Dr. Anna Stavdal is an esteemed Family Doctor based in Oslo, Norway, where she has been providing compassionate care to patients since 1989. In addition to her clinical practice, she holds the position of Associate Professor at Oslo University, where she actively contributes to the education and training of future healthcare professionals. With primary areas of interest in health systems and the core values of family medicine, she is a passionate advocate for family medicine and primary care and she actively engages in public debates, sharing her expertise through columns and speaking engagements.

Dr Stavdal is Honorary Fellow of The College of General Practice in Sri Lanka, and holds a an Honorary Doctorate at the University of Oulo, Finland.

Dr. Stavdal’s leadership roles within family medicine organizations since 1994 demonstrate her commitment to advancing the field on various levels. She has held influential positions in Norwegian, Nordic, European, and global family medicine organizations. Notably, Dr. Stavdal has assumed the prestigious position of President of the World Organization of Family Doctors (WONCA) from  November 2021. Since November 2023 she holds the office of Immediate Past President. Her role as the head of this global organization underscores her ability to shape and guide initiatives that promote family medicine worldwide.