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. 2012 Jan;1(1):62-5.
doi: 10.4103/2249-4863.94456.

Spice route movement: forum for young and future family physicians / primary care physicians of South Asia

Sonia Jane Anne Mehra  1
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Spice route movement: forum for young and future family physicians / primary care physicians of South Asia

Sonia Jane Anne Mehra. J Family Med Prim Care. 2012 Jan.

Abstract

The past 6 years have seen the worldwide emergence of movements lead by New and Future Family/General Practitioners. The main aim of these movements is the promotion of excellence in the field of family medicine/general practice to respond the challenges pertaining to Global Health. This article will discuss some of the work being done worldwide, and in particularly in South Asia, in the context of The Spice Route movement. At the end of the article, details of the next steps to be taken and of ways in which interested parties can get involved are given.

Keywords: Global health; World Organisation of Family Doctors; international medicine; young and future family physicians.

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Conflict of interest statement

Conflict of Interest: None declared.

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Spice Route Movement logo
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WONCA FFPAI SAR - Spice Route Pre Conference Mumbai 2011
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Spice Route Pre Conference Workshop - Education group
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Spice Route Pre Conference Workshop - Exchange group
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JFMPC website and cover launch by Professor Richard Roberts, WONCA World President at WONCA FFPAI SAR, Mumbai Conference 2011
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Spice Route Executive Meeting, Mumbai 2011
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