Major Medical Conferences and Primary Care Initiatives in Europe for 2025

The upcoming year 2025 marks a significant period for medical professionals across Europe. The EFPC association is happy to announce its 2025 annual conference with a focus on Research and Practice in Primary Care. It will take place in Vienna (Austria), from the 7th till 9th September 2025. The central theme of this gathering is "Playing the Symphony of Interprofessional Primary Care: harmonizing research and practice".

The 23rd European Congress of Internal Medicine (ECIM 2025)

Earlier in the year, physicians and experts will gather in Italy. We are thrilled to extend our warmest invitation to you to join us at the 23rd European Congress of Internal Medicine (ECIM 2025), taking place in the captivating city of Florence, Italy, from 5th to 8th March 2025. ECIM 2025 offers a unique opportunity to share knowledge, expertise, and ideas on the latest advances in the field of internal medicine. It’s a great opportunity to present your work, research and clinical experience through oral presentations and posters covering all the fields of Internal Medicine.

For participants planning their travel, Turkish Airlines is the official airline of the congress, and special discounts are offered for all delegates. To proceed with the online booking tool, please visit Turkish Airlines promocode website and use the event code “016TKM24”.

International Eastern Black Sea Family Medicine Congress 2025

In May, the focus shifts to Türkiye. We are honored to invite not only the Family Medicine branch but also all branches that we manage diseases together with a multidisciplinary approach to our third International Eastern Black Sea Family Medicine Congress to be held on May 22-24, 2025 at Ordu, Türkiye. In our congress, with the participation of our speakers who have knowledge and experience in the national and international fields, we have prepared a strong program that will contribute to our practical applications with rich scientific content in the light of current literature information.

Overview of Key 2025 Medical Events

The following list summarizes the important dates and locations for the upcoming year:

• ECIM 2025: 5-8 March 2025 / Florence, Italy
• International Eastern Black Sea Family Medicine Congress: May 22-24, 2025 / Ordu, Türkiye
• EFPC 2025 Vienna Conference: 7-9 September 2025 / Vienna, Austria
• 10th Forum of Młodzi Lekarze Родzinni: 15-16th of November 2025 / Warsaw, Poland

The European Forum for Primary Care (EFPC): Vision and Membership

The European Forum for Primary Care was initiated in early 2005 by a group of interested parties from several countries. The aim of the Forum is to improve the health of the population by promoting strong Primary Care. This is done by advocating for equitable and sustainable Primary Care, by generating data and evidence on Primary Care and by sharing and exchanging new ideas and information on between its members. To maintain independence, the EFPC does not receive any funding from pharmaceutical industry.

Membership Benefits and Fees

The Membership of the Forum is open to all organizations, institutions and individuals in Europe, which support the aim of the Forum and do not have commercial interests. Benefits include a chance to network and meet colleagues who have similar interests and concerns, as well as reduced registration fees for several conferences. The current annual fees are categorized as follows:

• Student (up to Masters level): 90 euro
• Young Professional (<35yrs): 110 euro
• Individual: 161 euro
• Small institutional: 414 euro
• Medium institutional: 828 euro
• Large institutional: 1419 euro
• Premium member: 2687 euro

Support for Young Doctors and Researchers

The community also focuses on the next generation of medical professionals. The European Young Family Doctors Movement (EYFDM) and WONCA Europe provide various opportunities for growth. For instance, the WONCA Europe Scholarship 2026 offers annual funding of €2,000 for a maximum of 4 years to support the scholar’s studies and career development. Additionally, for the congress in Türkiye, there are free online registration bursaries for 20 international participants who will present their papers.