INHED 2025 Annual Scientific Meeting
University College Cork / May 22nd and 23rd 2025
Embracing the Future of Health Professions Education
.INHED is delighted to announce that the 2025 Annual Scientific Meeting, entitled Embracing the Future of Health Professions Education, will take place at University College Cork on Thursday, May 22nd, and Friday, May 23rd, 2025.
We are excited to invite submissions for the Call for Abstracts, which is now open! This is a unique opportunity to share your research, gain valuable feedback, and connect with fellow professionals in the field of health professions education.
Conference attendance registration will also be opened shortly and we are excited to announce further news, including keynote speakers, regarding this year’s event soon.
Abstract Guidelines
Submission Details
Deadline: Submissions must be entered online by 5PM, Friday, 28th February 2025, via the portal below on the INHED website. We cannot accept submissions via email however if you are experiencing any issues, feel free to contact info@inhed.ie. We welcome research relevant to health professions education across all levels, including undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing professional development in any health professions field.
Presentation Formats
Abstracts should be submitted as a single page in Word format. Please note and precisely adhere to the formatting guidelines below to ensure your submission is correctly reviewed.
Authors can indicate their preference during submission for one of the following oral presentation formats:
- Full Presentation: A detailed presentation that allows authors to present their research findings comprehensively, followed by a Q&A session. Suitable for completed studies or substantial projects.
- Short Communication: A concise presentation designed for sharing key highlights of research or works in progress. Ideal for preliminary findings, innovative ideas, or smaller-scale studies, with brief Q&A to engage the audience.
*Final allocation will depend on the program schedule and peer review outcomes.
Submissions presenting works in progress are welcome, but this must be clearly indicated within the abstract. Abstracts with results will be prioritised during selection. All abstracts will undergo a peer-review process conducted by a panel of experts in health professions education and decisions communicated to all those who submitted in March 2025.
The lead presenter(s) must register and pay the conference registration fee and be available to present at any time during the event. All submissions are final upon receipt. No amendments will be allowed to your abstract after submission to INHED, therefore please ensure that all data, including author(s) and presenter(s) details, are correct at the time of submission.
Abstract Formatting Guidelines:
All accepted abstracts will be included in the conference programme. To ensure consistency and professionalism, please adhere to the following formatting guidelines:
- Title
Use Title Case (capitalise the first letter of each major word).
The title should be concise and descriptive (max. 15 words). Example: Enhancing Clinical Skills Through Simulation-Based Learning in Medical Education.
- Author(s)
List all authors’ names in the following order:
First name followed by surname (e.g., Jane Doe). Use superscript numbers to indicate affiliations. Example: Jane Doe¹, John Smith², Mary Brown¹
- Affiliation(s)
Include institutional affiliations listed in superscript. Example:
¹Medical Education Unit, University College Cork, Ireland
²School of Medicine, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland
- Abstract Body
The abstract should not exceed 300 words.
Follow the IMRAD format with clearly marked headings:
Introduction: Briefly describe the background and objectives.
Methods: Outline the methodology or approach used.
Results: Summarise key findings (if applicable, include preliminary or final results).
Discussion: Highlight the implications, relevance, or conclusions.
- Formatting Style
Font: Arial, size 11 pt, single-spaced.
Alignment: Left-aligned text, no indentation.
- References
A maximum of three references can be included at the end of the abstract. Use Vancouver style for references.
- Keywords
Provide 3-5 keywords that describe your study or focus area.
Upcoming Opportunity: Workshop Proposals
We will shortly announce a Call for Submissions for Intraconference Workshop Proposals. Keep an eye on the INHED website for updates.
We look forward to receiving your submissions and seeing you in Cork!