Highlights from the WFME World Conference 2025

In May 2025, the World Federation for Medical Education (WFME), in partnership with the Institute for Medical Education Accreditation (IMEAc), hosted the successful WFME World Conference 2025 in the vibrant city of Bangkok, Thailand.

With the theme Health for All – Through Quality Medical Education, the conference welcomed just under 900 delegates from 85 countries, uniting a truly global community of medical educators, accreditation experts, policymakers, healthcare leaders, students, and patients.

Across several impactful days, attendees engaged in rich discussions, shared best practices, and explored innovative strategies to enhance the quality of medical education around the world. The programme was further enriched through the impactful Opening Ceremony, the Thai people''s renowned warmth and hospitality, and a memorable cultural gala dinner showcasing the heritage of Thailand through captivating performances and exquisite cuisine.

At the Opening Ceremony, WFME President, Professor Leon-Borquez and IMEAc President, Professor Sirisup complete a symbolic puzzle representing unity and collaboration.

Conference Objectives

The event focused on advancing core goals in medical education:

• Sharing global knowledge and best practices.
• Addressing critical issues and emerging trends in medical education, including accreditation, curriculum development, faculty development, and patient engagement.
• Strengthening collaboration and networking among diverse international stakeholders.
• Exploring the intersection of medical education on global health outcomes.
• Showcasing innovation and research that drive excellence in education and care.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to all contributors who made the conference a success—and acknowledge our sponsors and exhibitors, whose support was invaluable in bringing the event to life.

A special thank-you also goes to our remarkable Youth Task Force. Their dedication, energy, and organisation support were instrumental throughout the event. 

To those who joined us: thank you for your insights, enthusiasm, and collaboration. To those who couldn''t make it, we look forward to sharing key outcomes and continuing the conversation on shaping the future of medical education.

Scroll down for photo highlights and standout moments...

Our Opening Ceremony

A truly memorable occasion, the Opening Ceremony featured captivating cultural dancers and a striking visual moment as representatives from the six World Health Organization regions—joined by the presidents of WFME and IMEAc—came together to complete the conference logo in the form of a puzzle symbolising unity and collaboration. The ceremony was further elevated by a lineup of inspirational speakers who set the tone for the days ahead.

Representatives from the six WHO regions join the WFME and IMEAc presidents in completing the symbolic conference puzzle, marking a moment of unity and global collaboration.

The conference programme featured four engaging plenary sessions, alongside seven thought-provoking symposia that sparked meaningful dialogue on key issues in medical education. The schedule of parallel sessions offered a rich mix of workshops, research paper presentations, oral abstracts and poster sessions. Delegates also enjoyed valuable networking opportunities throughout the event.

WFME Declaration Launched at the Conference 

At the conference, we proudly launched the WFME Declaration on Institutions’ Responsibility to Support Medical Students, Physicians in Postgraduate Education, and Physicians in Practice.

This Declaration calls on academic and health institutions, organisations, and individuals around the world to take meaningful action to support the health, wellbeing and professional development of medical students, physicians in postgraduate education, and physicians in practice. This commitment is essential to improving health outcomes for patients and populations globally.

The message is clear: safeguarding the wellbeing of medical students and physicians who care for our communities is not optional—it is a shared responsibility. Academic and health institutions have a critical responsibility to prioritise this work and drive lasting, systemic change. Only through sustained, collaborative institutional commitment can we build a healthier future for physicians—and the patients and populations they serve.

By signing the Declaration, you join a global movement dedicated to advancing this vital cause.

We invite you to read and sign the WFME Declaration today. Your support is crucial in driving meaningful change!

WFME Vice-President, Geneviève Moineau launches the WFME Declaration with Venkatesh Karthikeyan, JDN Publications Director and Kana Halić Kordić, IFMSA Liaison Officer for Medical Education Issues.

Conference Proceedings to be Published

The proceedings of the conference, including accepted abstracts and summaries of plenary sessions, will be published in Medical Education in the coming weeks.

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