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EuroTuesday: online sessions by EuroNet MRPH.

EuroTuesdays 2026: MasterMentoring with Two Directors General of Public Health

On Tuesday 20 October 2026, from 18:30 to 19:30 CEST, EuroTuesday hosts the first MasterMentoring session of the EuroNet MRPH Mentorship Programme 2.0: From Residency to Public Health Leadership. Two Journeys, Two Perspectives.

Two leaders of their countries’ public health administrations will talk about their careers, what they learned along the way and their advice to residents:

  • Rita Sá Machado, MD, MPH, Director General of Health, Ministry of Health, Portugal
  • Pedro Gullón, MD, MPH, PhD, Director General for Public Health and Health Equity, Ministry of Health, Spain

Anca Vasiliu, MD, public health specialist and member of the EuroNet MRPH Alumni Team, moderates the conversation. Session details and registration: register on Zoom.

EuroTuesday promo, 20 October 2026, 18:30 to 19:30 CEST: MasterMentoring, From Residency to Public Health Leadership, with Rita Sá Machado and Pedro Gullón, moderated by Anca Vasiliu.

EuroTuesdays in 2026

EuroTuesdays are EuroNet MRPH’s online sessions: an hour with people who work in public health, free and open to residents across the network. The series restarted on 26 May 2026, and this year’s sessions so far are:

  • 26 May: Public Health and Health Care Delivery in Conflict Settings, with Dr Annette Heinzelmann, Regional Emergency Director of the WHO Health Emergencies Programme, Eastern Mediterranean Region, on how protracted conflict deepens health crises, the challenges of delivering care in such conditions, and what international organisations such as WHO do to provide aid.
  • 23 June: the launch of the Mentorship Programme 2.0, with Alumni Lead Ivonne A. Torres and the 2026 Alumni Team.
  • 29 September: Protecting Health from Weather Related Harm, on the UK’s adverse weather and health plans and weather-health alert systems, with Agostinho Sousa and Ross Thompson of the UK Health Security Agency.

All past sessions are on our EuroTuesdays page. Is there a topic or a speaker you would like to hear? Tell our Capacity Building Lead through the contact form.

Alumni Section

Launching the Alumni Section and First Mentorship Programme

EuroNet MRPH is proud to announce a major expansion of our community: the official launch of the EuroNet MRPH Alumni Section.

Created to ensure our network thrives beyond residency, this new section is a dedicated space for former members to stay connected, share opportunities, and continue contributing to the public health field. By blending the experience of alumni with the fresh perspectives of current residents, we are taking a significant step toward our core mission of strengthening the Public Health Workforce in Europe.

Why an Alumni Section? The Alumni Section bridges the gap between training and professional practice. It is designed to:

  • Promote networking among former and current members.
  • Encourage collaboration and partnerships across borders.
  • Offer opportunities for professional growth and lifelong learning, focusing on areas often outside the scope of formal training.

Meet the 2025 Alumni Team This initiative is coordinated by a dedicated team elected to support our growing network:

  • Carolina Baptista (Alumni Lead)
  • David Peyre-Costa
  • Damir Ivanković
  • Maria Francesca Manca

First Initiative: Call for Mentors! To kickstart this new chapter, we are thrilled to launch the 1st EuroNet MRPH Mentorship Programme. We invite our alumni to support the next generation of specialists by becoming mentors.

  • What: Guide and support a current resident.
  • When: The first edition runs from September to December 2025.
  • Deadline: Applications are open until August 15, 2025, at 23:59 CET.

Apply here to be a Mentor

How to Join the Section Whether you completed your residency or moved into the public health field through a different path, you are welcome here. By joining, you will gain access to our exclusive WhatsApp community to share ideas, proposals, and job opportunities.

Register for the Alumni Section here

We look forward to building a lasting community that supports public health professionals at every stage of their careers. Welcome back!