About us
The German Foundation of General Practice and Family Medicine
Our Foundation was established in 1973 with the aim of "promoting research, education, specialist training and continuous medical education in the field of general practice. The realization of the Foundation’s charter will be achieved in particular by promoting research work in general practice." (§ 2 of the Charter)
As the founder, the German College of General Practitioners and Family Physicians (DEGAM) has adhered to its objective for more than 40 years and continues to rigorously develop programs for the next generation of family doctors.
Medical students and young doctors have the opportunity to participate in closed weekend sessions and summer schools. Furthermore, in cooperation with the Dr. Lothar Beyer Foundation, an independent jury has awarded young scientists in general practice lucrative research prizes since 2008.
Foundation Board of Directors:
(elected at 03.05.2023 by DEGAM-Presidium, in office since 12.09.2023)
Prof. Dr. med. Antje Bergmann, Dresden
Prof. Dr. med. Jutta Bleidorn, Jena
Prof. Dr. med. Ferdinand M. Gerlach, MPH, Frankfurt am Main (chairman)
Dr. med. Ralf Jendyk, Münster
Dr. med. Laura Lunden, Kiel
Prof. Dr. med. Marco Roos, Augsburg
Prof. Dr. med. Nils Schneider, MPH, Hannover
Managing Director:
Edmund Fröhlich, Berlin