DEGAM

What DEGAM does

DEGAM (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Allgemeinmedizin und Familienmedizin) is the German professional society for general and family medicine, organized as a registered nonprofit association (eingetragener Verein, e.V.) headquartered in Berlin. The society represents nearly 10,000 general practitioners and family physicians (Hausärzte) across Germany and serves as the recognized institutional voice for evidence-based primary care in the country. Its members include practicing physicians, medical students, and young physicians engaged through the JADE (Junge Allgemeinmedizin) section.

DEGAM's core product portfolio spans knowledge production, professional development, and community platforms. Knowledge products include the peer-reviewed Zeitschrift für Allgemeinmedizin (ZFA) published 8 times per year in print and digital form, evidence-based clinical practice guidelines (Leitlinien) for physicians and patients, and the Facharzt-Training Allgemeinmedizin exam preparation tool with 100 case examples. Community and practice platforms include the Famulaturbörse (399 nationwide medical student internship listings), Praxishospitationen (peer practice observation program with standardized questionnaires), DEGAM-ForNet (research funding network), and the Forum Allgemeinmedizin collaborative forum spanning 29 university locations across 6 working groups. The flagship event is the annual congress 'Gesundheit gestalten,' featuring over 1,000 abstracts, hundreds of contributions, and up to 20 parallel sessions.

DEGAM's business model is member-funded: annual membership fees constitute the primary revenue stream, supplemented by congress ticket revenue (with member discounts), journal subscription revenue, and ancillary service fees. The society distributes its offerings through direct membership sign-up via its website (www.degam.de), self-service digital platforms, the annual congress, regional 'Tage der Allgemeinmedizin' events, the EvidenzUpdate podcast, and social media channels (Bluesky, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn). DEGAM does not publish revenue figures and operates as a nonprofit governed by an elected Präsidium. Strategic priorities include advocating for a reformed German primary care system (Primärversorgungssystem), expanding digital service offerings, and developing the physician pipeline through student-facing platforms.

Name

DEGAM

Legal name

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Allgemeinmedizin und Familienmedizin e.V.

Website

https://degam.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

DEGAM is the German professional society for general and family medicine, serving nearly 10,000 general practitioners and family physicians across Germany through membership services, clinical guidelines, an annual congress, and the peer-reviewed ZFA journal.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Medical Association Services

NAICS

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Healthcare & Clinical Professional Development (CME/CE) (EDAGANAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Healthcare & Medical Licensure Exam Prep (USMLE/COMLEX, NCLEX, Dentistry, Pharmacy, PA) (EDANAIAA)

Keywords

• General medicine society
• Family medicine association
• Clinical practice guidelines
• Continuing medical education
• Primary care advocacy

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees provide the primary revenue stream. Members receive reduced congress tickets, 8 issues of the journal ZFA, knowledge tools, and networking opportunities.
2. Congress Tickets: Revenue from annual congress 'Gesundheit gestalten' with reduced prices for members.
3. Journal Subscriptions: Members receive 8 issues of the Zeitschrift für Allgemeinmedizin (ZFA). Digital access available through ZFA-Online.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

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Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

DEGAM is a professional medical society that delivers membership services to nearly 10,000 German general practitioners and family physicians. Its core offerings include annual membership with benefits such as reduced congress tickets and journal access, the annual congress "Gesundheit gestalten," the Zeitschrift für Allgemeinmedizin (ZFA) journal (print and ZFA-Online digital), evidence-based clinical practice guidelines (Leitlinien), the DEGAM-ForNet research funding program, and community-building initiatives including JADE for young physicians, the Famulaturbörse clerkship platform, and the Praxishospitationen practice observation program.

Product overview

DEGAM (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Allgemeinmedizin und Familienmedizin) is a professional medical society, not a software product company. It operates as a unified organization offering membership services, annual congresses, clinical guidelines, a peer-reviewed journal (ZFA), podcasts, research funding (ForNet), and community networks for young physicians (JADE). The society also maintains practical platforms including the Famulaturbörse (nationwide clerkship exchange with 399 listings), Praxishospitationen (practice observation programs), and the Forum Allgemeinmedizin (collaborative forum with 6 working groups across 29 university locations). These services are interconnected through a member portal requiring login, with the congress, journal, and guidelines serving as the core knowledge resources for its nearly 10,000 members.

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Brands

• DEGAM: Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Allgemeinmedizin und Familienmedizin.

Products and services

• DEGAM Membership Professional membership in the German Society for General and Family Medicine, offering reduced congress tickets, 8 issues per year of the Zeitschrift für Allgemeinmedizin (ZFA), access to knowledge tools, and collegial exchange. Available to general practitioners, family physicians, and other professionals engaged in general medicine in Germany.
• Jahreskongress "Gesundheit gestalten" Annual DEGAM congress featuring over 1,000 abstracts, hundreds of contributions, and up to 20 parallel sessions covering interdisciplinary answers to healthcare challenges. Reduced-price tickets are available to members. Targets general practitioners, family physicians, researchers, and other healthcare professionals.
• DEGAM Leitlinien (Clinical Practice Guidelines) Evidence-based clinical practice guidelines for general and family medicine, including versions for physicians and patients, with a monthly featured guideline (e.g., S1-Leitlinie Hitzestörungen, Leitlinie des Monats: Niere). Targets practicing general practitioners, family physicians, and patients seeking authoritative clinical guidance.
• Zeitschrift für Allgemeinmedizin (ZFA) Peer-reviewed Journal for General Medicine published by DEGAM, available as print subscription (8 issues per year) and digital ZFA-Online access for members. Targets general practitioners, family physicians, and academic researchers in primary care.
• DEGAM Podcast Allgemeinmedizin Podcast series covering topics in general medicine, including 'EvidenzUpdate' episodes and discussions on medical society matters. Targets general practitioners, family physicians, and the broader primary care professional audience.
• DEGAM-ForNet Research Funding Research funding network and program supporting general medicine research in Germany. Provides funding, coordination, and infrastructure for academic and practitioner-led research in primary care. Targets researchers and academic institutions in general medicine.
• JADE (Junge Allgemeinmedizin) Network and community for young physicians interested in general medicine, providing opportunities for networking and professional development. Targets young general practitioners, residents, and medical students entering general medicine.
• Famulaturbörse Nationwide platform connecting medical students with clerkship placements in general practice, internal medicine, and pediatric practices. Offers 399 entries with filtering by postal code, radius, and specialty. Targets medical students seeking general practice clerkships and member practices offering placements.
• Praxishospitationen Practice observation program where colleagues visit each other's practices to observe physician-patient interactions and practice workflows. Supported by a DEGAM manual, guidelines, and standardized checklists. Targets general practitioners and family physicians seeking peer learning and quality improvement.
• Forum Allgemeinmedizin Collaborative forum involving DEGAM section 'Studium und Hochschule', GHA, GMA-Ausschuss Primärversorgung, and Stammtisch Lehre Allgemeinmedizin Frankfurt, with six working groups and 29 university locations participating. Covers Blockpraktikum, Praktisches Jahr, M3-Prüfungen, and other teaching initiatives. Targets university faculty and academic departments teaching general medicine.
• Facharzt-Training Allgemeinmedizin Exam preparation tool for the specialist examination in general medicine, featuring 100 case examples with exam questions and answers. Available as 4th edition, free for DEGAM members. Targets physicians preparing for the specialist (Facharzt) examination in general medicine.
• Primärversorgungssystem Initiative DEGAM initiative advocating for a primary care system (Primärversorgungssystem) in Germany, promoting interdisciplinary approaches to healthcare challenges. Includes position papers and public advocacy. Targets policymakers, healthcare system stakeholders, and the broader general practice community.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 10,000 members strengthening evidence-based general medicine

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Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• GHA (Gesellschaft für Hochschullehre in der Allgemeinmedizin)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGHA collaborates with DEGAM through the Forum Allgemeinmedizin, which prepares for medical education requirements and develops shared curricula, teaching content, and examinations across university locations.
• GMA-Ausschuss PrimärversorgungcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGMA (Society for Medical Education) Primary Care Committee participates in Forum Allgemeinmedizin for joint development of medical education standards.
• Stammtisch Lehre Allgemeinmedizin FrankfurtminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrankfurt-based teaching network participates in Forum Allgemeinmedizin for curriculum sharing and best practices.
• 29 University Medical SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner29 university locations participate in the Forum Allgemeinmedizin working groups covering Blockpraktikum, Praktisches Jahr, M3-Prüfungen, and other teaching initiatives.
• DESAM (Deutsche Stiftung für Allgemeinmedizin)coreOthersDEGAM's own foundation DESAM supports research and education in general medicine, representing an organizational extension rather than external partnership.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Schweizerische Gesellschaft für Allgemeinmedizin (SGP) / SGAM: Swiss society for general practice with comparable member services, journal, and CME offerings. Regional peer in the DACH region.
• Österreichische Gesellschaft für Allgemeinmedizin (ÖGAM): Austrian society for general practice, providing nearly identical membership, CME, and guideline services to DEGAM but only for Austria. Closest German-speaking regional peer.

Broad incumbents

• WONCA (World Organization of Family Doctors): Global umbrella organization for national GP/family medicine colleges, of which DEGAM is a member. Comparable mission around general practice advocacy worldwide, with a broader geopolitical scope.
• Deutsche Gesellschaft für Innere Medizin (DGIM): German professional society for internal medicine. Peer-level overlap with DEGAM in the German medical society landscape, particularly in clinical guidelines and congress activity, though with a different specialty focus.
• Bundesärztekammer (German Medical Association): National umbrella association of all German physicians. Overlaps with DEGAM in CME, professional policy, and member advocacy, but at a broader scope across all specialties.
• Kassenärztliche Bundesvereinigung (KBV): Federal association of statutory health insurance physicians in Germany. Adjacent to DEGAM's stakeholder ecosystem, representing GPs politically and in reimbursement negotiations, with overlapping constituents.

Direct peers

• Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP): UK professional society for GPs offering membership, clinical guidelines, a peer-reviewed journal (BJGP), and a flagship annual conference. Closest functional analogue to DEGAM, just in the UK market.
• College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC): Canadian professional society for family physicians offering membership, Mainpro+ CME, clinical guidelines, and a major annual Family Medicine Forum. Strong functional analogue to DEGAM in another national healthcare system.
• American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP): US professional society for family physicians with membership, CME, clinical guidelines, research funding, and a major annual congress (FMX). Directly comparable in mission, scale, and product mix to DEGAM.

Others

• European General Practice Research Network (EGPRN): European research network focused on general practice research, complementary to DEGAM's ForNet research funding and congress research track. Comparable in scientific mission but not membership-based.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/DEGAMPresse
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/degam
• Instagraminstagram.com/degam_berlin

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