YEAP - Projects & Collaborations
Ongoing Projects & Collaborations
Project title:
Advocacy/Blog
Rationale:
Developing efforts to advocate for children welfare and health by raising awareness on emerging and updated issues in Paediatrics; dissemination of children healthcare issues by writing peer-reviewed blog entries on yEAP website.
Contact person:
Sian Copley
yEAP Vice Chair, Rep. UK
Project title:
Migrant Health
Aim:
Review of migrant child’s issues and inclusion of these subjects in the EAP curriculum of pediatrics.
Desired outcome:
Creation of migrant children health guidelines for children in need – migrant health screening app.
Contact Person:
Nora Karara
yEAP Chair, Rep. Germany
Project title:
ExPaedition | Exchange programme
Rationale:
The Short Exchange is an observership program for paediatric residents held just before scientific congresses like the EAP Mastercourse. Hosted by a local medical facility, it offers European residents the chance to explore a different healthcare system and exchange insights with peers and professionals.
Contact person:
Alia Ghazzawi
Project Lead, yEAP Rep. Austria
Julia Erdi
Co-Lead, yEAP Rep. Hungary
Collaboration: EAP & ESPNIC
(European Society for Paediatric and Neonatal Intensive Care)
Rationale:
A collaboration between EAP and ESPNIC to leverage the unique strengths of both societies to enhance paediatric care across Europe.
Young EAP / ESPNIC trainee events at the EAPS Congress in Paris ad Vienna were a success! Keep an eye out for the next joint event.
Young EAP Representatives | EAP Strategic Advisory Groups, Councils and Networks
Paving the way for a healthier future for children!
Young EAP Representatives play a pivotal role in shaping the initiatives of the EAP. By engaging in EAP’s Strategic Advisory Groups, Councils, and Networks, they ensure that the innovative perspectives of emerging paediatric professionals inform policy, education, and clinical practice.
Farhan Saleem Ud Din
yEAP Rep. Norway, Public Affairs TF & Choosing Wisely SAG
Fifth-year paediatric resident at Oslo University Hospital, specializing in emergency medicine and paediatric oncology. As Head of International Affairs for the Norwegian Paediatric Association (NBF) and an active member of FUBU, he is passionate about advancing paediatric training. In his role as Young EAP Representative for Choosing Wisely Europe, he champions evidence-based care and connects Norwegian trainees.
Lea Linglart
yEAP Rep. France, Rare Diseases SAG
Léa Linglart is a pediatric cardiologist at Hôpital Necker-Enfants Malades in Paris, specializing in congenital heart diseases. With a dual degree in Medicine and Science and a Master’s in Genetics and Epigenetics, her work focuses on the genetic and epigenetic roots of rare cardiovascular disorders. Léa has contributed to international research projects at Mount Sinai, the University of Kiel, and Evelina Hospital.
Austėja Stankutė-Kolosova
yEAP Rep. Lithuania, Rare Diseases SAG
Austėja Stankutė-Kolosova is a paediatrician from Vilnius, Lithuania. She finished her general paediatrics training at Vilnius University in 2022. Ever since she has been combining work in paediatric emergency departments and primary care clinics. She has been a member of Young EAP team since May 2022. Rare diseases, social paediatrics and workplace management are the main areas of interest at this moment.
Debora Calderoni
yEAP Rep. UK, European Board of Paediatrics
Debora graduated in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Chieti, Italy, and is now a dedicated paediatric speciality trainee in Wessex, UK. As one of the Wessex School of Paediatrics representatives, she plays an active role in advancing clinical training and improving patient care. Additionally, Debora contributes to the EAP Learning App editorial team.
Nora Karara
yEAP Chair, Rep. Germany, EAPRAS Network
Nora Karara is a paediatric resident in Berlin and a global public health enthusiast. As a founding member of the Young German Society of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, she actively contributes to the European Academy of Paediatrics as the Representative of EAPRASnet. Now as the new YEAP Chair, Nora is dedicated to enhancing pan-European training, promoting child health, and bridging gaps for a brighter future.
Shalala Polukhova
yEAP Rep. Azerbaijan, Vaccine SAG
Shalala Polukhova graduated with honours from Azerbaijan Medical University in 2018 and commenced her residency in general paediatrics. She has actively participated in numerous national and international congresses, presenting on a wide range of paediatric topics. She is also engaged in the European Academy of Pediatrics (EAP) Pediatric Exchange Program and serves as Head of the Young Doctors Group of the Azerbaijan Pediatric Society.
Ana Lastovka
yEAP Rep. Belarus, Vaccine SAG
Graduated from Belarusian State Medical University. Following medical practice at a paediatric infectious disease hospital, pursued postgraduate (PhD) studies and currently works in the Paediatric Infectious Diseases Department at Belarusian State Medical University. Successfully defended a PhD thesis in 2022. Research interests include neuroinfections and respiratory infections.
David Gomes
yEAP Rep. Portugal, Adolescent Medicine SAG
Paediatrics resident at Évora’s Hospital with a strong background in clinical practice, medical leadership, and research. He previously trained at Central Lisbon University Hospital Centre and Garcia de Orta’s Hospital. President of the Supervising Council of ANEM Portugal. His research interests include public health and medical education, with publications on HIV prevention in medical curricula and neuroanatomical syndromes.
YEAP - Past Projects
ImmuHubs
ImmuHubs Project
Rationale
A project to help spread the word of activities/events/publications about vaccinations and health aspects in children and adults of marginalized, difficult to reach populations. A paper summarizing the vaccine uptake situation in Europe in times of Covid-19 is published in Vaccines. The goal of the Social media workgroup is to post information, events and activities of the immuhubs consortium in social media platforms to increase visibility. Visit #immmuhubs on X and LinkedIn in to learn more!
The ImmuHubs project and this website are co-funded by the European Union’s Health Programme (2014-2020)
With this study, we aim to get a better understanding of the similarities and differences in working and training conditions for paediatric residents across Europe.
Contact person:
Sian Copley (YEAP-UK)
Working and Training Conditions in Paediatrics Across Europe
Working and training conditions in paediatrics across Europe
Rationale
Poor working conditions have the potential to jeopardise patient care and lead to shortages in doctors. As outlined by the European Junior Doctors, a high proportion of doctors suffers from stress and burn out, especially in training positions. Therefore, it is essential that all young doctors are provided with a healthy work environment. In 2017, a pilot survey was distributed amongst national representatives within Young EAP. Potential differences in customs and regulations around working shifts during pregnancy, parental leave, working hours, compensation of shifts and extra hours, and planned educational hours within working hours were found. Based on these preliminary findings, a more detailed survey was composed.
Aim
With this study, we aim to get a better understanding of the similarities and differences in working and training conditions for paediatric residents across Europe.
Desired outcome
The results of the final survey will be used to identify areas for improvement in training and working conditions of paediatric residents in order to improve safety and quality of paediatric training and patient care.
Contact person:
Renske van Vugt (YEAP-Netherlands)
In addition, every two months Young EAP published a blog about current issues that have an impact on child health or a topic related to the future of paediatrics or child health. Finally, Young EAP collaborates in EAP’s advocacy work in several areas, including vaccine hesitancy, migrant child health, and rare diseases. This work is supported by Young EAP Representatives.
High-value, Cost-conscious Care
High-value, cost-conscious care
Rationale
Paediatric practice is dynamic and continually changes with evidence and experience. Keeping up with contemporary best practice can be challenging. Out-of-date practices can lead to patients getting inappropriate, unnecessary or even potentially harmful interventions. The identification and reduction of low-value medical practices has the potential to drive safer, high-quality patient care and guide appropriate decisions in resource-limited situations. Therefore, the EAP together with Young EAP has commenced a project similar to “Choosing Wisely Canada” and the Australian “EVOLVE” to help physicians and patients engage in conversations about unnecessary tests, treatments, and procedures.
Aim
As part of this project, a list of “don’t”s will be developed.
Desired outcome
To increase high-value, cost-conscious care and have it implemented in paediatric training.
Contact person:
Andreas Trobisch (YEAP-Austria)
In addition, Young EAP regularly organises several educational webinars featuring international guest experts who share innovative ideas that are focused on the future of child health and paediatric training, that can be further developed and implemented by paediatric trainees. Examples can be viewed here.
Paediatric Training Programmes Across Europe
Paediatric training programmes across Europe
Rationale
National paediatric training programmes differ between countries. Useful insights can be gained through comparison of these training programmess, as this may result in the identification of theoretical and practical training modules and assessment methods that could be implemented across borders. Therefore, a comparison is made between national training programs in areas of overall training structure, subspecialty tracks, theoretical and practical training modules, use of e-learnings, and means of assessment.
Aim
To identify best practices in paediatric training and assessment that could be implemented across borders.
Desired outcome
Ultimately, this project will lead to the development of a web-based platform for accredited European courses, training modules and exams for common trunk training in Paediatrics.
Contact person:
Ivan Bambir (YEAP-Croatia, Young EAP Vice-Chair)
EAPS 2018 Trainee Events
EAPS 2018 Trainee Events
Rationale
The EAPS congress is a bi-annual joint scientific and educational event organized by the EAP, European Society of Paediatric and Neonatal Intensive Care (ESPNIC) and the European Society for Paediatric Research (ESPR). In 2018, the EAPS congress will take place in Paris, from October 30 until November 3. For the first time, this congress will also include a trainee event (October 31st), which will be organized by Young EAP and the ESPNIC trainee representative.
Aim
To foster academic and scientific collaborations amongst future generations of paediatricians and paediatric and neonatal intensive care specialists and aims to nurture academic and scientific development in the societies of the EAP and ESPNIC.
Desired outcome
As good coordination and continuity of care based on an integrated and multi-disciplinary approach, are essential to further improve child health throughout Europe, we hope that this first EAPS trainee event will inspire future joint events involving even more collaborating societies.
Planned Events:
On October 31st at 3 pm, Young EAP will have a joint young session with ESPNIC about innovation in paediatrics and HF simulation. We also are organising a Young Apero for Young EAP and ESPNIC young members on the night of the 1st of November and a fun run on the quais de la Seine. Save these dates!
Centralisation of Paediatric Care
Centralisation of Paediatric care
Centralisation of low volume, highly specialised health care is a topic of current interest in several European countries. Centralisation of specialised healthcare services aims to improve patient outcomes and efficiency. It is typically characterised by reorganisation of healthcare services into fewer specialised units or a single centre, serving a higher volume of patients. During a recent brainstorming session, Young EAP members discussed current examples of (national) centralisation of care for paediatric cancer, paediatric cardiology and paediatric organ transplantation and compared these among European countries. Potential effects on the organisation of care pathways and the level of exposure to specialised paediatric care during paediatric core training were discussed and will be reported in a paper.
European Training in Adolescent Health and Medicine
European training in Adolescent Health and Medicine (recommendation)
Background and Aims
In many European countries, paediatric junior staff has no formal training in adolescent medicine and is ill-equipped to deal with issues and health problems such as substance use, unprotected sex, eating disorders and transition to adult care. Therefore, the EAP together with Young EAP has proposed a set of competency-based training goals and objectives as well as pedagogic approaches that are expected to improve the capacity of paediatricians to meet the needs of this important segment of the paediatric population.
Results
The content has been developed from available publications and training programmes and mostly covers the generic aspects of adolescent healthcare, such as how to communicate effectively, how to review and address lifestyles, how to perform a respectful and relevant physical examination, how to address common problems of adolescents and how to support adolescents in coping with a chronic condition.
Conclusion
The European Academy of Paediatrics urges national bodies, paediatric associations and paediatric teaching departments to adopt these training objectives and put them into practice, so that paediatricians will be better prepared in the future to meet the challenge of delivering appropriate and effective healthcare to adolescents.
Contact person
Marija Slobodanac (YEAP-Croatia, Young EAP representative for Adolescent Medicine)
Link to publication
