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WMA Junior Doctors Network @wma-jdn.bsky.social · 6h

What an incredible journey in Porto 🇵🇹💫
Thank you to everyone who joined us, in person and online, for making the JDN Fall Meeting 2025 a space of growth, connection, and inspiration. Together, we keep building the future of junior doctors worldwide 🩺🗺

#JDN #WMA #JDNFallMeeting2025

WMA Junior Doctors Network @wma-jdn.bsky.social · 18h

🤝 Partner updates from WONCA YDM, Young WFPHA, UNODC, WFME, IPPNW, EJD, and IFMSA showcased global teamwork in advocacy and education.
⚡ The day concluded with candidate presentations and elections for the next JDN Management Team (2025–2026).

WMA Junior Doctors Network @wma-jdn.bsky.social · 18h

📊 Presentation by Dr. David Bernal (EJD) as part of the theme event: Junior Doctors’ Working Conditions
💡 Working Group Breakout Sessions on NCDs and the importance of Primary Health Care in prevention and treatment.
🩺 WMA-JDN overview session by Dr. Sazeen Zama

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WMA Junior Doctors Network @wma-jdn.bsky.social · 18h

🧵 Thread: JDN Fall Meeting 2025 – Day 1 Highlights 🇵🇹 | Porto, Portugal (October 6)

A great start to the #JDNFallMeeting2025 brought together junior doctors and medical students from around the world to discuss advocacy, global health, and leadership. 🌍🩺

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World Medical Association @medwma.bsky.social · 1d

At the WMA Leadership Session during the WMA JDN Fall Meeting 2025 in Porto, junior doctors connected with WMA leaders in a Speed Mentorship on “Junior Doctors’ Working Conditions", sharing strategies to improve hours, wellbeing, advocacy, and fair pay.

#PhysicianWellbeing #MedSky

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WMA Junior Doctors Network @wma-jdn.bsky.social · 2d

🎙️ Episode 2 is out!
The Road to the UN HLM on NCDs – Why It Matters for Junior Doctors 🌍💙
🎧 Listen here 👉https://open.spotify.com/episode/0Yh29CejwVBVcBrgdqOHcr?si=tBUPER3ARLqDKYhcObkekA

WMA Junior Doctors Network @wma-jdn.bsky.social · 11d

⏰ Reminder! Tomorrow, 28 Sept, is the last day to register for online participation in the 2025 JDN Fall Meeting 🌍✨ (06–07 Oct, Porto 🇵🇹 + virtual). Don’t miss your chance to connect, learn & lead! 💙
Register here 👉 forms.gle/PVEWNeMz96iJ...

#WMAJDN #JDNFallMeeting2025

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WMA Junior Doctors Network @wma-jdn.bsky.social · 14d

🌍 Join us in the JDN Fall Meeting online! ✨

The 2025 WMA-JDN Fall Meeting is happening 06–07 October in Porto, Portugal 🇵🇹 and virtually.

📅 Deadline for online registration: September 28th, 2025.
🤳Scan the QR code on the image to register!

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WMA Junior Doctors Network @wma-jdn.bsky.social · 22d

📢 The 31st Edition of the WMA JDN Bulletin is out! 🌍 Junior doctors share insights on advocacy, pandemic preparedness, PHC, burnout, climate change, AMR, AI in surgery & patient-centred care. 📖 Read here: www.wma.net/wp-content/u...
#WMAJDN #GlobalHealth

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WMA Junior Doctors Network @wma-jdn.bsky.social · 22d

📢 The 31st Edition of the WMA JDN Bulletin is out! 🌍 Junior doctors share insights on advocacy, pandemic preparedness, PHC, burnout, climate change, AMR, AI in surgery & patient-centred care. 📖 Read here: www.wma.net/wp-content/u...
#WMAJDN #GlobalHealth

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WMA Junior Doctors Network @wma-jdn.bsky.social · Aug 29

Met with the current and the elected IFMSA Executive Boards to strengthen collaboration for the coming term.

WMA Junior Doctors Network @wma-jdn.bsky.social · Aug 29

Training: Bridging the Gap—Sustaining Medical Student Engagement into the Junior Doctor Years.
We joined Standing Committee sessions (incl. Medical Education & Public Health) to exchange on shared priorities.

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WMA Junior Doctors Network @wma-jdn.bsky.social · Aug 29

Theme Event: Holding Humanity: The Role of Health Professionals in Times of Crisis and Displacement—JDN participated in the discussion.

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WMA Junior Doctors Network @wma-jdn.bsky.social · Aug 29

WMA JDN at @IFMSA August Meeting 25 (1–7 Aug, Ioannina 🇬🇷) with WMA President Dr. Ashok Philip and JDN Chair Dr. Pablo Estrella.
We participated in the Opening Ceremony with opening remarks from Dr. Philip and a JDN introductory presentation.

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WMA Junior Doctors Network @wma-jdn.bsky.social · Aug 27

The JDN Primary Health Care Working Group invites you to our monthly activity:
🗓 Date: Saturday, 30 August 2025
⏰ Time: 4 PM CET | 5 PM EAT
💻 Platform: Google Meet (link on image)
🎯 Theme: “Youth in Humanitarian Health: Junior Doctors Reflect”

WMA Junior Doctors Network @wma-jdn.bsky.social · Aug 20

Our Immediate Past Chair, Dr. Marie-Claire Wangari (@mcwangari), spoke at the 70th IPSF World Congress on “Disrupting the Gender Health Gap.” She highlighted JDN’s work on gender equity, allyship & mentorship. 🌍💡 #GenderEquality #WMAJDN

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WMA Junior Doctors Network @wma-jdn.bsky.social · Aug 19

On the #InternationalYouthDay, JDN joined the WHO Youth Council meeting with Dr. Tedros. 💡 “You are leaders today.” Our Deputy Chair, Dr. Balkiss Abdelmoula, moderated a breakout on Health Education & Literacy. 🌍 #YouthForHealth #GlobalHealth

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WMA Junior Doctors Network @wma-jdn.bsky.social · Aug 11

🌍 Join us in Porto or online!
The 2025 JDN Fall Meeting is 06–07 Oct 🇵🇹. Connect, network & help shape the future of medicine. 🗳 Elections 2025–26.
📅 Deadline in-person: 23 Aug. 🤳Scan QR on image to register! #WMAJDN #GlobalHealth

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WMA Junior Doctors Network @wma-jdn.bsky.social · Aug 2

Introduction to Global Surgery: Scope, Importance and Current Challenges
Co-organized: WMA JDN Global Sugery Working Group and @incisionglobal.bsky.social
August 5;16:00 UK Time
Register today: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

WMA Junior Doctors Network @wma-jdn.bsky.social · Jul 9

As WMA JDN, we’re committed to empowering junior doctors through mentorship, networking, and professional development, and we congratulate on this milestone for Tanzania and the region. @medwma.bsky.social

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WMA Junior Doctors Network @wma-jdn.bsky.social · Jul 9

We’are thrilled to announce the successful launch of the Junior Doctor Network – Tanzania Chapter!

The new chapter officially kicked off on 19 June 2025 during the National Medical Congress, in celebration of the 60th anniversary of the Medical Association of Tanzania (MAT).

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WMA Junior Doctors Network @wma-jdn.bsky.social · May 30

Listen to our podcast now! 🎙️🎤, available chapter 3! @medwma.bsky.social

open.spotify.com/show/6Rpvhj9...

castbox.fm/channel/id65...

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World Medical Association @medwma.bsky.social · May 24

WMA welcomes the zero draft Political Declaration on NCDs and Mental Health at #WHA78.

To truly advance global health, we must move beyond siloed, disease-specific responses.

📄 Read the full statement: www.wma.net/wp-content/u...

#GlobalHealth #NCDs
@wma-jdn.bsky.social @who.int

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Charlotte O'Leary @charlotteoleary.bsky.social · May 21

Spotlight on elimination of viral hepatitis as key priority to prevent liver disease and cancer #WHA78 #JDNWMA - vaccination, screening, treatment still needing significant investment @worldhepalliance.bsky.social @who.int @uiccofficial.bsky.social @medicinespatentpool.org @wma-jdn.bsky.social

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WMA Junior Doctors Network @wma-jdn.bsky.social · May 21

WMA-JDN at #WHA78 – Days 1 & 2:
🌍 Historic Pandemic Accord adopted
👩‍⚕️ WMA side event on ethical health workforce migration
🧠 Youth Council discusses health diplomacy
📍 Active delegate engagement in & out of Palais @medwma.bsky.social

Read more: www.linkedin.com/pulse/wma-jd...

WMA JDN at the 78th World Health Assembly: Day 1 and 2 summary

Monday 19th and Tuesday 20th of May 2025 Opening and Leadership The 78th World Health Assembly (WHA78) opened in Geneva on 19 May 2025, under the theme "One World for Health" emphasizing solidarity, e...

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