The Malta College of Family Doctors, as member of WONCA https://www.globalfamilydoctor.com/ Europe section, is also a member of the Vasco da Gama Movement (VdGM) https://vdgm.woncaeurope.org/. The latter offers opportunities for international events, exchanges, awards, special interest groups, research, leadership, policy-making and collaboration aimed at family doctors in training as well as newly qualified family doctors within five years of specialization.
The MCFD is represented at the annual pre-conference Council meetings organised by VdGM by the appointed national council member or their delegate/proxy (https://mcfd.org.mt/about-mcfd/the-council).
A lot of work, time and effort was undertaken by various active members of the MCFD in the past years to make it possible for young doctors coming after them to be able to benefit from the VdGM experience and a lot of yearly background work is needed to maintain membership of WONCA and VdGM. So, grab the chance!
Exchanges
Exchanges are organized by the national exchange coordinators of the host country. Those interested are to request information on the following programmes from their local representatives on exchanges@mcfd.org.mt :
- The Hippokrates Exchange - a two week exchange where one can shadow trainees and family doctors in their working environment abroad.
- Conference Exchanges - these exchanges are organised around a central conference event organised by the national GP organisation. Exchanges are limited to shorter periods of 1-2 days and are organised via the National Exchange Coordinator.
- Family Medicine 360 - this global exchange program enables doctors to visit other family practices for up to four weeks in a different country all over the world.
Exchange Information booklet
The Exchange team has compiled a guide to all those interested in participating in any of the events above.
Click on the download button to save a copy of the booklet below and contact them on exchanges@mcfd.org.mt for more information.