This year marks 120 years since the Medical Association saw the light in Örebro. The number of members at that time reached 900 doctors, of whom only ten were women. Annual fees? It was three crowns. These historical facts were the basis of the President of the Medical Association, Sofia Rydgren-Stahl, in her opening remarks during the first day of the Council meeting. It took delegates on a journey back to a state of extreme distress and scarce resources.

Doctors at that time faced unimaginable experiences. In the past 30 years, nine epidemics have swept across the country and the dreaded Spanish Flu soon made its appearance. But instead of giving up, the doctors organized themselves and became strong together. This is their legacy that we continue today,” said Sofia Rydgren-Stahl.

She stated that the conditions of the medical profession today are much better than they were when the Doctors Syndicate was formed. Sofia Rydgren-Stahl stressed that many of the issues that the Medical Association is fighting for have been pursued for many years.

Influence at work is a marathon. The issue of continuing education is living proof of this. We have been working on this issue for a long time, and year after year we have strengthened our positions and run a few kilometers further.

The government recently announced that an investigation will be conducted to make suggestions on how to ensure continuing education for doctors.

– We have never been closer to the goal.

Sophia Rydgren-Stahl also looked ahead. New technology and artificial intelligence can impact healthcare, as they do for a growing proportion of older adults. She noted that the demographics of the medical profession are also changing.

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-We have more women and more educated abroad. We also have a new generation of doctors who have different requirements. Flexibility, security and work life balance are highly valued. All this and much more we as an organization must take with us as we shape the next 120 years of the Medical Association.

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