21st WONCA World Rural Health Conference

Join us for the third in our WONCA Rural 2026 Pre-Conference Webinar Series!

Date: Wednesday 11th March, 6PM
Platform: Online (registration required)

Description:
Explore how rurality, indigeneity, and socioeconomic deprivation intersect to impact health outcomes. Hear from leading researchers and practitioners on innovative models and research addressing inequities for Māori, Pacific, and other rural populations.

Who should attend?
Rural health professionals, researchers, policymakers, students, and anyone interested in health equity.

Register now: https://zurl.co/DnuZ9

Learn more about the WONCA Rural 2026 Conference: https://zurl.co/UnHyE

Join us for the third in our WONCA Rural 2026 Pre-Conference Webinar Series!

Date: Wednesday 11th March, 6PM
Platform: Online (registration required)

Description:
Explore how rurality, indigeneity, and socioeconomic deprivation intersect to impact health outcomes. Hear from leading researchers and practitioners on innovative models and research addressing inequities for Māori, Pacific, and other rural populations.

Who should attend?
Rural health professionals, researchers, policymakers, students, and anyone interested in health equity.

Register now: https://zurl.co/DnuZ9
Learn more about the WONCA Rural 2026 Conference: https://zurl.co/UnHyE

We’re excited to welcome Theadora Swift Koller as a keynote speaker for the 21st WONCA World Rural Health Conference.

A global public health leader, she brings international perspective on primary care, policy, and health equity.

Register now: https://zurl.co/G7mey

Dear Colleagues,

We are excited to announce the launch of the Rural WONCA Fund for Leadership, Innovation, Global Health, and Travel (FLIGHT) Grant.

This program supports medical students and young family doctors with a demonstrated commitment to rural health to undertake experiential learning in a rural clinical setting and critically evaluate a rural health service model.

The Award

Funding: USD $1,000 each to support travel and accommodation of 2 candidates.

Note: Funding will be disbursed following placement approval and acceptance of the final written report.

Conference: Complimentary registration for the Rural WONCA Conference/Global Rural Health Summit.

Eligibility

Applicants must be:

A WONCA Young Doctor (in family medicine training or within the first five years of independent practice); OR

A medical student with a demonstrable commitment to rural health.

Program Requirements

Recipients are required to:

Complete upto 5-day rural placement at a pre-approved site immediately prior to the conference.

Submit a comprehensive written report including:

Description of the rural health model.

Critical review and strengths/limitations.

Policy analysis and implications.

Recommendations for adaptation or scale-up.

Deliver a mandatory oral or poster presentation at the coinciding Rural WONCA Conference or Global Rural Health Summit.

Key Dates

Application Deadline : February 28th 2026
Results : March 7th 2026
Conference Details

Website: www.ruralwonca2026.com
How to Apply

Please submit your application via the link below:

👉 Apply Here - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe88ipUUTl6CA3B97L6M9XAiBEQ0Im-24cVOmQCeWgiCKyDXg/viewform?pli=1

For any queries regarding the application process, please contact us at [email protected]. We encourage you to share this opportunity with eligible medical students and young doctors in your network.

Best regards,

Dr. Pratyush kumar
MBBS, DNB - Family Medicine
Chair - Rural Wonca

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Don’t wait.. Apply for Donald Li YDM Global scholarship!! Looking forward to see you all at 21st WONCA WORLD Rural Health Conference.!!

Donald Li YDM Global Scholarship 2026

The Donald Li YDM Global Scholarship supports young doctors from low- and middle-income countries to attend WONCA regional or rural conferences in 2026. This funding covers registration, travel, visa costs, and accommodation, enabling emerging healthcare professionals to engage in global discussions, share knowledge, and build international networks.

Three bursaries of $2,500 USD will be awarded to applicants who are active in their regional Young Doctor Movement and committed to contributing to primary care and family medicine. Awardees will also submit a short report reflecting on their conference experience.

Applications close 29 January 2026.
Learn more and apply: https://zurl.co/sAKQT

Donald Li YDM Global Scholarship 2026

The Donald Li YDM Global Scholarship supports young doctors from low- and middle-income countries to attend WONCA regional or rural conferences in 2026. This funding covers registration, travel, visa costs, and accommodation, enabling emerging healthcare professionals to engage in global discussions, share knowledge, and build international networks.

Three bursaries of $2,500 USD will be awarded to applicants who are active in their regional Young Doctor Movement and committed to contributing to primary care and family medicine. Awardees will also submit a short report reflecting on their conference experience.
Applications close 29 January 2026.

Learn more and apply: https://zurl.co/sAKQT

Donald Li YDM Global Scholarship 2026

The Donald Li YDM Global Scholarship supports young doctors from low- and middle-income countries to attend WONCA regional or rural conferences in 2026. This funding covers registration, travel, visa costs, and accommodation, enabling emerging healthcare professionals to engage in global discussions, share knowledge, and build international networks.

Three bursaries of $2,500 USD will be awarded to applicants who are active in their regional Young Doctor Movement and committed to contributing to primary care and family medicine. Awardees will also submit a short report reflecting on their conference experience.

Applications close 29 January 2026.
Learn more and apply: https://zurl.co/sAKQT