Sunday 27 September 2026

Call for abstracts

We invite abstract submissions from medical students and resident doctors for presentation at this year’s APMJ conference – ‘Kaleidoscope of Care – Innovation for Everyone’. Abstracts should present original work, such as research projects, audits, quality improvement initiatives, or case series, and be related to Palliative Medicine. Successful applicants will be invited to present a poster and top scoring abstracts will be selected for oral presentation. Please submit your abstract (250 words maximum) to conference.apmj@gmail.com by 12 noon, Monday 31st August.

Medical Student Essay Competition

We invite submissions for this year’s Medical Student Essay Competition, which should be centred on the conference theme ‘Kaleidoscope of Care – Innovation for Everyone.’ Essays may explore emerging or evolving challenges in palliative care, consider how innovation can broaden access and equity, or reflect on creative approaches that shape the future of care for all. Submissions may be analytical, reflective, or imaginative, provided they engage meaningfully with the theme. The winning essay will be announced at the conference. Please submit a 750 word essay to conference.apmj@gmail.com by 12 noon, Monday 31st August.

Tickets

• APM Member Resident Doctor £20.00
• Non-Member Resident Doctor £30.00
• Medical Student £10.00

Programme Coming Soon!