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Northeast England & Yorkshire 2026

Organised by the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
Dates18–18 Nov 2026
LocationNewcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Abstracts30 Sept 2026
In-person RCPE regional general and acute medicine symposium in Newcastle covering common front-door presentations, CPD applied for and practical venue access.
Next stepAbstract submissions are open
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Reviewed byDr Robert BaxterDr Robert Baxter· Junior Clinical Fellow, Acute Medical Unit· Updated 24 Aug 2026
At a glance
NetworkingIn-person regional meeting in Newcastle, with poster presentations during a…View detail

In-person regional meeting in Newcastle, with poster presentations during a break and opportunities to meet the organising committee and attendees.

Research ValueA live poster call accepts case reports, audits and QI…View detail

A live poster call accepts case reports, audits and QI work; selected authors present for 2–3 minutes and first- and second-place prizes are awarded.

Trainee RelevanceExplicitly aimed at students and doctors in training, with a…View detail

Explicitly aimed at students and doctors in training, with a £20 student fee, practical acute-take teaching and a competitive poster route.

ProgrammeSchedule and session highlights
Key Themes
Acute presentationsGeneral medicineFront-door decision makingMental health and functional disordersRegional clinical practice
09:25
Welcome
Welcome and opening address
Professor Mark Strachan
09:30
Clinical update
Rash in the Emergency Assessment Unit
Dr Simon Meggitt
10:00
Clinical update
Alcohol and the liver
Dr Lucy Turner
10:30
Clinical update
Thrombocytopenia and thrombosis
Dr Laith Tafesh
11:00
Break
Break
11:30
Clinical update
Pleural effusions and chest drain conundrums
Dr Kathryn Gracie
12:00
Keynote
Hypoglycaemiakeynote
Professor Mark Strachan
12:45
Break
Lunch
13:30
Clinical update
The faller on the acute take
TBC
14:00
Clinical update
Common Mental Disorders in the General Hospital
Dr Mathew Harrison
14:30
Clinical update
Functional neurology
Dr Naomi Warren
15:00
Break
Break
15:25
Clinical update
Deteriorating renal patients
TBC
15:55
Clinical update
Chest pain - pearls and pitfalls
Dr Alison Lee
16:25
Discussion
Discussion
Panel
16:40
Close
Closing remarks
SpeakersKeynotes and featured experts
Keynote
PM
Professor Mark Strachan
Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
Welcome; keynote lecture on hypoglycaemia
DS
Dr Simon Meggitt
Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle
Rash in the Emergency Assessment Unit
DL
Dr Lucy Turner
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Alcohol and the liver
DL
Dr Laith Tafesh
Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle upon Tyne
Thrombocytopenia and thrombosis
DK
Dr Kathryn Gracie
Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust
Pleural effusions and chest drain conundrums
DM
Dr Mathew Harrison
Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Common Mental Disorders in the General Hospital
DN
Dr Naomi Warren
Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Functional neurology
DA
Dr Alison Lee
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Chest pain - pearls and pitfalls
AbstractsOpen · 30 Sept 2026
Abstract submissions are open
Deadline: 30 September 2026
What You Can Submit
poster
Submission Specifications
Scope
Acute and general medicine; submissions may cover any medical specialty but should be applicable to the general physician and show clinical or patient benefit.
Prizes
First- and second-place poster prizes.
Structure
Unstructured; include a brief outline of the presentation.
Word Limit
250 words
Eligibility
Medical students and doctors in training (resident and non-consultant). Successful applicants must attend the event in person.
Presentation
Poster only; successful applicants give a 2–3 minute poster presentation during a conference break.
Accepted Work
Case reports, audits and QI work are explicitly welcomed.
Co Presenters
Maximum one additional co-presenter.
Deadline Statement
Midnight GMT, Wednesday 30 September 2026; stored as a date-only deadline because the phrase does not disambiguate the start or end of the calendar day.
Costs & registrationTicket prices and registration
CategoryPrice
Standard (consultant)£155
Medical student£20
Submission & registration deadlines1 tracked deadline
Abstract deadline30 Sept 2026Checked 24 Aug 2026
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Conference timeline2 key dates
30 Sept 2026
Abstract submission deadline
18 Nov 2026
Conference begins
Venue & travelThe Catalyst, 3 Science Square, Newcastle Helix · Newcastle upon Tyne
BikeSecure bike storage available.
ParkingPaid parking nearby subject to availability; attendees should source parking in advance.
By MetroSeven-minute walk from St James Metro Station.
By TrainNine-minute walk from Newcastle Central Station; trains to London in under three hours.
Venue DetailsThe Catalyst, 3 Science Square, Newcastle Helix, Newcastle upon Tyne NE4 5TG.
MedicMess tips3 practical tips

MedicMess Tips

  • Student fee is listed as £20.
  • Book parking in advance if driving.
  • The Catalyst is a short walk from Newcastle Central Station and St James Metro.
Complete guideFull MedicMess editorial briefing

Northeast England & Yorkshire 2026 is an in-person RCPE regional symposium in Newcastle for medical students, doctors in training and physicians who encounter general or acute medicine. The full-day programme moves across dermatology, hepatology, haematology, respiratory medicine, hypoglycaemia, falls, mental health, functional neurology, renal deterioration and chest pain.

Medical students and resident/non-consultant doctors can submit a poster abstract by 30 September 2026. The body is limited to 250 words and should briefly outline work relevant to acute or general medicine; case reports, audits and QI work are explicitly welcomed. Only posters are accepted, with one additional co-presenter permitted. Successful applicants must attend, give a two-to-three-minute presentation during a break, and are eligible for first- and second-place prizes.

Fees are £155 standard, £90 for RCPE fellows/associate/foundation members and listed health-professional groups, £65 for retired RCPE fellows and £20 for medical students. RCPE states that five CPD credits have been applied for.

The Catalyst is at 3 Science Square, Newcastle Helix, nine minutes on foot from Newcastle Central Station and seven minutes from St James Metro. Secure cycle storage is available; drivers need to arrange nearby paid parking in advance.

Frequently asked
When is Northeast England & Yorkshire 2026?
Northeast England & Yorkshire 2026 takes place 18–18 Nov 2026 in The Catalyst, 3 Science Square, Newcastle Helix, Newcastle upon Tyne.
Where is Northeast England & Yorkshire 2026 held?
Northeast England & Yorkshire 2026 is held at The Catalyst, 3 Science Square, Newcastle Helix, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom.
What is the abstract submission deadline for Northeast England & Yorkshire 2026?
Abstract submissions close on 30 Sept 2026.
How much does Northeast England & Yorkshire 2026 cost?
Registration is £155 standard.
Is Northeast England & Yorkshire 2026 CPD accredited?
Yes — Northeast England & Yorkshire 2026 is CPD accredited (5 CPD points).
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