwith support of Adel. Maram Smairat (Jordan),participatedasaspeaker.

Digital Health (Mar 2023): Adel participatedasaspeaker

Health Equity (May 2023): Haneen participatedasaspeaker

3. WONCA Sydney Pre-Conference Workshop: Adel, Beesan and Nouf were nominatedonbehalfofAlRazitoparticipate in the formulated committee to prepare for the workshop. Beesan will present Al Razi and its achievements during the preconferenceworkshop.

4.RisingStarAward:Haneendesignedand posted the announcement, 11 applications received from Jordan, Palestine, Saudi Arabia,Oman,andSyria MarwaandHaneen independentlyassessedtheapplicationsand nominated the first two candidates Both agreedthatBeesanMaraqawasrankedfirst, accordingly, Anas and Adel announced that Beesan is the candidate of Al Razi for this award

5. Celebrating some global events: (1) WorldFamilyDoctor’sDay:Adnanerecorded videoclip(onbehalfofAlRaziYDM),thatwas grouped into YDM shared video celebrating WFDD2023

6. Al Razi Bylaw Revision: the designated taskforce (Beesan, Adel, and Marwa) submitteditsamendmentstothebylawtoAl RaziEG,waitingforfinalreviewandapproval beforesubmissionforWONCA-EMRCouncil

7. Participation in regional workshops: Beesan and Marwa participated in NCD Priorities in Children and Adolescents in the Eastern Mediterranean Region workshop, Muscat,Oman,inMarch2023

8.PreparationforAlRaziCouncilmeeting and election of new Al Razi Chair and Executive Group: An announcement to be made in September for council meeting in October 2023, including the election of the new chair and members of the executive committeeforthenextterm(2023–2025)

Extra Local Teams Activities: Oman: Marwa waselectedastheHeadofMediaCommittee oftheOmanFamilyMedicineSociety(OFMS)

March 2023. Saudi Arabia: Haila Al Othman and Samiah Al Mihamdi suggested lifestyle medicine workshop during Sydney preconference Egypt: conduction of several scientific activities and participation in medical campaigns in rural areas Palestine: Monthly scientific day, in collaboration with PAFM and Palestinian MoH, and hiking activity for the team. Jordan: Awareness videoandposteraboutfastingRamadanfor diabetic patients https://fbwatch/jsv63I33g2/ (2) Attending the Annual Scientific Day of the Jordan Society of Family Medicine in April 2023 (3) Celebrated WFDD by designing a poster. Morocco: 3 new members joined, increasing members from 11 to 14. Adnane, Hind El Kamch, and Farah Hadadi celebrated WFDD by presentation in the 13th National CongressofGeneralMedicine,May2023

EYFDM

(FEB-AUG2023)

The past six months have been a busy time forEYFDM,centeredaroundthe2023WONCA Europe conference (with EYFDM preconference!), which took place in June in Brussels. A lot has happened beyond this eventthough,andthisupdategivesaflavour ofthat.

ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENTS WITHIN OUR MOVEMENT

After taking on a new name last year, we adoptedanewlogoatthebeginningof2023 which reflects the values of energy, connection and opportunities that are so important to us and our members We have also moved to a new website, and we have established ourselves as an independent legalentityregisteredintheNetherlands

NEW PERSONNEL TO TAKE THINGS FORWARD

We held elections in Brussels for several positions on our executive this year. Kerry Greenan (UK) and Marta Kurdzielewicz (Poland) were re-elected as secretary and awardsandfundraisingofficersrespectively Marika Svatošová (Czechia) replaced Nadia Toumi as treasurer, Carolina Cordovil (Portugal)replacedChristianRechtenwaldas image officer, and Yanica Vella (Malta) replaced Rocio Garcia-Gutierrez Gomez as exchange officer. Stuart Holmes (UK) took over formally from Nick Mamo as president in June and Nick remains on our executive for one more year to support the team as immediate past president Raisa Álvarez Paniagua(Spain)hastakenoverfromRianne Van Vliet as FM 360 coordinator for EYFDM, doing this role jointly with Rabee Kazan (Spain) who remains in the role. Heartfelt thanks to all of these EYFDM members who haveputsomucheffortintotheirrolesover thepastfewyears!

EYFDM PRE-CONFERENCE 2023

The young family doctors of Belgium did an exceptional job at organising our annual EYFDMpre-conferenceinJune,whichwasso popular that tickets sold out! Many of our members are at a stage in their lives when wearestartingfamiliesofourown,andthis was our first pre-conference which was officially ‘family friendly,’ so new parents could bring their children and remain involved in the EYFDM community At this pre-conferencewealsoheldtwomeetingsof EYFDM council, one to transact our official business and a second meeting for team buildingtostrengthenourmovement.

IMPACT ON WONCA EUROPE

EYFDM made a large impact on the WONCA Europe conference 2023 - young doctors were approximately one third of total attendees and our presence was felt in the energy we brought to the conference but also in our contributions to the scientific programme. EYFDM was given a session in the main hall, which we used to share our reflections on some of the challenges facing family medicine in 2023 but also where we see hope for the future This session was recorded and you can watch it here EYFDM members also helped to establish links between WONCA Europe and the InternationalBalintFoundation,andwealso worked with the organising committee of Brussels 2023 to make the main conference familyfriendly,whichwasagreatsuccess!

The Belgian host organising committee for the EYFDM preconference 2023

CONTRIBUTIONS TO WONCA WORLD

We worked with young doctor colleagues from around the world to help produce WONCA’s video to celebrate World Family DoctorDayinMay,andwearecollaborating with WONCA World’s Emergency Medicine SIG to present an educational webinar for youngdoctorsaroundinSeptember.

PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR OUR MEMBERS

Providing opportunities to share learning acrossEuropeisakeymissionforEYFDMand overthepastsixmonthswehavefacilitated pre-conference exchanges in Spain, the Netherlands, Belgium and France There are more coming up later this year - sign up to ournewslettertostayinformed!

We also collaborated with the organising committeeoftheWONCAEuropeconference in Brussels to award 15 bursaries to enable EYFDM members from less privileged countries to attend and participate in the conference - particular mention must go to Marta Kurdzielewicz for her work on this project We also ran a fundraising lottery in Brussels where we raised nearly 4,000 euros forourbursaryfundforfutureconferences!

EYFDM also recently collaborated with EURACT, the WONCA Europe network for educators, to help them allocate free registrations for their 2023 conference for young family doctors with an a proven interestinmedicaleducation

RECOGNISING THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF OUR MEMBERS

Lastly I want to note the exceptional membersofEYFDMwhoreceivedawardsthis year Marta Ruivo (Portugal) received our biennialFonsSipsawardinBrusselsandwill be put forward as our candidate for WONCA World’s‘risingstar’award KatrienDanhieux (Belgium)wonour‘JuniorResearcherAward’ and we also gave awards in Brussels for the EYFDM members who demonstrated the most learning from an exchange they undertookwithinthelastyear

Both the EYFDM pre-conference and WONCA Europe 2023 were ‘family friendly’ this year

Attendees at the EYFDM preconference 2023

POLARIS

(FEB-AUG2023)

Over the last six months, Family Medicine Early Career Physicians, Residents and Medical Students in our Polaris region have continued to immerse themselves into full scope family practice, while continuing to support their patients, colleagues and local/broader communities. Our members continuetopartakeindiverseinitiativesand play various leadership roles, in addition to their clinical responsibilities, across our region

In March 2023, Polaris collaborated with the Working Party on E-Health to run a webinar on Digital Health: The role in Family Medicine. This webinar included discussions on the rise of digital technology throughout the COVID-19 Pandemic, its utilizations across different types of family medicine settings, the types of digital health/apps physicians can utilize, and a comparison of digitalhealthuseinvariouscountries Itcan beviewedHERE.

In May 2023, we celebrated World Family Doctor’sDaybycollaboratingwiththeother YDM chapters to develop a video that highlights the role of a family doctor in our communities and at various stages of a person’slife ItcanbeviewedHERE

AspartoftheASPIREteaminitiatives,Natalia Galarza (Polaris ASPIRE Lead) will be presenting in the WONCA Leadership Curriculum Webinar Series (three session webinar series) The first webinar, Part 1: Introduction to Physician Leadership, took placeinAugust2023.Thenextsessionwillbe onSeptember2,2023andwillcovereffective leadershippractices.

To illustrate the broad scope of clinical practice in which our physicians, residents, and medical students work and learn, we have continued to develop our spotlight of the month campaign using our social media platforms (Instagram and Facebook: @woncapolaris),highlightingtheclinicaland non-clinicalactivitiesofoneindividualinour region each month As well, we have developed a “debunking myths in family medicine” campaign to help increase awareness on what the field of family medicineentails.Ourhopeistobreakdown common misconceptions and broaden our understanding of what family medicine has tooffer

Our Polaris executive team has also continued to develop newsletters that highlight relevant topics in family medicine OurnextissuewillbereleasedinSeptember 2023 and will focus on top resources in family medicine for young doctors This includes resources on clinical work, fellowshipopportunities,teachingroles,and researchopportunitiesinourPolarisregion.

CONGRATULATIONS BRUNÈE DORSETT

OurveryownBrunèeDorsett(VicePresident of WONCA Polaris and Caribbean representative) has been selected as the Rising Star Award nominee for the Polaris region Brunèe brings a range of leadership skills and expertise to this role, previously servingasherschool’sFamilyMedicineChief Resident, helping to develop weekly academic resident sessions, and initiating a resident mentorship program for her school’sfamilymedicineresidencyprogram. She will also be transitioning to the role of Chair of the Polaris YDM Region (beginning January2024) Wecongratulateherandwish herallthebestasshetakesonthisnewrole!

THE RAJAKUM MOVEMENT

(FEB-AUG2023)

It was another fruitful and productive year forTheRajakumarMovement(TRM) Wehad our regular meetings to discuss, plan and organize many activities specially for our youngdoctorsintheAsiaPacificRegion.

JANUARY

We participated and supported the WONCA YDM - WP/SIG Collaborative WebinarWebinar #3 on Education: Prospectives Around the Regions, hosted by Al-Razi Movement and Working Party on Education.

Dr Aneesa Abdul Rashid shared on the while Dr Chole Chan assisted as the translatorforChineseMandarin

MARCH

We participated and supported the WONCA YDM – WP/SIG Collaborative WebinarWebinar #4 on Digital Health: Role in Family Medicine, hosted by Polaris and WorkingPartyoneHealth

Dr Na Wei Lun presented on the Use, Implementation and Limitations of TelehealthinFamilyPractice.

DrChanHiangNgeeandDrHewSittYin assisted with the Chinese Mandarin translation

APRIL

We successfully conducted the first Family Medicine Learning Session: The Patient-Centered, Family-Focused, and Community-Oriented (PFC) Approach hosted by The Philippine Academy of Family Physicians Resident’s Organization on 29 April 2023. The session was delivered by Dr Kashmir Mae Engada, Family and Community Medicine Specialist, Lifestyle Medicine Physician

MAY

We celebrated the World Family Doctor Day 2023 with poster displaying photos withaheartsign.

We participated and supported the WONCA YDM - WP/SIG Collaborative WebinarWebinar#5onHealthEquityAroundthe World,hostedbySpiceRouteMovement and Special Interest Group on Health Equity.

DrMarinaAntonyNicholsonrepresented TRMinpresentingonTheImportanceof Community Engagement in Promoting Health Equity Dr Cheryl Chan assisted withtheChineseMandarintranslation

JULY

We successfully conducted the second Family Medicine Learning Session. The topic was Transforming Healthcare DeliverythroughDigitalHealthandAIin Primary Care It was hosted by TRM Malaysia in collaboration with The Academy of Family Physicians of Malaysia and Malaysian Family Medicine Specialists’ Association It was an insightful and wonderful sharing by all thedistinguishedspeakers-DrMuhamad IrfanYasin,DrAvniPatel,DrThungSenk Chung, Dr Kev Lim and Datuk Dr Nor Fariza Ngah Among the interesting technologiesbeingsharedwereDiabetes Lifestyle Program (DLP), Autism Virtual Early Screening Tool (AVEST), QuitASAP, My NNJ Calculator, M-CHAT, qmedCopilotandDrMATA.

TRMRisingStarAward2023Nomination was successfully carried out by Dr Yong KuiChoonfromMalaysiaemergedasthe winner Thank you to Immediate Chair, DrErfenGustiawanSuwangtoasthelead judge

AUGUST

We participated and supported the WONCA YDM - WP/SIG Collaborative Webinar•Webinar#6onTheRoleofYoungFamily Doctors in Addressing Rural Health Challenges, hosted by Afriwon, Rural Seeds and Working Party on Rural Practice

DrYongKuiChoonsharedonTheRoleof Young Family Doctors in Addressing Rural Health Challenges while Dr Cheryl Chan assisted the Chinese Mandarin translation

SEPTEMBER

We successfully conducted the third FamilyMedicineLearningSession.

OCTOBER

Special thanks to Dr Phoebe Holdenson KimuraandDrWeeSianWoonwhowere themainpillarsinorganizingtheWONCA

YDM Pre-Conference and Networking at WONCAWorldConferenceinSydney

The organizing committee had regular meetingtoprepareandplantheWONCA

YDM Pre-Conference and Networking in ordertomakeitasuccess

THE SPICE ROUTE MOVEMENT

1. IMPORTANT DAY CELEBRATION

The Spice Route team organized a webinar to celebrate “World Day for Safety and Health at work” on 28th April hosted by the Spice Route team Sri Lanka Also a panel discussion was organized to celebrate “WorldNoTobaccoDay”on31stMayhosted bySpiceRouteteamIndia

5. REGULAR MEETINGS

TheCountryleadsoftheSpiceRouteCouncil regularly meets virtually via Skype every second Sunday of the month to discuss and plan the future activities. Also, regular CPD activities for young doctors of their respectivecountrieshavebeenorganizedby SriLanka,IndiaandPakistanbythenameof GPs’ Café, Spice Route Classroom and The Lounge,respectively

Participated in WONCA YDM Collaborative Webinar Series and hosted a webinar with the SIG on Health Equity on 28th May 2023 Thethemeofthewebinarwas“HealthEquity Around the World” with presentations by young doctors of the world and breakout roomstomakeitaninteractivesession

3. MRCGP SCHOLARSHIP

The results of the MRCGP (INT) Scholarship were announced and three young doctors from the region whose abstract had been accepted received the grant They will be attending and presenting at the WONCA World Conference in Sydney, Australia in October2023

The nomination process for the Spice Route Starawardwascommencedandthecouncil workedcollectivelytoevaluateandscorethe applications received Dr Anuna Vinod was the winner of the award her name was forwarded to seek nomination for the WONCAWorldRisingStarAward.

2. WONCA YDM WP/SIG COLLABORATIVE WEBINAR SERIES

4. THE SPICE ROUTE STAR AWARD

MOVIMIENTO WAYNAKAY

(FEB-AUG2023)

The next pages gather together a compilation of the reports presented about Waynakay Movement activities during the lasteightmonths

ParticipatingwithactivemembersofWONCA YDM in Mexico, as well as with resident doctors of Family Medicine of UMF 37 in NL, sharing and learning from great leaders of thespecialtyworldwide

Waynakay is committed to patient education,makingandsharingvideoswhere thecorrectself-monitoringofglycemiclevels is explained, as well as giving dietary recommendations

In Mexico, the trimestral newsletter was carried out by the coordination of Editorial by Dr Clara Gómez, where articles are reviewed, the experiences of Waynakay members in their professional practice are written and the projects to be carried out in thenexttrimesterarereported

PresentationabouttheWaynakaymovement to the teaching department of the Family MedicineResidencyProgramoftheRepublic ofPanama

In Waynakay Peru, a position was held for the integration of members to the board of directors of the Sociedad Peruana de MedicinaFamiliar

There have been multiple meetings and meetings with various countries of the movement, reinforcing the joint work with nationalassociations

In Waynakay Mexico has focused on continuing medical education, for which a course-workshop on the development of research protocols was created, in order to support residents in the development of their protocols, with asynchronous sessions and a weekly live session where a weekly summary was addressed and they cleared doubted,inadditiontotheuseofaplatform where progress of the protocols of each participantwasmonitored

Recognition is made of the people who currently accredit their certification as medicalspecialistsinFamilyMedicine.

Waynakay Mexico has worked with monthly academic sessions, where the speakers of the sessions are members of the Waynakay movement. With this we promote the early participationoftheYoungDoctor's.

Currently the Movement is participating in the accompaniment of the assembly of the National Day of Residents carried out by young residents of Family Medicine of the province of Misiones, site where the next congress of the Federation will be held in October2023

In Mexico, there was an approach with the Mexican Federation of Residents and Specialists in Family Medicine, where it was possible to organize a HIGH-PERFORMANCE TEAM to carry out a research work with young medical specialists and residents of the country to form it and work it through virtuallyinordertoachieveitspublication

As part of the alliance with the Mexican Federation for the second consecutive year there is a dedicated space within the precongressactivitiesforourmovement,forthe development of our projects with congressional doctors On this occasion the leader of Mexico Dr Brando Cantu held an innovationworkshopinfamilymedicineand ournationalrecruitmentcoordinatorDr Luis Alfredo Cantor made the presentation and promotionofourassociation.

Since the beginning of 2023, periodic meetings have been held at the beginning monthly and since July fortnightly between thevariousworkinggroupstogetherwiththe coordination of the movement to review contents produced for publication and dissemination of scientific knowledge according to each group, to discuss / problematize on issues of each group and also about ways to develop dissemination and participation strategies that convene other young doctors in the Participation of activities

Uruguay is organizing the Pre-Congress Day of the 11th Congress of Family and Community Medicine of Uruguay that will takeplacefromSeptember6to9,aswellas being part of the organizing committee of thesame

During these years described, ARPMEFYCU has members forming part of the SUMEFAC board,activelyparticipatinginmeetingsand assembliesandobtaininggreatsupportfrom it, during the course of the struggle and for theactivitiesthattheassociationproposes.

Wehavealsoparticipatedinthemeetingsof the board of directors in various exchanges and planning of activities: webinars, youth meeting,GuatemalaSummit,YoungDoctors PreconferenceinCali2023.

JOIN ASPIRE LEADERSHIP CURRICULUM WEBINAR SERIES!

Are you a medical professional looking to enhance your leadership skills? Look no further! The World Organization of Family Doctors (WONCA) invites you to be a part of our exciting three-part webinar series on PhysicianLeadership

Join us for the final installment of our webinar series, where we delve into maintaining and sustaining your leadership skills Learn how to overcome challenges, manage stress, and cultivate resilience as a leader Our esteemed speakers will provide valuable guidance on creating a healthy work-life balance while excelling in your leadershiprole

PART3:MAINTENANCEMADEEASIER

DATE: SEPTEMBER 30TH 2023 TIME: 1:00 PM UTCDURATION:60MINUTES

PART1: IntroductiontoPhysicianLeadership WATCH HERE

WHY SHOULD YOU ATTEND? WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Enhance your leadership skills: Gain a deep understanding of the principles and practices of effective leadership in themedicalfield

Learn from experts: Our speakers are experienced leaders in the healthcare industrywhowillsharetheirknowledge, insights,andpracticaltips

Networking opportunities: Connect with fellowyoungdoctorswhoarepassionate about leadership, fostering collaborations, and expanding your professionalnetwork.

Interactive sessions: Engage in interactivediscussions,casestudies,and Q&A sessions to maximize your learning experience

This webinar series is open to anyone interested in leadership or looking to enhance their skills, regardless of their current professional role or specialization

Whether you are a young doctor, a medical student, or a healthcare professional aspiringtotakeonleadershippositions,this series is designed to cater to your needs Joinusandunlockyourleadershippotential!

Note: Limited spots available Early registration is recommended to secure your place.

A Certificate will be awarded to all participantswhoattendall3webinars

Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to develop your leadership potential Register now for the WONCA Leadership CurriculumWebinarSeries!It’sfree!

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WORLD PATIENT SAFETY DAY

WorldPatientSafetyDay2023,happening on September 17th under the theme "Engaging patients for patient safety," emphasizestheessentialrolepatients,along with their families and caregivers, play in ensuringhealthcaresafety

Clearevidencehighlightsthatwhenpatients actively engage in their healthcare, significant improvements occur in safety, satisfaction, and health outcomes By actively participating in their healthcare team, patients become powerful contributors to their own safety and the broaderhealthcaresystem.

Through the slogan “Elevate the voice of patients!”, WHO calls on all stakeholders to takenecessaryactiontoensurethatpatients are involved in policy formulation, are represented in governance structures, are engaged in co-designing safety strategies, and are active partners in their own care. This can only be achieved by providing platforms and opportunities for diverse patients, families, and communities to raise their voice, concerns, expectations and preferences to advance safety, patient centeredness,trustworthiness,andequity

Patientandfamilyengagementstandsfirmly embedded in Resolution WHA726 - "Global Action on Patient Safety" and the Global Patient Safety Action Plan 2021-2030 as primary strategies to eliminate avoidable harminhealthcare.

TheglobalcampaignforWorldPatientSafety Day 2023 will propose a wide range of activities for all stakeholders on and around 17 September, including national campaigns, policy forums, advocacy and technicalevents.Findmore.

MIMS WEBINAR: IMPROVING MANAGEMENT OF OLDER PATIENTS IN PRIMARY CARE

MIMS, in collaboration with esteemed WONCA experts, will be hosting a new MIMS Education webinar on Saturday, September 30,2023,at3pm(UTC+8)

Thiswebinar,titled“ImprovingManagement of Older Patients in Primary Care," aims to delveintocrucialaspectsofprimarycarefor elderly patients, with a special focus on addressing their unique challenges and mentalhealthissues.

Thesessionwillhavetheparticipationofour two WONCA experts, Professor Dimity Pond and Dr Leon Geffen, as they share their extensive knowledge and experiences, making this webinar an invaluable opportunity for primary care professionals acrosstheregion.

Join Professor Dimity Pond and Dr Leon Geffen in addressing the unique challenges andmentalhealthissuesofolderpatientsin primarycare.

LSHTM 2022/23 SERIES ON PRIMARY HEALTH CARE

‘Primary Health Care: The heart of every health system’ was the title of the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine’s 2022/23 Public Health & Policy online monthly seminar series which to date has welcomed leading experts as speakers and over 2000 unique viewers from across the world

Theserieskickedoffwithapassionatepanel debate discussing why Primary Health Care often struggles to find itself at the heart of every health system, despite its importance for the well-being of all communities and a necessity for the effectiveness of all health systems

Following this, the perennial question of, ‘WhatisPrimary(Health)Care?’wastackled, with a whistlestop tour of the historical underpinnings of both the concepts of Primary Health Care and Primary Care In keeping with the WHO’s 2020 Operational Framework,PrimaryHealthCarewasdefined broadly as a whole-of-society approach to healthaimingtoensurethehighestpossible level of health and wellbeing and their equitable distribution using a three-pillar approach. These three pillars were explored in the following sessions - Multisectoral Action and Policy; Empowered People and Communities;andIntegratedhealthservices includingPrimaryCareandPublicHealth

Primary Care was defined as the health services required to comprehensively providecareacrossthecontinuumofhealth promotion, disease prevention, treatment, rehabilitation,andpalliativecare–providing the first point of contact, coordination, and continuity of care. The latter four seminars explored what was needed to Finance Primary Care – at a national and local level; to get the Primary Care Workforce right –includingtheimportanceoffamilymedicine and wider multidisciplinary team; to hold things together with adequate Primary Care Infrastructure – including the physical, transport,medicines,digital,evidence-base

and research needs; and finally Measuring, RegulatingandImprovingQualityinPrimary Care was discussed with its complexity and pitfalls.

Theseriesisavailabletoanyonetowatch If youwouldliketokeepintouchaboutfuture PHC related events at LSHTM you can subscribe to LSHTM’s PHC Interest Group mailing list Many thanks to all the speakers andadvisorygroupinvolvedinplanningand delivering the series. The final panel debate willtakeplaceintheAutumn,detailswillbe providedontheLSHTMPHCeventswebpage shortly

LuisaPettigrew

LukeAllen

JosephineExley

Co-Leads of LSHTM’s Primary Health Care InterestGroup

MCGILL FMER: 2023-2024 PIERRE PLUYE INTERNATIONAL AWARDS IN FAMILY MEDICINE EDUCATION

The McGill Family Medicine Education ResearchGroup(FMER)isproudtoannounce the sponsorship of the third edition of ‘The Pierre Pluye International Awards in Family MedicineEducation’ Withtheseawards,the FMER celebrates the original and influential contribution of Dr. Pierre Pluye, founding member of the research group, to the advancement of mixed methods research andmixedstudiesreviewsingeneral,andof the family medicine education field of inquiryinparticular Theseawardsareaimed to distinguish the work of promising new researchers committed to the advancement of science in family medicine education researcharoundtheworld.

Twoacademicawards–oneforthebestMSc thesis,andoneforthebestPhDthesis–are granted by an Award FMER Evaluation Committee.Thecommitteeincludesatleast two FMER researchers, and two FMERaffiliated graduate students (one MSc studentandonePhDstudentorcandidate)

Submissionperiod:July15toNovember15, 2023.Thecandidates’thesismusthavebeen approved for obtaining an MSc or PhD degree no earlier than two academic years priortosubmission,ie,beforeJuly15,2021

Thethesismustmeet3criteria:

Berelatedtoresearchinfamilymedicine education;

Must use mixed methods in empirical researchand/orliteraturereview; BewritteninEnglishorFrench

Neitherthecandidatenortheproponent can be members of the McGill FMER group

Applications must include the five documents detailed below Incomplete applicationswillbedisregarded:

1 A cover letter in which the candidate clearly indicates the award s/he is applying for (MSc or PhD thesis); introduces him/herself, the program and institution in which s/he graduated, as well as his/her research supervisors; and briefly describes theinvestigationconducted

2 An abstract of maximum 500 words that summarizes the thesis Particular attention should be given to the description and justificationofthemixedmethods(empirical research and/or review) adopted in accordance with GRAMMS (Good Reporting ofMixedMethodsStudies),andofthemajor theoretical, empirical, methodological, and practical contributions to the sciences of familymedicineeducation

3 A copy of the approved thesis in PDF format

4 An updated version of the candidate’s CurriculumVitae

5. A letter of support from the candidate’s principalresearchsupervisor(specifyingthat the thesis has been approved for obtaining anMScorPhDdegree)

Application packages should be sent by emailtotheDirectoroftheMcGillFMER,Dr Charo Rodríguez (charo.rodriguez@mcgill.ca)anytimeduring the four-month application period that, as noted above, will expand from July 15 to November15,2023(deadline)

ADVANCING FAMILY MEDICINE THROUGH LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT: A PROGRAM FOR EMERGING WOMEN LEADERS

COURSE DATES & FORMAT:

October19-December14,2023

Hybrid delivery – synchronous and asynchronouscontent

Flipped classroom model | Weekly synchronous content (90 minutes of small group discussion moderated by DFCM faculty) | Weekly asynchronous contentforself-study

Six synchronous sessions on Thursdays, 8:00AM–9:30AM(EST)

AUDIENCE

Current or emerging early to mid-career women leaders in family medicine from aroundtheworld

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Advancingprimarycareandfamilymedicine globallyrequiresleadershipandadvocacyat manylevelswithinahealthcaresystem The Department of Family and Community Medicine(DFCM)attheUniversityofToronto and its international collaborators have played an important role in advancing leadershipcurriculumattheundergraduate, postgraduateandfacultylevel.

This course will foster leadership development for women emerging into family medicine leadership roles globally as women increasingly represent the majority in family medicine, yet leadership development targeting specifically junior family physician women leaders is lacking Courseparticipantswilldevelopcriticalskills to support their leadership journey as they advance the discipline of family medicine, while working together to address the challenges unique to emerging women leaders.

ACCREDITATION AND CERTIFICATE

This one-credit-per-hour Group Learning programhasbeencertifiedbytheCollegeof FamilyPhysiciansofCanadaandtheOntario Chapterforupto175Mainpro+credits

Uponsuccessfulcompletionoftheprogram, you will receive a certificate of completion You are required to attend 5 out of 6 synchronous sessions and meet minimum participation requirements to receive a certificate.

VISION STATEMENT

Family physician women leaders strengthen healthcare systems and communities globally through effective collaborative leadership.

OBJECTIVES

Bytheendofthecourse,participantswillbe ableto:

Reflect on the foundational concepts of physician leadership of self, others and systems.

Identify and leverage key enablers that elevate women leaders in primary care, discussed with a gender and culturally contextuallens

Acquireskillstomasterchallengesfaced by mid-career women family physicians in leading oneself, others, and health systems.

Build a community of global women leadersinfamilymedicinebyleveraging peer mentorship into a network of support, empowerment, and advancement

COURSE FRAMEWORK

6sequentialandinter-relatedsessions:

Leading Self –Articulate your own leadershipjourney

Understanding others –Cross-cultural and gender perspectives in leadership development

Engaging with others –The power of networks and relationships, excellence incommunication

Leading others –Managing conflict gracefully

Leading Change –Practical tools for effectivechangemanagement

Negotiations –How to achieve a win-win situation

For questions, please contact dfcmglobalhealth@utorontoca

MALAYSIAN FAMILY MEDICINE SPECIALISTS' ASSOCIATION - 25TH FAMILY MEDICINE SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE

The Malaysian Family Medicine Specialists Association (FMSA) is thrilled to extend a warm invitation to the 25th Family Medicine Scientific Conference (FMSC) 2023. The conference will take place from August 23rd to 26th, 2023, at the Mövenpick Hotel and ConventionCentreKLIAinSepang,Malaysia

After a challenging two-year period due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the 25th FMSC will mark their second physical conference, allowing participants to meet face-to-face once again This milestone event promises an exceptional program featuring preconference workshops, engaging plenary sessions, enlightening symposiums, as well asoralandposterpresentations.

Renowned experts from esteemed institutions have been invited as speakers, ensuring insightful discussions on various aspects of primary care, covering the entire spectrum from womb-to-tomb Each session will embody the essence of “MIND, BODY, SOUL: A VOYAGE OF WELLNESS" integrating these elements into the conference's overarching theme. The topics have been carefully selected to provide the latest knowledge updates and shared experiences, inspiring attendees in their day-to-day clinicalpractice

Dr Nor Hazlin Binti Talib, President of the Malaysian Family Medicine Specialists Association (FMSA), shared her enthusiasm for the upcoming conference, stating, "We aredelightedtowelcomeallourfriendsand colleagues to the 25th Family Medicine ScientificConference.Thiseventrepresentsa significantmilestoneforus,asitsignifiesour return to physical conferences after a challengingperiod Weareconfidentthatthe FMSC2023willofferanenrichingexperience, enabling participants to enhance their understanding of primary care and rejuvenatetheirmind,body,andsoul."

The25thFMSCpromisestobeanexceptional platformfornetworking,knowledgesharing, and professional development within the field of family medicine. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with fellow practitioners, exchange ideas, and gain insights that will empower them to deliver thehigheststandardofcaretotheirpatients

Forregistrationandfurtherdetailsaboutthe 25th Family Medicine Scientific Conference (FMSC) 2023, please visit the official conference website at https://fmsconferencemy/

BESROUR CENTRE LAUNCHES LEARNING MODULE: 'DISASTER PLANNING FOR FAMILY DOCTORS

THE BESROUR CENTRE FOR GLOBAL FAMILY MEDICINE ANNOUNCES THE LAUNCH OF THE LEARNING

MODULE “DISASTER PLANNING FOR COMMUNITY FAMILY PHYSICIANS

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused the largest and most rapid disruption to the practicesandtrainingoffamilyphysicians It has revealed gaps in the capacity of our health care systems, but it has also led to a surge in resiliency, innovation, and gained experience as primary care providers and educatorsadapttothisnewparadigm

ThisFMPivoteducationalinitiativehasbeen developed by a team of global Besrour Centrepartnerstohelpfamilyphysiciansand family medicine educators prepare for similar challenges in the future within their owncontexts.

Our module “Disaster Planning for Community Family Physicians” is now availableforfree Thisonlinemoduleaimsto apply practical knowledge to improve the quality and efficiency of care during the pandemic

Startthislearningmodulehere

Seriesoffivemodulesfocusonglobalhealth emergencycompetencieswithfivethemes.

Modules launched to date, available for free fmpivot.ca

Finding Great Research Questions in Pandemics and Other Crises: An introduction for family medicine researchers

Chronic Disease Management during the COVD-19Pandemic

Mental Health Tools for Family PhysiciansinaPost-COVIDWorld

Disaster Planning for Community Family Physicians

Upcomingtopicfor2023: •VirtualEducation

WHAT IS FM PIVOT?

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