International Representation
The International Committee represents the
interests of general practice through representations to the United
Kingdom government, Wonca, the European Commission and to other
European and world-wide bodies.
The World Organisation of Family Doctors aims to improve quality
of life through fostering and maintaining standards of general
practice. The RCGP is an active member of both Wonca and its
European arm, Wonca Europe. Wonca Europe has
more than 30 member organisations and represents more than 45,000
family physicians in Europe.
Wonca Europe has five network organisations that aim to uphold
the values of Wonca. The RCGP has representatives to most Wonca
European Networks and further information can be found on
their websites.
The European Academy for Teachers in General
Practice aims to foster and maintain high standards of general
practice in Europe through learning and teaching.
The EGPRN, the European General Practice
Research Network, aims to help deliver care which is carefully
adapted to patients, by carrying out the research that informs
that care.
EQUiP, the European Working Group on Quality
Assurance in Family Practice aims to stimulate quality development
in general practice.
EURIPA, the European Rural and Isolated
Practitioners Association was founded by family doctors to address
the health needs of rural communities and the professional needs of
those serving them.
The Vasco da Gama Movement (VdGM) is
the Wonca Europe Network for GP trainees and GPs within
five years of completion of training. The RCGP's Junior
International Committee (JIC) is the UK's network for GP Trainees
and First5 GPs.
The European Union of General Practitioners is the organisation
for General Practitioners and Specialists in Family Medicine in
Europe.
The Standing Committee of European Doctors aims to further
develop the mobility of professions as well as that of
patients.