Kiki Lombarts

In delivering the Anatomical Lecture, British professor Sadaf Farooqi, Professor of Metabolism and Medicine at the University of Cambridge, educated around 2,000 people on the genetic causes of obesity. The pre-program was designed as both "learning and amusement." It’s no longer news that the industry entices us to consume unhealthy, (literally) disease-causing products, but it is still surprising that stronger actions are not being taken. Fortunately, Trijntje Oosterhuis serenaded us with her rendition of What the world needs now.... in the always impressive Royal Concertbuilding.

What is WellMed? A conference about the well-being of healthcare professionals that also energizes you. Through the passionate and knowledgeable colleagues, the hospitality of the Greeks, and the beautiful surroundings (see photo: the Velos area, located between Athens and Thessaloniki). "Conference" might not be the right word; it was more of a meeting with about 50 participants who spent three days discussing the causes of reduced well-being among healthcare professionals and effective solutions. After 10 years of WellMed, much has been achieved and much is worth sharing. It is clear that well-being as a theme for research and policy no longer needs to be advocated for—it is receiving the recognition and attention it deserves. However, the decline in well-being (psychological ill health) among doctors and other healthcare professionals is not solved yet. New evidence on "what approach works in which context" (a strong argument for realistic approaches from our English colleagues) is hopefully bringing us closer to solutions. I’m happy to contribute with research and collaboration.