The WONCA Europe Working Group for

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The WONCA Europe Working Group for Young and
Future General Practitioners
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VdGM General meeting, 2006VdGM Structure
Vasco da Gama Movement

Florence 2006
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Vasco da Gama Movement

• Foundation of the European Network
• for GP/FM Junior Doctors
• Amesterdam 2004
• Declaration of Intent
• Under the aegis of
• WONCA Region Europe
• Doctors in training
• following 5 years

Florence 2006
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Vasco da Gama Movement

London Meeting January 2006

• Satellite model
• Chairman election
• Preconference manager

Florence 2006
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Vasco da Gama Movement
SATELLITE MODEL
Florence 2006
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Vasco da Gama Movement
SATELLITE MODEL
Executive Group Chairman/ Secretary 8 members
elected for two/three years from the Europe
Council. Members financially supported by
home WONCA organization. Implements policy.
One officer and 4 members will stand down each
year from 2007.
Florence 2006
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Vasco da Gama Movement
SATELLITE MODEL
Europe Council 1 member/country (national
representative) from each national association
appointed and financially supported by home
WONCA organization. Ruling body meeting
annually in association with WONCA Europe
conference. Elects executive group and
officers. Develops / approves policy.
Florence 2006
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Vasco da Gama Movement
SATELLITE MODEL
Theme Groups themed working groups working on
projects and open to interested members,
subject to securing project Funding. The EG
will select a liaison member for each theme group
Florence 2006
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Vasco da Gama Movement
SATELLITE MODEL
VdGM Forum e-Group/chat room open to all
eligible members
Florence 2006
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Vasco da Gama Movement
We hope you come aboard!
Florence 2006