Registration
Conference Venue
Participants are advised to register in advance to receive the early
registration discount. Detailed information will be updated on the website.
The venue for the 22nd WONCA World Conference of Family Doctors is a
business and cultural hub located in the heart of Gangnam, Seoul’s busiest
business district. A convention center, city air terminal, hotels, shopping
mall, and a convenient subway system are all connected through an
underground network.
Early-bird Registration
Pre-Registration
On-site Registration
(until Mar. 31, 2018)
(until Jul. 31, 2018)
(from Aug. 1, 2018)
Direct Member
$ 730
$ 800
$ 900
Delegate
$ 780
$ 850
$ 950
Junior Doctor, Trainee
$ 375
$ 400
$ 450
Student
$ 200
$ 200
$ 250
Category
JAN. 31
MAR. 31
MAY 31
JUL. 31
Abstract Submission
Deadline
Early-bird Registration
Deadline
Abstract Acceptance
Notice
Pre-Registration
Deadline
2018
2018
2018
WORLD CONFERENCE
Primary Care in the Future: Professional Excellence
Harmony of Old and New
The capital of Korea, Seoul, is a unique tourism destination with fascinating
ancient traditions and ultramodern lifestyle. Seoul is home to captivating
UNESCO World Heritage-listed palaces and shrines as well as gleaming
futuristic skyscrapers.
Important Dates
2018
Welcome to Seoul, Korea!
22 WONCA
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The City That Never Sleeps
Not only is Seoul active 24 hours a day, it is also safe, so you can feel free to
explore the city any time of day or night.
OCTOBER 17-21, 2018
SEOUL, KOREA
www.wonca2018.com
Shop in Paradise
Seoul is a shopper’s paradise! Luxury brands, the latest fashions,
cosmetics, souvenirs & more. You’ll have a fantastic shopping experience.
Sponsorship & Exhibition
More than 5,000 participating industry-academic experts from over 130
countries will gather together in one location for this premier event. Make
the most out of the 22nd WONCA World Conference of Family Doctors for
your business with this wonderful sponsorship opportunity. We will offer
various packages for sponsorship and exhibition which will provide great
opportunities to promote your brand identity. All sponsorship categories
will be filled on a first come, first served basis
WONCA 2018 Secretariat
PEOPLE-X, Inc. 1F Haeoreum Bldg., 16, Yeoksam-ro 17 Gil,
Gangnam-Gu, Seoul 06236, Korea
Tel. +82-2-557-8422, 8423 Fax. +82-2-566-6087
E-mail. [email protected]
Supported by
Organized by
Welcome Message
Call for Symposia and Abstracts
On behalf of the Organizing Committee, it is my great honor and pleasure to
invite you to the 22nd WONCA World Conference of Family Doctors (Wonca
2018), which will be held in Seoul, Korea from October 17 to 21, 2018.
Abstract Submission Deadline: Jan. 31, 2018
+ My Doctor of the Aged: Dementia, Mild Cognitive Dysfunction, Osteoporosis
+ Vaccinations: Influenza, Pneumococcus, HPV, HZV, Meningococcus, JEV, Travelers' Vaccination, NIP
We look forward to welcoming you in Seoul, Korea!
+ Guidelines for COPD, Chronic Hepatitis B, CKD
Sincerely yours,
+ Asthma and Allergy
Time
08:00
09:00
10:00
Opening
Plenary
Plenary
Plenary
Plenary
Award
Plenary
Plenary
Posters
Posters
Posters
Posters
Parallel
Sessions
Workshops
Parallel
Sessions
Workshops
Parallel
Sessions
Workshops
Parallel
Sessions
Workshops
12:00
13:00
14:00
+ Biopsychosocial Approaches: Somatoform Disorder, FGID, GERD, Headache
With fascinating ancient traditions and ultramodern lifestyle, the city of
Seoul will surely be the center of many unforgettable moments for you.
10.21
09:00
+ Cardio-cerebrovascular Disease Prevention in Primary Care: Hypertension,
DM, Dyslipidemia,Peripheral Vascular Disease
+ Mental Illness in Primary Care: Depression, Anxiety, Dementia, Sleep Disorder
10.20
15:00
16:00
WONCA Council,
SIG Meetings
10.16-17
Luncheon
Symposium
Luncheon
Symposium
Luncheon
Symposium
Parallel
Sessions
Workshops
Parallel
Sessions
Workshops
Parallel
Sessions
Workshops
Parallel
Sessions
Workshops
Parallel
Sessions
Workshops
Parallel
Sessions
Workshops
Exhibition
Primary Care in the Future: Professional Excellence
10.19
Fun Run
11:00
Theme & Topics
10.18
Exhibition
At Wonca 2018, academia and industry will gather in force to not only show
their best, but to share valuable ideas and develop new friendships. Wonca
2018 will provide all participants a firm platform for a meaningful
academic, industrial, social and cultural experience.
10.17
Exhibition
The theme of the conference is “Primary Care in the Future: Professional
Excellence," and will cover diverse disciplines of family medicine from the
present to the future. For the vision of future family medicine, we plan to
offer a dynamic and stimulating array of scientific and practical hands-on
programs as well as special events.
Time
08:00
Exhibition
The Korean Academy of Family Medicine will have the privilege of hosting
Wonca 2018 in Korea, and plans to go to great lengths to ensure the
conference surpasses all expectations.
We invite all interested family medicine experts to submit symposium
proposals and oral/poster abstracts. We welcome you to contribute to the most
up-to-date research and latest developments from around the world. All
abstracts will be reviewed by the Scientific Committee and accepted abstracts
will be assigned to the appropriate session based on the author’s application
and program requirements. Abstracts should be submitted online.
Please refer to the topics below and visit www.wonca2018.com for more details.
Program at a Glance
10:00
11:00
12:00
Closing
13:00
14:00
15:00
16:00
+ Common Musculoskeletal Problems: Myofascial Pain, Fibromyalgia, Osteoarthritis
17:00
17:00
+ Urogenital Disorders: BPH, Over Active Bladder, Erectile Dysfunction,
Premature Ejaculation,Late Onset Hypogonadism
18:00
18:00
19:00
19:00
+ Cancer Survivor Management, Cancer Pain Management, Neuropathic Pain, Palliative Care
+ Bioage, Genomic Medicine
+ Smoking Cessation, Obesity Management, Health Functional Food
+ W/S: Gastroscopy, Colonoscopy, Ultrasonography, Musculoskeletal Injections
Prof. Young Sik Kim
Chairman, Host Organizing Committee
22nd WONCA World Conference 2018 Seoul
+ Telemedicine, U-Healthcare, M-Health: Wearables, Mobile Healthcare
Apps,Patient Monitoring & Telecare Devices
20:00
Welcome
Reception
Gala Dinner
20:00
* Program may be subject to change