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European Hernia Society

49th Annual International Congress of the European Hernia Society 2027

Dates2–4 Jun 2027
LocationAntwerp, Belgium
Abstracts1 Feb 2027
The 49th Annual International Congress of the European Hernia Society (EHS 2027) takes place in Antwerp from 2 to 4 June 2027. Under the theme “Facing Facts”, it brings the international hernia and abdominal wall surgery community to A Room with a ZOO beside Antwerp Central Station.
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Reviewed byDr Robert BaxterDr Robert Baxter· Junior Clinical Fellow, Acute Medical Unit· Updated 15 Sept 2026
CST 2027 applicationsOnly some conferences count for Core Surgical Training CT1, but it ends after the 19 Nov 2026 deadline, so it counts for next year's applications instead.Why

Attending scores nothing: you must have presented it yourself. The conference must be run or accredited by a UK Royal College of Surgeons, a national or international surgical organisation, or a regional deanery, or be CPD accredited. Presentations are one of six domains, each scored A to E at interview.

Oral, national or international, delivered by youBand B
Poster, national or international, first authorBand D
Local presentation or regional posterNothing
Paper without a PubMed IDNothing
Non-accredited or undergraduate medical school society organised conferences will not be accepted.NHSE, CST portfolio guidance for candidates

NHSE Core Surgery: Portfolio guidance for candidates 2025/26

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Frequently asked
When is 49th Annual International Congress of the European Hernia Society 2027?
49th Annual International Congress of the European Hernia Society 2027 takes place 2–4 Jun 2027 in A Room with a Zoo, Antwerp.
Where is 49th Annual International Congress of the European Hernia Society 2027 held?
49th Annual International Congress of the European Hernia Society 2027 is held at A Room with a Zoo, Antwerp, Belgium.
What is the abstract submission deadline for 49th Annual International Congress of the European Hernia Society 2027?
Abstract submissions close on 1 Feb 2027.
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