BSGAR are excited to invite interesting case presentations, scientific reports and educational exhibit submissions for the BSGAR 2027 meeting in Winchester.
When you are ready, CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT
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BSGAR 2027 - Prizes and Certificates of Distinction
Derrick Martin Prize - Best interesting case presented by a Resident or Medical Student
Clive Bartram Prize - Best scientific report presented by a Resident or Medical Student
Maria Sheridan Prize - Best educational exhibit presented by a Resident or Medical Student
(All prizes above will receive a £200 John Lewis voucher)
**NEW** Certificates of Distinction will be presented to the runners up of the interesting case and scientific report presentations plus the best posters presented at the meeting. Recipients will be awarded a recognition of achievement certificate, a letter from the President and a year’s free BSGAR membership
Details on how to submit an abstract for presentation at the BSGAR Annual Meeting in Winchester, 4th-5th February 2027 are below or click here for a pdf. When you are ready, CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT
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Interesting Cases Session and Derrick Martin Prize
The session is one of the annual highlights of the BSGAR meeting and is usually heavily oversubscribed. The quality of submissions and presentations has always been fantastic, and in 2027 we expect the Derrick Martin Prize to be as hotly contested as ever!
Please submit an abstract of your case as a three-slide PowerPoint presentation using the following format:
The best 10 cases submitted will be invited to present at the Annual Meeting on Friday 5th February 2027 and offered publication on the BSGAR website. Accepted case authors will be asked to deliver a 4-minute presentation, in person, at the meeting in Winchester (full details will be provided after acceptance).
The Derrick Martin Prize will be awarded for the best interesting case presented by a Resident doctor or medical student. The winner will receive a prize of £200 in John Lewis vouchers. The Interesting Cases Session is also open to Consultants, but they are not eligible for the Derrick Martin Prize.
Scientific Reports and Educational Exhibit Submissions (Oral Presentations, e-Posters and Prizes)
Here is an opportunity to present your work as an ePoster at the Annual meeting. ePosters will be displayed on a number of large screens in the exhibition area of the venue. The 3 to 4 best scientific report abstract authors (resident or medical student) will also be invited to deliver a short oral presentation at the meeting. See below for details.
The Clive Bartram Prize will be awarded to the best scientific report selected for oral presentation by a Resident doctor or medical student. The winner will receive a prize of £200 in John Lewis vouchers.
The Maria Sheridan Prize will be awarded to the best educational exhibit presented by a Resident doctor or medical student. The winner will receive a prize of £200 in John Lewis vouchers.
Deadline, Conference Attendance and Notification of Success
The deadline for submission is 23:59hrs on Wednesday 2nd December 2026. Late submissions or submissions published elsewhere will not be considered. If you have any questions, please email [email protected].
Please note that successful applicants (or co-author) must register for the meeting otherwise their submission will be withdrawn. All successful applicants will be eligible for an early bird registration fee. Codes will be awarded if the registration is made after the early bird deadline. Society Membership is not a pre-requisite for submission or acceptance so please forward this advert to colleagues and trainees. Please note that registration includes both days of the conference, however, both days will be livestreamed and recorded. Physical attendance is only required for those orally presenting on Day 2 of the meeting.
Click here for a pdf of the above. When you are ready, CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT
