Call for Abstracts

Simulation Conference 2026 Call for Abstracts

1st East Asia Clinical Simulation Conference 2026
Simulation for Synergy: Advancing Interprofessional Collaboration

10 January 2026 (Saturday)

ABSTRACT POSTER PRESENTATION INSTRUCTIONS

Deadline:  17 October 2025 (Friday), 23:59 Hong Kong Time

Extended Deadline:  14 November 2025 (Friday), 23:59 Hong Kong Time

We are now accepting research abstracts for consideration for poster presentations. All poster presentations will take place during the conference date from 0900 till the end. We are looking for timely, thought-provoking projects that aim to advance clinical simulation and are relevant to the following audiences: paramedics, nurses, doctors, educators, simulation administrators, technicians, simulator hardware engineers, simulation software developers, etc. All abstracts will be considered, even if they have been previously presented at other meetings. Judges will present an “Excellence in Research Award” to the investigator/author of the winning abstract, as outlined in the marking rubric stated below.

Investigator/Author Guidelines:

  • All abstracts should be submitted online through the abstract submission platform.
  • The deadline for submission of abstracts is Friday, 14 November 2025, 23:59 Hong Kong Time.
  • Abstract grading is blinded, and abstracts are selected based on scientific Please do not have any author details or use xxx to replace the institution name in the content of the research abstract for judging purposes.
  • All research presenters will be required to have a conflict of interest/finance disclosure.
  • Notification letters of acceptance will be sent out by Friday, 21 November, 2025. Abstracts that do not comply with the style and relevant content will be rejected. Notification will be given via email only.
  • The final posters will be published electronically on the conference website. The final posters should be submitted to the Conference Secretariat via email (simconf@hkmu.edu.hk) by Friday, 2 January 2026.
  • All presenters eligible for the “Poster Presentation Award” are required to be registered for the conference and present their poster. For registration, please click HERE.
  • A display board measuring 1000mm in width x 2500mm in height will be provided. The poster number will be placed on the top of the board. Presenters are suggested to make full use of the display board and avoid placing anything at the bottom part of the board as it will be difficult to view.
  • Presenters may put up their posters at 08:30 – 09:30 on the conference day. All posters should be dismantled by 14:30 on the same day. Any poster not removed by that time will be disposed without further notice.
  • Adhesive Velcro will be provided onsite for poster mounting. Push pins and staples are not allowed. Poster presenters are responsible to mount and dismount their posters on the display board by themselves. The Organizer will not take responsibility for any loss or damage of display materials before, during and after the Conference.

Rubric for evaluating the Abstract

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Objective
No stated hypothesis or objective
Stated hypothesis or objective difficult to test
Clearly stated and testable hypothesis or objective
Design / Methods
Chosen design not stated or chosen design did not test the stated hypothesis
Chosen design is reasonable for study objective but not the best
Chosen design is ideal for study question
Bias
Multiple bias, such as wrong or inadequate population studied

Adequate population sampling but bias in assessment, measurements, and/or comparison

Adequate sampling and no obvious bias
Outcome / Results
Critical data to interpretation of study absent Study size stated
Study size acceptable but statistics, if applicable, not adequate
Both study size and statistics adequate
Conclusion
Conclusion minimally supported by data
Conclusion somewhat supported by data
Conclusion fully supported by data
Impact / Implication

Study will not change practice or make no meaningful contribution to current fund of knowledge

Study will possibly change practice or modestly contribute to current fund of knowledge

Study will definitely change practice or significantly change current fund of knowledge

Maximum total score = 12