INHED 2026 Annual Scientific Meeting
University of Galway / June 18th and 19th 2026
Navigating Change in Health Professions Education
.INHED is delighted to announce that the 2026 Annual Scientific Meeting, entitled Navigating Change in Health Professions Education, will take place at the University of Galway on Thursday, June 18th and Friday, June 19th 2026.
This event represents a unique opportunity to share research, gain valuable feedback, and connect with fellow professionals in the field of health professions education.
Abstract Guidelines
Submission Details
Please note that the submission window for abstracts for the 2026 INHED conference is now open. Should you be interested to submit an abstract, you may do so by completing the online form below and uploading an abstract. The deadline for submission this year is Friday, March 6th 2026.
Presentation Formats
We welcome research and scholarly work relevant to health professions education across all levels, including undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing professional development in any health professions field.
Abstracts should be submitted as a single page in Word format. Please note and precisely adhere to the formatting guidelines below to ensure your submission is correctly reviewed.
Authors can indicate their preference during submission for one of the following oral presentation formats:
- Full Presentation: A 10-minute presentation followed by a 5-min Q&A session. Suitable for completed studies or substantial projects with detailed description of the work, this format will allow the presenter to engage in a constructive dialogue with the audience
- Short Communication: A concise (7-minute) presentation designed for sharing key highlights of research or works in progress. Ideal for preliminary findings, innovative ideas, or smaller-scale studies, with brief 3-minute Q&A to engage the audience
*please note, the final allocation will depend on the programme schedule and peer review outcomes.
Submissions presenting work in progress are welcome, but this must be clearly indicated within the abstract. Abstracts with results will be prioritised during selection. All abstracts will undergo a peer-review process conducted by a panel of experts in health professions education and decisions communicated to all those who submitted in March/April 2026.
The lead presenter(s) must register and pay the conference registration fee and be available to present at any time during the event. All submissions are final upon receipt. No amendments will be allowed to your abstract after submission to INHED, therefore please ensure that all data, including author(s) and presenter(s) details, are correct at the time of submission to facilitate publication in the conference book of abstracts.
Abstract Formatting Guidelines:
All accepted abstracts will be included in the conference programme. To ensure consistency, please adhere to the following formatting guidelines:
- Title
Use Title Case (capitalise the first letter of each major word).
The title should be concise and descriptive (max. 15 words). Example: Enhancing Clinical Skills Through Simulation-Based Learning in Medical Education.
- Author(s)
List all authors’ names in the following order:
First name followed by surname (e.g., Jane Doe). Use superscript numbers to indicate affiliations. Example: Jane Doe¹, John Smith², Mary Brown¹
- Affiliation(s)
Include institutional affiliations listed in superscript. Example:
¹Medical Education Unit, University College Cork, Ireland
²School of Medicine, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland
- Abstract Body
The abstract should not exceed 300 words.
Follow the IMRAD format with clearly marked headings:
Introduction: Briefly describe the background and study objectives.
Methods: Outline the methodology or approach used.
Results: Summarise key findings (if applicable, include preliminary or final results).
Discussion: Highlight the implications, relevance, or conclusions.
- Formatting Style
Font: Arial, size 11 pt, single-spaced.
Alignment: Left-aligned text, no indentation.
- References
A maximum of three references can be included at the end of the abstract. Use Vancouver style for references.
- Keywords
Provide 3-5 keywords that describe your study or focus area.
We look forward to receiving and reviewing your abstracts and are very hopeful to welcome you to Galway later this year!
Conference registration is not yet open but we’ll be announcing shortly when hopeful attendees can register to secure their place.
For any queries, please email info@inhed.ie