European Junior Doctors Association

🚨 Attention Junior Doctors 🚨 Your resilience is nothing short of extraordinary. But resilience shouldn’t mean enduring without the support you deserve. Burnout is a reality for far too many in healthcare. 🌍 WHO Regional Office for Europe and the European Union recognize this and are ready to make a change — but we need your input. 📩 Contact your medical or nursing association for access to the survey and make your voice heard today. 💡 Take WHO/Europe’s Mental Health and Working Conditions Survey and help envision a system that works for everyone. Together, let’s build a healthier, more supportive future for all. 🙌 #MentalHealth #Healthcare #Doctors #JuniorDoctors #Nurses #Wellbeing #WHOEurope European Commission JDN Hellas Association Luxembourgeoise des Médecins en Voie de Spécialisation (ALMEVS) a.s.b.l. ANAAO ASSOMED Yngre Læger Fundación para la Formación de la Organización Médica Colegial De Jonge Specialist Tomas Zapata Standing Committee of European Doctors (CPME) Ramy Srour Cassie Redlich Alvaro Cerame Patrick Pihelgas Valentina Pugelj Anna Klesmite- Bluma Nea Välimäki David Alves Berhanu Kostas Roditis Miglė Trumpickaitė

📢 Looking Back: EJD at the UEMS-UEMO Joint Council Meeting 2024 In October, EJD participated in the UEMS-UEMO Joint Council Meeting 2024, proudly represented by Valentina Pugelj, our Chair for Postgraduate Training, and Diana Gonçalves, our UEMO liaison. ✨ EJD’s Work Recognized: our contributions and reports were appreciated, and our representatives shone in their roles. ✨ Growing Representation: UEMS expressed interest in having EJD representatives more involved. ✨ Important Discussions: key topics included the role of Physician Assistants, with UEMO urging governments to prohibit PAs from assessing and managing undifferentiated patients due to safety concerns. ✨ Safer Work for GPs in Prisons: UEMO called for better funding, recognition, and training to support GPs working in prisons. We are proud of Valentina and Diana for their dedication and grateful for the strong partnership with UEMS and UEMO. Together, we are working to improve healthcare training and advocate for safer working environments across Europe. 💪 #EJD #UEMS #UEMO #JuniorDoctors #MedicalTraining #Collaboration #Healthcare #PatientSafety

🩺 Healthcare Professionals: Your Voice Matters 🩺 You are the heart of our health systems, working tirelessly under incredible pressure. But who is looking after you? ❗ Contact your national medical or nursing association to access the new WHO/Europe survey today. ❗ Complete the survey on your mental health and working conditions. ❗ This isn’t just another survey - it’s your chance to: ✅ Share your story and challenges ✅ Shape better support systems ✅ Drive real change for healthcare professionals Your input will guide policymakers to improve workplace conditions, ensuring your well-being is prioritized. Let’s create a future where your mental health is never overlooked. #MentalHealth #Healthcare #Doctors #Nurses #Wellbeing #WHOEurope European Commission WHO Regional Office for Europe JDN Hellas Association Luxembourgeoise des Médecins en Voie de Spécialisation (ALMEVS) a.s.b.l. ANAAO ASSOMED Yngre Læger Fundación para la Formación de la Organización Médica Colegial vsaoasmac De Jonge Specialist Tomas Zapata Standing Committee of European Doctors (CPME) Ramy Srour Cassie Redlich Alvaro Cerame Patrick Pihelgas Valentina Pugelj Anna Klesmite- Bluma Nea Välimäki David Alves Berhanu Kostas Roditis Miglė Trumpickaitė

🌟 From Mandate to Motivation 🌟 Are you curious about innovative strategies to transform how junior doctors are retained across Europe? Just recently we released a report that dives deep into the challenges of workforce retention amidst the ongoing healthcare crisis. 🔍 Key Highlights: - A critical exploration of involuntary workforce allocation practices and their impact on junior doctors' autonomy and satisfaction. - Retention strategies like financial incentives, improved working conditions, and mentorship programs. - Recommendations for ethical, long-term solutions prioritizing motivation over mandates to address medical deserts. 👩⚕️ Whether you're a healthcare professional, policymaker, or simply an advocate for better medical workforce solutions, this report offers actionable insights for building a sustainable future for healthcare in Europe. 📘 A must-read to spark new ideas and discussions on creating a healthier, more equitable workforce. Add it to your reading list today! ✨ Anna Klesmite- Bluma Alvaro Cerame Miglė Trumpickaitė Patrick Pihelgas David Alves Berhanu

📢 Dear Healthcare Professionals, Your Voice Matters! 📢 Doctors and nurses are the heart of our health systems - serving communities and showing extraordinary resilience under relentless pressure. 💚 But resilience shouldn’t mean enduring without support. 💚 Today, we’re inviting you to take part in a transformative movement. By completing a new WHO Regional Office for Europe survey on the mental health and working conditions of healthcare professionals, you can help create meaningful change. This isn’t just another survey - it’s your chance to: - Share your story and challenges. - Shape solutions to strengthen support systems. - Advocate for better mental health and improved working conditions across Europe. ⏱️ Why now? ⏱️ The past few years have tested healthcare workers like never before. Burnout and workforce shortages are on the rise. But together, we can ensure your mental health is no longer overlooked but actively supported. The data collected will guide policymakers, improve workplace practices, and build a culture that values and supports healthcare professionals. It’s a small act with a big impact. 🌟 Haven’t received the survey yet? Contact your national medical or nursing association to get access today! 🌟 Be part of the change. Your time is precious, and your voice is powerful. #JuniorDoctors #WHOEurope #MentalHealth #WorkingConditions #Survey European Commission WHO Regional Office for Europe JDN Hellas Association Luxembourgeoise des Médecins en Voie de Spécialisation (ALMEVS) a.s.b.l. ANAAO ASSOMED Yngre Læger Fundación para la Formación de la Organización Médica Colegial vsaoasmac De Jonge Specialist Tomas Zapata Standing Committee of European Doctors (CPME) Ramy Srour Cassie Redlich Alvaro Cerame Patrick Pihelgas Valentina Pugelj Anna Klesmite- Bluma Nea Välimäki David Alves Berhanu Kostas Roditis Miglė Trumpickaitė

➡️ Addressing Inequities in Lithuanian Residency Training The EJD supports Lithuanian Junior Doctors in their efforts to eliminate trainee-funded postgraduate training and improve health workforce planning in the country. Trainee-funded residency positions, introduced in 2009, have created significant challenges: - Inequity: Access to certain specialties depends on personal wealth, not national healthcare demands. - Workforce Gaps: In 2024, 17% of Lithuanian medical graduates were unable to secure government-funded residency positions, leaving many unable to advance in their careers. - Public Fund Inefficiencies: Residency salaries are publicly funded, regardless of demand for the specialty, undermining strategic healthcare investments. - Systemic Misalignment: Divided decision-making power between the Ministry of Health and universities leads to misaligned residency allocations. This system not only impacts fairness but also exacerbates the healthcare workforce crisis, with some graduates abandoning the profession or emigrating. We stand with Lithuanian Junior Doctors in calling for an end to trainee-funded residency positions and a unified, strategic approach to health workforce planning. Read the full statement: https://lnkd.in/dzMJr6fd 🌟 EJD reaffirms its commitment to fairness, equal opportunities, and efficient use of public resources in healthcare. #EuropeanJuniorDoctors #EJD #PostgraduateTraining #HealthPolicy #MedicalWorkforce #EqualOpportunities #JGA #JaunųjųGydytojųAsociacija Agne Panaviene Valentina Pugelj Alvaro Cerame Miglė Trumpickaitė Tomas Liukaitis Liucija Lekienė

🩺 European Junior Doctors Association at the 2024 European Patient Safety Conference! 🌱 We were honored to participate in the panel on "Healthcare Worker Wellbeing and Safety: How the fatigue and wellbeing of healthcare professionals interact with the uptake and implementation of technologies?" During this critical discussion, we presented the European Junior Doctors’ perspective on the ongoing health workforce crisis, emphasizing these key points: 1️⃣ Quality care starts with understanding the workforce: Patient safety and quality of care must be grounded in robust indicators and knowledge about the situation of healthcare workers. Healthier teams lead to safer care. 2️⃣ Challenging unrealistic expectations placed on workers: Current healthcare delivery systems often operate under the flawed assumption that healthcare workers’ productivity has no limits. Wellbeing indicators suggest that many professionals are at their limit, and ignoring this poses significant risks to both providers and patients. 3️⃣ Bridging the digital skills gap: To truly benefit from technological advancements, we must prioritize developing digital skills among healthcare professionals and design technologies that serve the real needs of their users—patients and healthcare workers alike. 💬 The conversation underscored the urgent need for systemic changes to safeguard healthcare worker wellbeing and to ensure patient safety in a rapidly evolving technological landscape. A huge thank you to the European Patient Safety Foundation (EUPSF) for providing this platform to highlight the voices of junior doctors and foster collaboration for sustainable solutions. Together, we can shape a safer and healthier future for all. 💪 Penilla Gunther Mirka Cikkelova Pedro Vieira dos Santos Marta Macías Maroto Prof. Dr. Reinhard Strametz William Monaghan PETER WALSH Alvaro Cerame https://lnkd.in/dJpgKqgF

🌍 European Junior Doctors Autumn Meeting 2024 – Highlights from Prague! Over two days, more than 70 representatives from national Junior Doctors' Organizations and European Medical Organizations gathered in the heart of Prague on October 25-26, 2024. This vibrant event brought together incredible delegates to discuss and strategize around pressing issues that shape the future of junior doctors across Europe. 📌 Key Moments: ◼️ Working Hours Survey: We are finalizing the technical details of our survey to gain insights into the working conditions of junior doctors across Europe. Stay tuned! ◼️ Joint EMO Policy: We were pleased to present our unified strategy to address the healthcare workforce crisis, focusing on enhancing working conditions and sustainability. ◼️ Doctor 2.0: A pioneering initiative aimed at redefining the role of doctors, promoting well-being, better work-life balance, and smarter task distribution. ◼️ WHO Mental Health Survey: Europe’s largest survey on healthcare workers' mental health, with a dedicated focus on junior doctors. We’re proud to support our partners at the WHO Regional Office for Europe! ◼️ Inequalities Project: A crucial step forward in addressing healthcare workforce issues related to gender, race, cross-border mobility, sexual orientation, and other areas of inequality. ◼️ BeWell Workshop: Junior doctors contributed valuable insights on closing gaps in green and digital skills, essential for a sustainable healthcare future. ◼️ Discussions on Post-Graduate Training: Highlighting the need for a shared vision for PGT that reflects the perspectives of junior doctors across Europe. ◼️ Strengthening Collaborations: We are reinforcing connections with other EMOs, WHO-Europe, and the European Commission to amplify our collective voice. The contributions of each delegate were instrumental in creating a space for unity and progress. Their diverse insights and dedicated participation reinforced our collective vision for a healthcare systems and our organisation future. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Czech Junior Doctors and the Česká lékařská komora for their warm hospitality and support in making this event a success. Our sincere thanks also go to our past president, Mathias Körner, for his many years of dedication and commitment to the EJD, its delegates, and all the Boards he led and supported. We wish you an inspiring journey ahead as this chapter comes to a close. ✨ Looking forward to continuing these important conversations in Lisbon, May 2025! ✨ #EJD #JuniorDoctors #MedicalWorkforce #HealthcareInnovation Alvaro Cerame Miglė Trumpickaitė Kostas Roditis David Alves Berhanu Patrick Pihelgas Valentina Pugelj Nea Välimäki Anna Klesmite- Bluma Oana Diana Voicu Jan Přáda Monika Hilšerová Standing Committee of European Doctors (CPME)

During the last two days 11th and 12th of November, we were honored to co-host the EJD-WHO Regional Office for Europe Academy: Healthier Teams, Safer Care at UN City, Copenhagen. This event brought together junior doctors and WHO-Europe experts to discuss critical issues impacting the health workforce across Europe as part of the WHO engagement initiatives with Non-State Actors. Here are some highlights! Key Sessions & Takeaways: 🩺 Session 1: State of the Workforce in Europe 2024 Tomas Zapata emphasized the urgent health workforce crisis as a “ticking time bomb.” Despite increasing healthcare professionals, an ageing workforce, migration challenges, and mental health concerns make retention and recruitment a struggle. Discussions included: Country implementation of the Framework for action 2023-2030 and the different pillars of the strategy. WHO-Europe's ongoing support, from workforce strategy to leadership training, to bolster national efforts and junior doctors' perspectives on said processes. Sulakshana Nandi discussed the NSA engagement plan and the work in the field of health and care workforce. 🧠 Session 2: Mental Health of the Health Workforce Cassie Redlich introduced WHO’s survey on the mental health of doctors and nurses on the EU+Norway+Iceland , and delegates shared national mental health initiatives. Key points: Innovative approaches like peer support, mental health awareness campaigns, and proactive support networks to address mental health challenges. A push for cultural change in healthcare to prioritize well-being, particularly among younger healthcare professionals. 🏥 Session 3: Healthier Teams, Safer Care – Bridging Quality of Care and Workforce Válter R Fonseca and Lenio Capsaskis led a deep dive into quality of care and patient safety. Discussions highlighted: The importance of whole-system approaches to quality improvement, data collection, and accountability to support safer care. Evolving standards for patient safety that promote a people-centered approach to healthcare. 🚀 Session 4: Optimization in healthcare Cathal Morgan lead the discussion on optimizations and attendees engaged in group work focused on thinking about strategies to optimize HCPs work which included: redefinition of clinical pathways, a smart use of digital transformation, and healthcare workforce leadership. This Academy reaffirmed our commitment to working with WHO-Europe to address workforce challenges and promote sustainable healthcare practices across Europe. Thank you to all who made possible and contributed to these important discussions! Yana Andersen Natasha Azzopardi Muscat JOAO BREDA Ramy Srour Alessia Arnesano Alvaro Cerame Miglė Trumpickaitė Kostas Roditis David Alves Berhanu Valentina Pugelj Patrick Pihelgas Nea Välimäki Anna Klesmite- Bluma

🌍 The EJD was honored to participate in the 74th session of the WHO Regional Committee for Europe at UN City, Copenhagen, Denmark. 🤝 This gathering provided a valuable platform to reconnect with partners from European Medical Organizations, Non-State Actors, WHO teams and Member States delegations, deepening friendships and exploring new initiatives. 👏 This year’s session spotlighted critical advancements like Preparedness 2.0, Emergency Medical Teams Regional Plan, Harnessing Health Innovations. Regional priorities on #OneHealth are to strengthen governance, leadership, partnerships, prevention and preparedness capacities, equitable, inclusive solutions, evidence, data & research, sustainable financing and competencies for the workforce. Significant outcome of the sessions was the unanimous adoption of the Framework for Resilient and Sustainable Health Systems 2025–2030. This framework aims to build health systems founded on trust, equity, and sustainability. We were also happy to hear about the Regional Digital Health Action Plan 2023–2030 advancements, highlighting progress in areas such as artificial intelligence, telehealth, digital health literacy and equity. 📢 Most importantly, we are pleased to announce that EJD has been officially recognized as a Non-State Actor with WHO/Europe, strengthening our advocacy efforts for junior doctors across the continent! 🎉 We extend our congratulations to Dr. Hans Henri P. Kluge on his nomination for a second term as WHO Regional Director for Europe. His commitment to equity-centered health plans, primary healthcare, and addressing the climate crisis, aligns closely with our mission. Together, we are dedicated to building a healthier and more resilient Europe. 🌱💪 #Health4All #EJD #WHOEurope #Preparedness #DigitalHealth #ResilientHealthSystems #WHORegionalDirector #RC74CPH Alvaro Cerame Natasha Azzopardi Muscat Tomas Zapata JOAO BREDA Yana Andersen Miglė Trumpickaitė WHO Regional Office for Europe