SMC Abstract Submission Format

For the Joint SMC, LJPC, JIARE, IAHCP Society and Others abstract submission, use the following format:

• A maximum of 400 words, which should be structured with subheadings for Background, Aims, Methods, Results, and Summary – Conclusion.

• Images should be simple JPEGs, TIFs, or GIFs, under 500KB, and the abstract can have an unlimited number of authors and should include references where necessary.

The submission deadline was 5 November 2025 for the December conference, but is now extended until 15 November 2025. 

General guidelines

• Title: Please state your paper title

• Word limit: 400 words for the entire abstract (including spaces and punctuation).

• Subheadings: Use the following structure: Background, Aims, Methods, Results, and Summary – Conclusion.

• Authors: There is no limit to the number of authors.

• References: References are required where indicated.

• Images: Submit as JPEG, TIF, or GIF files, not exceeding 500KB each. Images should be simple and reproduce well in black and white.

• Tables and graphs: They should be saved separately

Important dates

For more information, please contact: conferences@santamariacollege.org.uk 

• Abstract submission opens: January 1, 2025.

• Abstract submission deadline has been extended: 15 November 2025.

• Late-breaking abstract submission deadline: 20 November 2025.