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EBMA Annual European Conference on Assessment in Medical Education 2026

Organised by the European Board of Medical Assessors
Dates1–3 Dec 2026
LocationLancaster, United Kingdom
Abstracts16 Sept 2026
A three-day European conference on assessment in health-professions education, covering governance, clinical competence, AI, reasoning, feedback, programmatic assessment, progression and workplace-based assessment.
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Reviewed byDr Robert BaxterDr Robert Baxter· Junior Clinical Fellow, Acute Medical Unit· Updated 27 Aug 2026
At a glance
NetworkingIn-person professional meeting
Research ValueSee submission fields and programme evidence
Trainee RelevanceSee evidence-backed editorial summary
ProgrammeSchedule and session highlights
Key Themes
assessment governanceclinical and professional practiceAI in assessmentclinical reasoningfeedbackprogrammatic assessmentworkplace-based assessment
09:30-12:30
Pre-conference workshops
Morning pre-conference workshops
13:30-16:30
Pre-conference workshops
Afternoon pre-conference workshops
16:30-17:15
Registration
Registration opens
SpeakersKeynotes and featured experts
Keynote
KE
Kevin Eva
University of British Columbia
HO
Helen Oram
King's College London
SR
Susan Rhind
University of Edinburgh
AbstractsOpen · 16 Sept 2026
Abstract submissions are open
Deadline: 16 September 2026
What You Can Submit
oralposterworkshop
Submission Specifications
Conflict
The page prominently states an extension to 16 September 2026 but stale blocks still show 16 August 2026.
Keywords
Maximum 5
References
Up to 3 optional references
Word Limit
350 words
Workshop Structure
Background; Learning objectives; Workshop Structure; Take-Home Message
Short Poster Structure
Background; Summary of work; Summary of results; Discussion & Conclusion; Take-Home Message; References
Categories & Recommended Topics
Assessment misconduct and governance
Assessment of clinical and professional practice
Assessment technologies including artificial intelligence
Clinical reasoning
Feedback
Programmatic Assessment
Progress Testing
Progression decisions and certifications
Workplace based Assessments
Costs & registrationTicket prices and registration
CategoryPrice
Early bird registration£315
Standard (consultant)£350
Medical student£175
Submission & registration deadlines3 tracked deadlines
Abstract deadline16 Sept 2026Checked 27 Aug 2026
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Early-bird registration10 Oct 2026, 17:00 BSTChecked 27 Aug 2026
Official page ↗
Registration closes12 Nov 2026Checked 27 Aug 2026
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Conference timeline3 key dates
16 Sept 2026
Abstract submission deadline
12 Nov 2026
Registration deadline
1 Dec 2026
Conference begins
Complete guideFull MedicMess editorial briefing

EBMA 2026 is for educators and assessment leads working across medicine and the health professions. The theme, “Redefining Assessment for a New Era”, considers competence, authentic performance, expert judgement, feedback, programmatic assessment, entrustment, simulation and AI-enabled tools.

Abstracts are accepted as short presentations, posters or workshops. Short and poster abstracts use Background, Summary of work, Summary of results, Discussion and Conclusion, Take-Home Message and References; workshop abstracts use Background, Learning objectives, Workshop Structure and Take-Home Message. The limit is 350 words, with up to three references and five keywords. The page prominently states that the deadline was extended to 16 September, although stale sections still show 16 August; that conflict is retained in the evidence.

The in-person conference runs on 1–3 December at Lancaster University. Early-bird rates end at 17:00 UK time on 10 October and registration closes on 12 November; Eventbrite displays £175–£350, with student, member, group and eligible low-income-country reductions described.

Ticket prices

TicketPriceAvailability
Earlybird Non-Member Registration£350.00Sales end 10 Oct 2026
Earlybird EBMA Member Registration£315.00Sales end 10 Oct 2026
Earlybird Full Time Student Registration£175.00Sales end 10 Oct 2026

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Frequently asked
When is EBMA Annual European Conference on Assessment in Medical Education 2026?
EBMA Annual European Conference on Assessment in Medical Education 2026 takes place 1–3 Dec 2026 in County South Event Space, Lancaster University, Lancaster.
Where is EBMA Annual European Conference on Assessment in Medical Education 2026 held?
EBMA Annual European Conference on Assessment in Medical Education 2026 is held at County South Event Space, Lancaster University, Lancaster, United Kingdom.
What is the abstract submission deadline for EBMA Annual European Conference on Assessment in Medical Education 2026?
Abstract submissions close on 16 Sept 2026.
When does registration close for EBMA Annual European Conference on Assessment in Medical Education 2026?
Registration closes on 12 Nov 2026.
How much does EBMA Annual European Conference on Assessment in Medical Education 2026 cost?
Registration is £350 standard.
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