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Med+ 2026

Organised by the Royal College of Physicians
Dates23–24 Nov 2026
LocationLondon, United Kingdom
Trainee£360
Abstracts30 Aug 2026 · 45d
The RCP’s largest specialty conference: two hybrid days of clinical updates, workshops, research and networking across more than 15 specialties.
Next stepAbstract submissions are open
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Reviewed byDr Robert BaxterDr Robert Baxter· Junior Clinical Fellow, Acute Medical Unit· Updated 16 Jul 2026
At a glance
NetworkingTwo-day national and international physician audience with workshops, panels and…View detail

Two-day national and international physician audience with workshops, panels and networking opportunities

Research ValueFive abstract categories with e-poster and presentation stages, prizes and…View detail

Five abstract categories with e-poster and presentation stages, prizes and RCP-journal publication consideration for winners

Trainee RelevanceResident-doctor abstract competition, member trainee pricing and practical workshops; hybrid…View detail

Resident-doctor abstract competition, member trainee pricing and practical workshops; hybrid access broadens attendance

ProgrammeSchedule and session highlights
Key Themes
Acute and general medicineSpecialty clinical updatesResearch and innovationInteractive workshopsHealthcare policy and best practice
AbstractsOpen · 30 Aug 2026
Abstract submissions are open
Deadline: 30 August 2026
What You Can Submit
e-posterposteroral presentationcase reportaudit/QIP
Submission Specifications
Notes
The public submission-platform landing page did not load during this rescrape; full technical specifications are PDF-only
Stages
Initial abstract submission; shortlisted authors submit an e-poster; shortlisted work is presented at the conference, with online entrants judged as posters
Deadline
30 August 2026 at 23:59 BST
Structure
Published only in the linked competition-guidelines PDF
Categories
Health services and sustainability, policy and workforce development; case reports; research including clinical, digital health, translational and innovation; education, training and medical professionalism; quality improvement and patient safety, audit
Word Limit
Published only in the linked competition-guidelines PDF
Eligibility
Main author must be a resident doctor; co-authors must be healthcare professionals, work in healthcare, or study medicine or a related field; accepted work must be presented by a resident doctor
Figures Tables
Published only in the linked competition-guidelines PDF
Presenter Requirement
A resident doctor must present accepted work
Categories & Recommended Topics
Health services and sustainability, policy and workforce development
Case reports
Research: clinical, digital health, translational and innovation
Education, training and medical professionalism
Quality improvement and patient safety, audit
Costs & registrationTrainee tickets £360
CategoryPrice
Standard registration£765
Trainee / IMT£360
Medical student£215
Dates & deadlines2 key dates
30 Aug 2026 · 45 days
Abstract submission deadline
23 Nov 2026 · 130 days
Conference begins
Venue & travelRoyal College of Physicians, Regent’s Park · London
By TrainRegent’s Park and Great Portland Street Underground stations are nearby
Venue DetailsRoyal College of Physicians at Regent’s Park, London; online attendance also available
MedicMess tips4 practical tips

MedicMess Tips

  • Abstract submissions close at 23:59 BST on 30 August 2026
  • All tickets include on-demand access until February 2027
  • Medical students can join the RCP free and access the £140 member in-person rate
  • Detailed abstract word-count and formatting rules are in the linked guidelines PDF
Complete guideFull MedicMess editorial briefing

Med+ 2026 is the Royal College of Physicians’ largest specialty conference, held over two days at Regent’s Park and online. It is open to healthcare professionals and medical or related students at all career stages, with clinical updates and best practice across acute, general and specialty medicine, panel discussions, interactive workshops, research and innovation, and networking. All tickets include live and on-demand platform access until February 2027. The event will be CPD-accredited, although the points total was not yet published. Non-member in-person rates are £765 for consultants/SAS, £360 for resident doctors and £215 for FY doctors or medical students; member in-person rates are £545, £250 and £140 respectively. The resident-doctor abstract competition closes at 23:59 BST on 30 August 2026. Categories cover health services/sustainability/policy/workforce, case reports, research including digital health and innovation, education/training/professionalism, and QI/patient safety/audit. Shortlisted authors submit an e-poster and may present; the main author and presenter must be a resident doctor. In-person winners receive prizes, and winning abstracts are forwarded to the RCP journals team for consideration for full publication. Detailed word-count and formatting rules are available only in the linked competition-guidelines PDF.