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APM Undergraduate SIF Annual Conference 2026: Educating for Excellence

Organised by the Association for Palliative Medicine Undergraduate Medical Education Special Interest Forum
Dates22–22 Oct 2026
LocationLiverpool, United Kingdom
CPD4 points
A one-day palliative medicine education conference in Liverpool covering AI, equality, diversity and inclusion, undergraduate curricula, research presentations and round-table project work.
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Reviewed byDr Robert BaxterDr Robert Baxter· Junior Clinical Fellow, Acute Medical Unit· Updated 30 Aug 2026
At a glance
NetworkingThree rounds of table discussions, lunch and poster viewing; an…View detail

Three rounds of table discussions, lunch and poster viewing; an optional dinner is offered the evening before.

Research ValueThe live agenda includes six oral abstract presentations, poster viewing…View detail

The live agenda includes six oral abstract presentations, poster viewing and round-table discussion of research and best practice, but current submission specifications and deadline are not published.

Trainee RelevanceMedical students have a £20 ticket; sessions address undergraduate curricula,…View detail

Medical students have a £20 ticket; sessions address undergraduate curricula, teaching, simulation and assessment.

ProgrammeSchedule and session highlights
Key Themes
Undergraduate palliative medicine educationArtificial intelligence in higher educationEquality, diversity and inclusionCurriculum developmentResearch and best practice
09:30
Registration
Registration
10:00
Welcome
Welcome and overview of the day
Professor John Ellershaw
10:00
Welcome
Welcome from the APM Vice President
Professor Paul Paes
10:15
Keynote
Artificial Intelligence in Higher Educationkeynote
Professor David Kennedy
10:45
Keynote
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in Undergraduate Medical Educationkeynote
Professor Taz Goddard-Fuller
11:15
Break
Morning refreshments
11:35
Oral presentations
Sharing Research and Best Practice: six oral abstract presentations
12:35
Round table
Discussion of the six oral abstract presentations
13:00
Lunch and posters
Lunch and poster viewing
13:45
Project updates
Project Group updates and outline for round-table discussion
Dr Jean Potter
14:05
Round table
New medical-school curricula; assisted dying education; simulation; research and measurement; examination questions; Mersey evaluation project; AI
14:30
Round table
Round-table discussions (2)
14:55
Break
Afternoon refreshments
15:15
Round table
Round-table discussions (3)
15:40
Plenary
Feedback from the Round Table Discussions
Dr Jean Potter
16:00
Closing
Concluding comments and evaluation
Professor John Ellershaw
SpeakersKeynotes and featured experts
PJ
Professor John Ellershaw
Welcome, overview and concluding comments
PP
Professor Paul Paes
Welcome from the APM Vice President
Keynote
PD
Professor David Kennedy
Newcastle University
Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education
Keynote
PT
Professor Taz Goddard-Fuller
University of Liverpool
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in Undergraduate Medical Education
DJ
Dr Jean Potter
Project Group updates and round-table plenary
AbstractsCategories and submission guidance
What You Can Submit
posteroral
Submission Specifications
Current Cycle Status
Specifications unavailable on the live 2026 conference and SIF pages as checked 2026-08-30.
Previous Cycle Context
The official 2024 event page described delegate presentations on medical-education innovations, best practice and research and referred to an attached form. This is historical evidence only and is not treated as a 2026 specification.
Costs & registrationTicket prices and registration
CategoryPrice
Early bird registration£115
Standard (consultant)£145
Medical student£20
Conference timeline1 key date
22 Oct 2026
Conference begins
Venue & travelThe Spine Building, Paddington Village, Liverpool L7 3FA · Liverpool
Conference AddressThe Spine Building, Paddington Village, Liverpool L7 3FA
MedicMess tips3 practical tips

MedicMess Tips

  • The live 2026 pages do not expose the abstract deadline or submission rules; do not reuse the historical 2024 form.
  • The optional dinner is booked separately and costs £32 before drinks and service charge.
  • Accommodation instructions are emailed after conference registration.
Complete guideFull MedicMess editorial briefing

This one-day Liverpool meeting is for clinicians and educators involved in undergraduate palliative medicine. The programme covers artificial intelligence in higher education, equality, diversity and inclusion, curriculum development, simulation, assessment and research measurement. It includes six oral abstract presentations, poster viewing and repeated round-table discussions, and the event page confirms four approved CPD credits.

The current 2026 pages show research and best-practice presentations but no longer publish the abstract deadline, eligibility, word limit, structure, categories or submission link. An official 2024 page confirms that this annual series previously used an attached abstract form for medical-education innovation, best practice and research, but those expired specifications have not been applied to the 2026 record.

Current early-bird tickets are £115 for APM members and £145 for non-members; medical-student tickets are £20. A conference dinner is offered separately on the preceding evening for £32, and a nearby hotel rate of £95 bed and breakfast is available after registration, plus a stated £2.40 per-person local city tax. The Spine Building is in Paddington Village, Liverpool, postcode L7 3FA.

Frequently asked
When is APM Undergraduate SIF Annual Conference 2026: Educating for Excellence?
APM Undergraduate SIF Annual Conference 2026: Educating for Excellence takes place 22–22 Oct 2026 in The Spine Building, Paddington Village, Liverpool L7 3FA, Liverpool.
Where is APM Undergraduate SIF Annual Conference 2026: Educating for Excellence held?
APM Undergraduate SIF Annual Conference 2026: Educating for Excellence is held at The Spine Building, Paddington Village, Liverpool L7 3FA, Liverpool, United Kingdom.
How much does APM Undergraduate SIF Annual Conference 2026: Educating for Excellence cost?
Registration is £145 standard.
Is APM Undergraduate SIF Annual Conference 2026: Educating for Excellence CPD accredited?
Yes — APM Undergraduate SIF Annual Conference 2026: Educating for Excellence is CPD accredited (4 CPD points).
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