Abstract Submission
We invite submissions for the 11th International Clinical Skills Conference, to be held from Sunday 16 May to Wednesday 19 May 2027 at the Monash University Prato Campus, Italy.
The conference welcomes work from across clinical skills education, including undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing health professional education. We encourage submissions from educators, researchers, clinicians and practitioners working across health professions, disciplines and international contexts.
Submissions should relate to the conference theme, Interfaces and Impacts, and may address one or more of the following areas:
- Excellence in clinical skills teaching and assessment
- Innovations to advance clinical skills education and practice
- Research in clinical skills education
- Impact and integration of clinical skills education
- Priorities in clinical skills education
Accepted submissions will contribute to a diverse and engaging programme of oral presentations, electronic posters, workshops and round table discussions.
Important Dates
- Abstract submission deadline: Friday 18 September 2026, 5.00 pm local time
- Abstract notification: Saturday 31 October 2026
- Resubmission deadline, where invited: Friday 6 November 2026
- Presenter confirmation deadline: Friday 11 December 2026
- Conference dates: Sunday 16 May – Wednesday 19 May 2027
Presentation Categories
Submissions are via an online platform - and are invited in the following categories:
Oral presentations
Oral presentations are suitable for completed research, evaluation, innovation or scholarly work related to clinical skills education. Work in progress may also be considered where it has clear relevance to the conference themes.
Electronic poster presentations
Electronic posters provide an opportunity to share research, innovation, educational developments or work in progress. Accepted posters will be available for viewing during the conference, with opportunities for discussion and feedback.
Workshops
Workshops should be interactive and designed to develop participants’ skills, knowledge or understanding in a relevant area of clinical skills education. Proposals should clearly describe the workshop aims, structure, intended audience and approach to engagement.
Round table discussions
Round table discussions are designed for debate, dialogue and shared exploration of current issues or emerging questions in clinical skills education. Proposals should identify the topic, rationale, structure and intended audience.
Review Process
All submissions will be reviewed by members of the Scientific Review Committee. Submissions will be assessed for relevance to the conference themes, quality, originality, clarity and potential contribution to the conference programme.
Each submission will be reviewed by at least two reviewers. Where needed, a moderation process will be used to support final decisions.
Authors may be invited to revise their abstract in response to reviewer feedback.
Presenter Requirements
At least one presenter for each accepted submission must register for the conference and be available to present during the scheduled session. Presentation times will be allocated by the Scientific Chairs and cannot be changed due to the complexity of scheduling across the programme.
Abstract Submission & Presenter Guidelines
Further detailed submission guidelines, including word limits and format requirements for each presentation category, are available on the Abstract Submission & Presentation Guideline link below.
