Rural Research Abstracts
Showcase your research at the 34th Annual Rural & Remote Medicine Conference, taking place April 29–May 1, 2027, in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
The SRPC Research Committee is now accepting submissions on all aspects of health and healthcare in rural and remote settings.
Two presentation formats are available:
- Research Oral Presentation
- Research Poster Presentation
All abstracts will undergo peer review by the SRPC Research Committee.
Deadlines
- Research Oral Presentation: December 31, 2026
- Research Poster Presentation: December 31, 2026
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. Once submitted, changes may be made up to the closing deadline, by logging into your SRPC account.
Information Needed for Submission
Researcher/Presenter Details
- Lead Researcher/Presenter name & email
- List of authors (co-authors)
Presentation Details
- Title of research
- Presentation type
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 may 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:
SRPC is once again holding the Rural Research Poster Contest!
Student and resident presenters who have been selected to showcase their research posters at the conference will automatically be entered into the contest. Posters will be judged on relevance, clarity, and impact.
Prizes:
- $500 Student Poster Prize
- $500 Resident Poster Prize
Eligibility:
- The main presenter must be an SRPC student or resident member
- Researchers must register for the conference and at least be attending for the day of their presentation.
Approved abstracts and selected individuals will be notified by February 28th of the decisions regarding their presentation. Those not chosen will also be informed, but no feedback will be provided.