by InTrieste
Thirty physicians have completed a three-year training program in general medicine and are expected to join the primary care network across the Friuli Venezia Giulia region, regional health officials announced this week.
The graduates received their diplomas at the regional health training center, formerly known as Ceformed, after completing a curriculum that combined classroom instruction with extensive clinical practice. The program, organized by the Regional Health Coordination Agency (Arcs), is designed to prepare doctors for careers as family physicians.
Over the course of three years, participants completed 4,800 hours of training, including 3,200 hours of practical experience in hospitals, community health facilities, and the offices of accredited general practitioners and pediatricians. The remaining 1,600 hours were devoted to theoretical instruction.
Regional health authorities described the addition of the new physicians as an important contribution to strengthening primary care services, a sector that has faced growing demands in recent years.
“The role of general practitioners is central to the ongoing reorganization of the healthcare system and remains one of the key points of contact between citizens and public health services,” said Riccardo Riccardi, the regional councillor for health, in a statement.
The training program aims to equip future family doctors with clinical, organizational, and communication skills through a combination of academic study and hands-on experience.
The 2022–2025 cohort included 16 women and 14 men, ranging in age from 29 to 58. Officials said the training center continues to play a significant role in workforce development for the region’s healthcare system. In addition to overseeing the general medicine program, the center provides continuing education for a range of healthcare professionals, including emergency physicians, pediatricians, and outpatient specialists.
Regional authorities said continued investment in training and professional development remains a priority as healthcare systems adapt to changing demographic and service needs.
