VDGM forum keynote speakers hangout

The Vasco da Gama Movement forum is coming from February 7-8, 2014

A Hangout with the Three Keynote Speakers by Peter A Sloane

In preparation for the main keynotes which will be held on Saturday 8th February morning of the 1st VdGM Forum, Dr Peter A Sloane (Ireland) interviews Professor Job Metsemakers, President of WONCA Europe (Netherlands), Professor Per Kallestrup, founder of the Hippokrates Exchange Programme (Denmark), and Dr Luisa Pettigrew, member at large of the WONCA World Executive (UK). The session will discuss "One Vision: How Can We Unite the European Family Medicine?" and this brief Google Hangout interview will set the scene for what will be a vibrant and engaging discussion in Barcelona.


DesignThinking for Primary Care- workshop

The Vasco da Gama Movement is developing a fantastic workshop that will enable you to learn firsthand how Design Thinking can be used to innovate in health and healthcare. During this workshop, teams will work together to explore and create solutions to real healthcare challenges.

The workshop will take place in Barcelona just before the 1st #VdGMForum, on 7th February from 9am to 2.30pm. There is only a limited number of places for this workshop. The participation in the workshop will be free of charge. Medical students, other healthcare professionals, people from other professional background and patients are welcome to apply for a place. The deadline for applications is Friday 27th December.  Application form available online