European Young Pediatricians Association: Laying the Foundations for Collaboration, Integration, and Networking among Pediatricians of the Future

The Diversity of Pediatric Residency Programs across Europe: Admission Procedures, Curricula and Duration of Courses

“…Although achieving a uniform program is outside of the scope of EUR-YPA, efforts toward improvement are not. 5 Free movement within and across the European Schengen border-free zone and implementation of European working directives, have changed the workplace for better and contributed toward equal opportunity for pediatric trainees across Europe. 6 However, availing of this opportunity and embarking into different "healthcare ecosystems" is difficult without local knowledge opportunities and chances for networking and communication.…”

The Evolution of the European Young Pediatricians Association (EURYPA)

“…3 In that article, members of EURYPA discussed the issues related to the differences in training modalities and requirements across Europe, entry requirements and competition to attain resident positions, and the discrepancies between the various structures of training programs throughout Europe. 4,5 The main challenges and issues faced by EURYPA discussed in the article are still objects of debate among the members of the organization, including financial support and the locations and cost of venues hosting congresses and working groups, which could limit the participation of delegates to the meetings and determine which nations would be able to be more active in EURYPA. 4 The Consolidation of EURYPA EURYPA works in close relation with EPA-UNESPA and collaborates on its projects.…”

Views of the Presidents of National European Pediatric Societies on Evolving Challenges of Child Health Care

“…In a parallel related symposium held by the European Young Pediatricians' Association during EUROPAEDIATRICS 2015, among the major issues that became apparent was the varying postgraduate training modalities and the discrepancies between the structures of training programs and examinations across Europe. [2][3][4] It was also emphasized that "entry requirements and competition to attain resident places or training numbers also varied." 3 In some countries, for instance Macedonia, trainees are faced with a state residency program and a private residency program, where they have to pay for their specialization in pediatrics and although working full-time at children's hospitals or polyclinics, they will not receive a salary.…”

“…[2][3][4] It was also emphasized that "entry requirements and competition to attain resident places or training numbers also varied." 3 In some countries, for instance Macedonia, trainees are faced with a state residency program and a private residency program, where they have to pay for their specialization in pediatrics and although working full-time at children's hospitals or polyclinics, they will not receive a salary. Those who do get paid in a state residency program must sign a "loyalty contract," which states that they will remain to work in that specific institution for up to 10 years; otherwise, they are forced to pay back up to 5-fold of the sum of the fee for specialization (up to 60 000 Euro).…”

“…In summary, junior doctors are part of the foundation of child health care systems; without them the systems would collapse. 3…”