Two productive days at UN City, Copenhagen, focused on co-creating a stronger future for healthcare.
Key takeaways include:
– From Data to Action: The WHO/Europe MeND survey highlights high mental health risks; the report is now a vital tool to drive policy change on working hours and contracts.
– Context & Control: Workforce dissatisfaction is driven less by hours alone and more by a lack of predictability and autonomy. Success stories in flexible scheduling prove safer systems are possible.
– Structural Support: Mental health must move beyond “individual resilience.” We need structural occupational prevention and confidential peer support without stigma.
– Safety Culture: Quality of care depends on psychological safety and “just cultures” that prioritize learning over blame.
– Progress Through Collaboration: Small, iterative steps and coalitions—especially with patients—are more effective than waiting for “perfect” solutions.
Junior doctors’ wellbeing and system resilience are inseparable. We hope to turn this shared evidence into pan-European action.
As we approach the festive season, we are looking forward with excitement to 2026—the 50th Anniversary of EJD.
This milestone is a perfect opportunity to reflect on our journey and shape our strategy for the future. As a volunteer-driven organization, our impact depends on the passion of our community.
In the spirit of the holidays, we hope the coming year strengthens our long-standing ties and brings new collaborations. We warmly welcome anyone who wishes to support our mission – whether through expertise or collaboration – to reach out and join us.
Wishing you a peaceful holiday and an inspiring year ahead!
