General Information
We welcome submissions across all areas of contemporary health professions education aligned with the conference theme. Topics may include, but are not limited to, curriculum and program design, teaching and learning, assessment and feedback, simulation, technology-enhanced learning, faculty development, and interprofessional education across undergraduate, postgraduate, and continuing professional development.
Submissions may adopt a range of perspectives and approaches, including empirical research, theory-informed work, evaluation studies, and educational innovation, using qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods.
Acknowledgment:
The Microsoft CMT service was used to manage the peer-review process for this conference. This service was provided free by Microsoft, and they bore all expenses, including costs for Azure cloud services, software development, and support.
Conference Tracks
- Simulation in Health Professions Education
- Artificial Intelligence and Technology-Enhanced Learning
- Active and Collaborative Learning (including Team-Based, Problem-Based, and Case-Based Learning)
- Assessment, Feedback, and Competency-Based Education
- Faculty Development and Continuing Professional Development
- Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Practice
Submission Types
Select the format that best suits your work.
- Oral Presentation (Completed Research) — 10-minute presentation followed by 5-minute discussion
- Poster Presentation — Poster display with a 10-minute discussion period
- Emerging Research (In Progress) — 10-minute round-table discussion in an interactive, feedback-focused format
- Workshop — 90 minutes, highly interactive
Formatting Requirements
All submissions must meet the following specifications. Submissions that do not comply may be returned without review.
| Requirement | Specification |
|---|---|
| Abstract length | Maximum 300 words |
| Formatting | Submissions should follow a structured format aligned with scholarly standards (e.g. Background, Methods, Results, Conclusion for research abstracts) |
| File size | Maximum 5 MB |
| Font | Minimum 11pt — Arial, Calibri, or equivalent |
| References | Optional for abstracts. If included, limit to key references (maximum 3) |
| Number of pages | Abstract submission only — no full paper required unless specified for selected tracks |
| Anonymity | Authors must remove all identifying information. The review process is double-blind |
| Review rounds | Single round with structured feedback where possible |
Policies and Author Guidelines
All submissions undergo double-blind peer review. Authors will receive structured feedback where possible. Accepted authors are expected to present their work at the conference.
| Guideline | Detail |
|---|---|
| Author Experience | All submissions undergo double-blind peer review. Authors will receive structured feedback where possible. Accepted authors are expected to present their work at the conference. |
| Language | All submissions and presentations must be in English. |
| Originality | Submissions must be original work not previously published. All abstracts are screened for plagiarism. Submissions with significant overlap with prior publications will not be accepted. |
| Registration | At least one author per accepted submission must register and attend. Registration fee details to be confirmed. |
| Consent | Submission implies agreement to present and consent for inclusion in conference materials. |
