Are you a new patient advocate joining a European Reference Network?
EURORDIS is hosting an ePAG induction session on 18 March 2026 to equip new ePAG (European Patient Advisory Group) advocates with essential knowledge about their role. This online session covers the fundamentals of ERNs, patient advocacy responsibilities, and available support resources.
What you will learn
The induction session provides:
- An introduction to European Reference Networks (ERNs) and how they work
- The role and responsibilities of ePAG advocates
- EURORDIS support available to patient advocates
- Where to find helpful resources and guidance
- Practical information for effective patient partnership in ERNs
Who should attend
This session is designed for:
- New ePAG advocates across all 24 European Reference Networks
- Potential patient advocacy volunteers
- ERN members interested in understanding the patient advocacy role
Please note: this session covers general aspects of ERNs and ePAG roles. Each ERN, including VASCERN, organises its own specific onboarding sessions to cover network-specific information.
Event details
- Date: Tuesday, 18 March 2026
- Time: 15:30–16:30 CET
- Platform: Online
- Language: English
Registration deadline: 1 March 2026
Additional resources
For more information about patient advocacy in ERNs, visit the EURORDIS Welcome Package.
To learn more about VASCERN’s European Patient Advocacy Group, visit the VASCERN ePAG page.