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EFAD Newsflash

Are you a dietitian or a dietetic student? And do you want to break professional boundaries? Then this newsletter is for you!

Who or what is EFAD? Some quick facts and numbers here below. For more information, see the EFAD website at www.efad.org. 

• The European Federation of the Associations of Dietitians (EFAD) was established in 1978.
• In 2018 EFAD had 33 National Dietetic Association members
• EFAD represents over 35,000 dietitians 
• These dietitians live in 29 European countries 
• There are 38 Education Associate Members
• The General Meeting is made up of delegates from each of the Member Associations.
• The Federation is directed by the General Meeting and managed by an Executive Committee.
• Annemieke van Ginkel-Res is the Honorary President of EFAD
• EFAD has links with other organisations in the field of nutrition and dietetics and with other professionals.
• EFAD does not pursue any political, religious or financial ends

1.        Amazing learning opportunity with expert discussions, posters and original research presentations. View the program here: link
 

2.        The conference is about breaking professional boundaries: when do you cross your boundaries?  What are the challenges, what are the gains? Do dietitians need to break more boundaries?
 

3.        You can network with colleagues from other countries and maybe even arrange a work/study visit in another European country or find a vacation address ;-).
 

4.        Practice your German (and your English, and your French, and your Dutch, and your Spanish and your Greek and Italian).
 

5.        Meet the experts: Choose from a range of topics and discuss with leading experts over a coffee.
 

6.        Get fitter by enjoying some of the exercise opportunities on offer (Tai Chi, walking, jogging and cycling)
 

Don’t wait any longer  register for the EFAD conference in Berlin at lower “Early Bird” rates before 1 May 2019 .

Call for original research abstracts!

Submit your abstract before 20 June and present it at the EFAD Conference 2019. There are prizes to be won! 

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Save money & register today!

Register before May 1st and enjoy the lower early bird fees. 

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On Thursday, 31 October, there are several pre-conference activities available:

• Visit the ForwardFarm to see modern farming up close
• Catch the EFAD Obesity workshop if you missed it at ECO2019 in May.
• Brush up your evidence-based practice skills by attending the free PEN workshops
• Get some accredited learning hours by attending the ESPEN LLL workshop on assessment
• Students day (only for students) – an opportunity to meet other student dietitians and learn about issues important to students.

Please find an overview of the pre-conference workshops by clicking the buttons below. 

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