Call for Research Abstracts – Rural & Remote 2026
Showcase your research at the SRPC’s 33rd Annual Rural & Remote Medicine Conference, taking place April 16–18, 2026, in Quebec City, Quebec.
The SRPC Research Committee is now accepting submissions on all aspects of health and healthcare in rural and remote settings. Abstracts are invited for two presentation formats:
- Research Oral Presentation
- Research Poster Presentation
All abstracts will undergo peer review by the SRPC Research Committee.
Deadlines
- Research Oral Presentation: December 31, 2025
- Research Poster Presentation: December 31, 2025
Submission Requirements
Abstracts must follow this structure and not exceed 250 words in total:
- Introduction: State the objective (~50 words)
- Methods: Describe the approach, without results (~50 words)
- Results: Present findings only (~80 words)
- Conclusion: Summarize key takeaways (~70 words)
Pending peer review and approval, qualifying abstracts may be considered for publication in CJRM as submitted.
Please ensure your abstract is complete, accurate, and carefully proofread (including spelling and grammar). Once submitted, changes cannot be made directly. Any revisions must be requested by emailing info@srpc.ca before the deadline of December 31, 2025.
Information Required for Submission
Researcher/Presenter Details
- Lead Researcher/Presenter name & email
- List of authors (indicate presenter and co-presenter)
Presentation Details
- Title of research
- Presentation type
- Student/Resident Poster Contest participation (if applicable)
Abstract Content
- Introduction (objective/aims)
- Methods
- Results
- Conclusion
Additional Details
- References (optional)
- Conflicts of interest and funding disclosure
- Ethics board approval
Research Oral Presentation:
Presenters will have 8 minutes to deliver their presentation, followed by a 2-minute Q&A session. *Oral presentation submissions will also be considered for the poster session. (Time allocated subject to change.)
Research Poster Presentation:
Posters will be displayed for the duration of the conference, and attendees will have a dedicated time to view them.
Poster Contest:
Students and Residents who register and attend the conference and hold a valid membership are eligible for the $500 prize for the top research poster.
Note: Researchers whose abstracts are accepted are required to register for the conference and attend at least on the day they are scheduled to present.
Notice: Approved abstracts and selected individuals will be notified by mid-February or earlier. Those not chosen will also be informed, but no feedback will be provided.