ABSTRACT SUBMISSION

Thrivein Med Medical Students Conference 2026

 

The theme for The Aspiring Medic’s Support’s (TAMS) annual conference is ‘More than a Medic: Careers, Identity and Impact’.

It will be held on Saturday June 20th, 2026 at The Royal College of Surgeons of England, in London, providing a platform for aspiring and current medical students to explore innovative practices and ideas in healthcare.

The presentations offer an opportunity for attendees to present at a national conference. Delegates will be able to showcase their research, projects, and initiatives focused on innovation in various settings, including healthcare, medical education, leadership, and entrepreneurship. We invite submissions that highlight novel approaches, technological advancements, and creative solutions that address challenges in the medical field.

Abstract submissions should align with the conference theme of "More than a Medic" - embracing a diverse range of areas outside of but related to clinical medicine. This covers a wide range of topics, including but not limited to: 

  • Medical technology and/or digital health solutions

  • Artificial intelligence in Medicine

  • Novel methods for medical education and training

  • Leadership initiatives within the medical community and beyond

  • Entrepreneurial ventures in healthcare or medical education

  • Creative approaches to patient care and treatment

  • Approaches to help medics explore careers outside of Medicine

Submissions will be reviewed by the TAMS team, with accepted oral presentations to be presented during the conference  and accepted posters will be displayed during the conference, providing presenters with an opportunity to showcase their work to a diverse audience of peers, mentors, and industry leaders.

Submission guidelines:

  • Abstracts should be no longer than 500 words, excluding the title, references, and presenter's names.

  • The abstract should clearly indicate the main conclusions of the paper or project.

  • Use Vancouver referencing style for citing references within the abstract.

  • While submissions of abstracts that are still in progress are accepted, assessors will consider whether results are included in the abstract or not.

  • Include the following sections in the abstract: Introduction, Objective, Methods, Results, Conclusion.

    • Provide a brief background or context for the project, highlighting its significance in the ‘Introduction’.

    • Clearly state the aim or purpose of the project in the ‘Objective’ section.

    • Describe the methods or approach used to conduct the project in the ‘Methods’.

    • Summarise the key findings or outcomes of the project in the ‘Results’.

    • Highlight the main conclusions or implications of the project in the ‘Conclusion’.

  • A maximum of three authors can be listed.

  • List references cited in the abstract at the end. A maximum of three can be listed.

  • You will receive confirmation of abstract acceptance on Friday 15th May 2026.

  • The highest-scoring abstract will be selected for a featured oral presentation at the conference, with other accepted abstracts presented as poster presentations.

  • The author(s) of accepted abstracts must register for a place or purchase a ticket by the early deadline of Friday 29th May 2026 to guarantee inclusion of their poster at the conference.

To submit an abstract please visit submission portal link. The deadline for abstract submissions is Friday 8th May 2026 at 5pm.