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APMJ Conference: Kaleidoscope of Care – Innovation for Everyone 2026

Organised by the Association for Palliative Medicine Juniors (APMJ)
Dates27–27 Sept 2026
LocationUnited Kingdom
Trainee£20
Abstracts31 Aug 2026
A one-day virtual palliative medicine conference for medical students and resident doctors, combining keynote, parallel, research, careers, poster and oral-presentation sessions.
Next stepAbstract submissions are open
Submit abstract
Reviewed byDr Robert BaxterDr Robert Baxter· Junior Clinical Fellow, Acute Medical Unit· Updated 30 Aug 2026
At a glance
NetworkingDelegates can move between online breakout rooms; networking is virtual.View detail

Delegates can move between online breakout rooms; networking is virtual.

Research ValueThe live abstract call accepts research, audit, quality improvement and…View detail

The live abstract call accepts research, audit, quality improvement and case series; successful applicants present posters and top-scoring abstracts are selected for oral presentation.

Trainee RelevanceStudent and resident-doctor pricing plus research, SAS careers, supportive oncology…View detail

Student and resident-doctor pricing plus research, SAS careers, supportive oncology careers and specialty-application sessions.

ProgrammeSchedule and session highlights
Key Themes
Expanding accessPalliative care across complex settingsResearchCareers in palliative medicine
09:00
Welcome
Welcome and Introductions
Dr Suzanne Kite
09:05
Keynote
What it means to care? Followed by Q&Akeynote
Rekha Vijayshankar
10:00
Parallel sessions
Expanding Access: trauma-informed practice with asylum seekers; homelessness and palliative care; auditing end-of-life care
Loren Seaman and Toby Kilby-Pollard; Sam Dorney-Smith; Dr Mary Miller
10:50
Break
Break
11:00
Parallel sessions
Complex Settings: conflict zones; inclusive bereavement support; communicating uncertainty
Dr Mhoira Leng; Dr Lucy Selman; Dr Stephen Fenning
11:50
Oral presentations
Selected abstracts followed by Q&A
Facilitated by Dr Madeleine Fisher
12:30
Lunch and posters
Lunch and virtual poster display
13:00
Awards
Announcement of oral, poster and essay competition winners and runners-up
Facilitated by Dr Madeleine Fisher
13:05
Plenary
Research in Palliative Medicine: Opportunities for Students and Trainees
The Palliative Care Research Society, Dr Rachel Davies and Dr Elisha De-Alker
13:55
Parallel sessions
Research Spotlight: sialorrhea after severe acquired brain injury; marginalised populations; accessible future care planning
Teresa Clark; Dr Joy Rafferty; Dr Sally Boa
14:45
Break
Break
15:00
Careers
Alternative pathways: SAS Careers in Palliative Medicine
Dr Beth Goundry
15:30
Careers
Career pathways to delivering supportive oncology
Dr Daniel Monnery
16:00
Careers
Applying for and working in Palliative Medicine
16:45
Closing
Closing Remarks
SpeakersKeynotes and featured experts
Keynote
RV
Rekha Vijayshankar
What it means to care?
LS
Loren Seaman
Reflective Arts and Trauma-Informed Practice with Asylum Seekers
TK
Toby Kilby-Pollard
Reflective Arts and Trauma-Informed Practice with Asylum Seekers
SD
Sam Dorney-Smith
Homelessness and Palliative Care
DM
Dr Mary Miller
Why audit care at the end of life?
DM
Dr Mhoira Leng
Teaching Palliative Care in Conflict Zones
DL
Dr Lucy Selman
Inclusivity and equity in bereavement support
DS
Dr Stephen Fenning
Communicating Uncertainty in the Palliative Care Setting
DR
Dr Rachel Davies
Research in Palliative Medicine
DE
Dr Elisha De-Alker
Research in Palliative Medicine
TC
Teresa Clark
Assessment and Management of Sialorrhea
DJ
Dr Joy Rafferty
Palliative Care on the margins
DS
Dr Sally Boa
Making Future Care Planning Accessible
DB
Dr Beth Goundry
SAS Careers in Palliative Medicine
DD
Dr Daniel Monnery
Supportive oncology careers
AbstractsOpen · 31 Aug 2026
Abstract submissions are open
Deadline: 31 August 2026
What You Can Submit
posteroral
Submission Specifications
Topic
Original work related to Palliative Medicine
Deadline
2026-08-31 12:00 Europe/London
Word Limit
250 words maximum
Eligibility
Medical students and resident doctors
Submission Method
Email to conference.apmj@gmail.com
Categories & Recommended Topics
Palliative Medicine
Costs & registrationTrainee tickets £20
CategoryPrice
Standard (consultant)£30
Trainee£20
Medical student£10
Submission & registration deadlines2 tracked deadlines
Abstract deadline31 Aug 2026, 12:00 BSTChecked 30 Aug 2026
Official page ↗
Award deadline7 Sept 2026, 12:00 BSTChecked 30 Aug 2026
Official page ↗
Conference timeline2 key dates
31 Aug 2026
Abstract submission deadline
27 Sept 2026
Conference begins
Venue & travelOnline
FormatOnline via Microsoft Teams
MedicMess tips3 practical tips

MedicMess Tips

  • Use the Microsoft Teams desktop app where possible and update it before the conference.
  • Join with the account used for registration so breakout-room access works.
  • The official page does not state an abstract structure, figures policy or presenter-registration obligation.
Complete guideFull MedicMess editorial briefing

This one-day Microsoft Teams conference is designed for medical students and resident doctors interested in palliative medicine. The programme runs from 09:00 to 17:00 and mixes a keynote, three sets of parallel sessions, research and careers plenaries, abstract presentations, virtual posters and breakout-room discussion. Six CPD credits have been approved.

You can submit original palliative-medicine work as research, audit, quality improvement or a case series. Abstracts are limited to 250 words and must arrive by email by 12:00 on Monday 31 August 2026. Successful applicants present a poster, with the highest-scoring abstracts selected for oral presentation. Medical students can also enter a separate 750-word essay competition on the conference theme by 12:00 on Monday 7 September 2026.

Tickets cost £20 for APM-member resident doctors, £30 for non-member resident doctors and £10 for medical students. The meeting is online-only, and the organiser recommends joining through an up-to-date Microsoft Teams desktop app using the account attached to your registration so that you can move between breakout rooms.

Frequently asked
When is APMJ Conference: Kaleidoscope of Care – Innovation for Everyone 2026?
APMJ Conference: Kaleidoscope of Care – Innovation for Everyone 2026 takes place 27–27 Sept 2026.
Where is APMJ Conference: Kaleidoscope of Care – Innovation for Everyone 2026 held?
APMJ Conference: Kaleidoscope of Care – Innovation for Everyone 2026 can be attended online.
What is the abstract submission deadline for APMJ Conference: Kaleidoscope of Care – Innovation for Everyone 2026?
Abstract submissions close on 31 Aug 2026.
How much does APMJ Conference: Kaleidoscope of Care – Innovation for Everyone 2026 cost?
Registration is £20 for trainees, £30 standard.
Is APMJ Conference: Kaleidoscope of Care – Innovation for Everyone 2026 CPD accredited?
Yes — APMJ Conference: Kaleidoscope of Care – Innovation for Everyone 2026 is CPD accredited (6 CPD points).
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