​Joint SMC London Medical Conference May 2026

Santa Maria College (SMC), London, UK is a CPD Provider.

SMC is also a CME Provider.

SMC Joint UK International Medical Conference – Research and Innovations in Medical Practice and Education, London, UK, 23 – 24 May 2026.

Reforms and advances in research and innovations have been occurring in medical practice and education globally for the past decades.   These have been as a result of advances in medical practice worldwide.  In addition, patients have become more informed about their health, and these have resulted in increased in demands and expectations, thereby bringing about the changing roles of the doctors and healthcare workers in society.  There are now needs for healthcare workers to be more involved in teaching and research, as well as in patient care.  Hence the conference on ‘Progress in Medical Practice and education’ will embrace many topics on the various issues affecting medical practice, research and education.  The provisional programme for the conference series can be found below:

TOTAL HOURS OF PROCEEDINGS, EXCLUDING REGISTRATION, TEA/COFFE BREAKS AND LUNCH:   18 Hours and 20 Minutes for two days (9 Hours and 10 Minutes per day). 

Online Payment Facility

The Online Payment Facility can also be found below, after the Abstract Submission Information and Conference Interest Form. 

Please scroll towards the end of this page to select the correct payment option and then pay for the conference registration fee. 

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Research and Education Meetings at the Event:

The following research, education and work meeting will take place at the event:

• Book Meeting for the new commissioning books process/progress

• Research Meeting for the Educational Research Group 

• International Operations work interview

Speakers on the Conference

The conference attracts speakers from all branches of medicine and healthcare, including researchers and health workers that have carried out innovative work in various disciplines.  Some of the speakers include:

• Professor Daniella Kingsley - Chief Key Note Speaker, UK

• Professor Ana Lopez, Key Note Speaker, Mexico

• Professor Joshua Godwin - Key Note Speaker,  UK

• Dr Pawel Janowski, Speaker, Poland

• Professor Angela Bailey, Speaker, USA

• Dr Michael Harris, London, UK

• Dr Luke Maher Coburn, Speaker, Ireland

• Dr Nathan Connelly, Speaker, USA 

• Professor Liam Williams, Speaker, Australia    

• Dr Alexander Marks, Speaker, South Africa

• Dr Thinkwell Jamera, Speaker, UK

• Dr Omar Juma, Speaker, Tanzania

• Dr Miranda Owens, Speaker, Canada

• Ola Udensi, Speaker, Canada

• Nancy Willie, Speaker, Canada

• Dr Manahil Elhaj, Speaker, UAE

• Dr Elisaveta Nencheva, Speaker, Bulgaria

• And many more to be published at the conference.

NOTES ON INVITED SPEAKERS:

Invited key note speakers and speakers are experienced researchers and scientists who have carried our in-depth studies in any branch of medicine and surgery, including all healthcare matters.

Please note that all invited speakers are required to submit Extended Abstracts of up to 1,200 words to reach us by 26 April 2026.

Please also note that the Joint Events Committee can grant extension of this deadline when there is a compelling reason to do so.  If extension is required, please send in request in writing via Email or letter to: conferences@santamariacollege.org.uk 

Venue:    

HOLIDAY INN

EXPRESS

Express by Holiday Inn

196 High Street

London

E15 2NE

United Kingdom

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Two Modes of

Attendance/Participation: In-Person at the Venue on 23 May 2026 and Online via Zoom on 24 May 2026 in order to give an opportunity for international delegates to participate in the conference proceedings. 

The Joint Community Education Conference Centre venue offers good meeting and educational facilities.  It is handy for visiting many attractions and shops in Central London.  It is also very close to the Theatre Land and West End of London.  It has so many transport facilities and stations like the Old Street Station, Liverpool Street Station, Moorgate Station, Angel Station etc., and many bus routes to name but few.  It is also easy to reach tourist attractions and business venues. Guests and families can go into central London and Greater London to some must-see venues like Madame Tussaud or the London Eye, or shop in the West End.

There are other attractions like Buckingham Palace, Museums, Markets and other historic sites to see, which is good for delegates and their families.

As one of the most largest and beautiful capital cities in the World, London has many attractions and historic sites for delegates and their families to see and enjoy.  Please come and join us in London, England to enjoy this conference with interesting scientific programmes, and entertainments for delegates, accompanying people and families.

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Important Notice about the Venue:  

Please note that there may be a possibility that this event can be held online via ZOOM depending on the situation with the COVID - 19 Pandemic and other infectious diseases, including other factors at the time of the conference.  In which case, updated information will be published on this page.

Accreditation: 

The Conference and educational meetings are accredited by various professional bodies.  So participants will receive attendance certificates, including Continuous Medial Education (CME) and Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Certificates.  The CME and CPD points are between 24 to 100 points depending on number of sessions attended.

As one of the most largest and beautiful capital cities in the World, London has many attractions and historic sites for delegates and their families to see and enjoy.  Please come and join us in London, England to enjoy this conference with interesting scientific programmes, and entertainments for delegates, accompanying people and families.

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If you would like to participate in this well-established conference and/or present your work at the event, please complete and submit the abstract submission form below. 

You can also attend the event to take part in the proceedings and listen to the presentations as well.

The Online Payment Facility can also be found below, after the Abstract Submission Form.  

 If you would like to participate in this well established conference, please complete and submit the conference interest form below so that the conference brochure, registration form and abstract submission form (in case you also wish to present your work at the conference) can be sent to you.

The Online Payment Facility can also be found after the Conference Interest Form below.

Conference Contact Form

​ONLINE PAYMENT FACILITY

Please see the options below for the Online Payment Facility.

Please note that this early payment rate will last up till 31st    January 2026.  From 1st February 2026, the payment rates will be increased.

Important Notice

Please note that if you chose the student rate or the Resident Doctor rate, you must provide evidence that you are a student and that you are a resident doctor.

SMC May 2026 Conference

COMPETITIONS FOR THE BEST RESEARCH PAPER AND THE BEST PRESENTATION PRIZES

Please note that there will be competition for the best research paper and best presentation prizes at the event.  The prize winners will be announced at the end of the proceedings and conference.  Certificates of awards will be issued to the prize winners, including the opportunity for them to attend the next conference free of charge of the conference fee, which will be waived for them.