ICPH 2026 - From insight to impact: sustainable strategies for a healthy and fulfilling medical career
The International Conference on Physician Health 2026 (ICPH 2026) will provide a forum for practitioners and researchers to present innovative methods and support systems, educational programmes and recent research findings in the area of physician and medical student health. The friendly and informal conference environment will promote networking, exchange of experience and information and leisure activity focused on staying healthy.
The programme will include inspirational keynote presentations, themed presentation streams, interactive workshop sessions and engaging social events.
Call for abstracts
The call for abstracts is now open. Authors are invited to submit presentation proposals under the following sub-themes, focusing on interventions with proven impact. Priority will be given to submissions presenting tried-and-tested solutions shown to effect change.
Focusing on how data and measurement can inform transformation, this theme will explore tools for assessing physician wellbeing, strategies for translating insights into action, and examples of successful system-level change. It will look at how organisations can move beyond measurement to implement sustainable improvements that restore joy and effectiveness in medical practice.
Exploring the future of healthcare systems and the implications for physicians, including the transformative potential of technology and AI to reduce administrative burden, enhance person-centred care, and support physician wellbeing.
Examining how leadership practices and cultural norms - from individual teams to international systems - impact physician wellbeing. This theme will explore strategies for driving transformational change, aligning leadership across levels, and fostering inclusive, supportive cultures that challenge harmful behaviours and promote sustainable careers in medicine.
Focusing on the lived experience of physicians, this theme will explore human-centred approaches to recruitment and retention, strategies for balancing personal and professional demands, and support systems for navigating adversity such as malpractice or adverse events. It will also address the prevention and management of physicians’ own health issues, with an emphasis on fostering access to support services without stigma. This theme will look at how we can better acknowledge and respond to the realities of life in medicine to foster a more compassionate and sustainable career.
Celebrating the diversity of physicians and acknowledging the varied experiences shaped by identity, background, and generation. This theme will explore how inclusive practices, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and intergenerational understanding can strengthen wellbeing initiatives and foster a more equitable, respectful, and connected medical culture.
This theme will explore the unique pressures faced by physicians working in resource-constrained, ethically or politically challenging environments. It highlights the need for institutional support, psychological safety and advocacy to protect physician wellbeing while enabling them to deliver care aligned with evidence, ethics and patient needs.
Presentation formats
Oral presentations
Short oral presentations which will be grouped into related sessions. Each presentation will be scheduled for 15 minutes with an additional 5 minutes for questions and answers to the presenting author/s. Each group of related presentations will be followed by a panel Q&A and discussion session.
Interactive workshop sessions
Workshops are required to be interactive sessions designed to improve skills and knowledge in a specific area of physicians’ health and wellbeing. Presentations followed by Q&A are not a suitable workshop format. Subject matter should be related to the conference theme and sessions should be designed to address specific, topical issues. Workshops may range from 60 – 90 minutes, and access to session materials is encouraged. Workshop sessions may also offer you an opportunity to further your research: our varied audience of professionals interested in all aspects of doctors’ health may provide you with the focus group or feedback you need.
Poster presentations
Written presentation of research, recent findings, innovative methods and support systems. Posters will be displayed throughout the conference and presenters will have a dedicated time to be available for questions and discussion with interested parties in an informal setting.
How to submit your abstract
Download and complete the appropriate abstract template document:
Find out more:
- Read the step by step instructions
- Find out more with the FAQs
- Take a look at the terms and conditions of submission
Use our online portal to submit your abstracts:
All abstracts will undergo an anonymous review process and submissions must be received by 9am GMT, Monday 2 February 2026.
It is expected that presenting authors will attend the conference in person in London, UK and that presenters will be responsible for meeting the conference registration fee and any travel or other expenses incurred in attending the conference.
Review criteria
- Quality
- Original contribution to knowledge
- Relevance to audience and conference theme
- Focus on evidence-based solutions
- Scientific strength and merit
Abstracts must clearly outline the alignment with the conference theme, purpose/relevance of the presentation, materials, methods, results and conclusions. The ethical review process undertaken to support the submitted work must be described. Survey results are welcome, but all abstracts must provide sufficient detail for reviewers to understand the size and merit of the study and how it has been used to implement change.
- Quality including suitability of session format
- Relevance to audience and conference theme
- Focus on evidence-based solutions
- Originality
Workshop submissions must include an outline of the session, including format, number of presenters, methods of delivery and outline timings. They must also include a description of activities and audience engagement and expected outcomes. All presentation tools, handouts or media that will be involved in the session should be described or submitted alongside the abstract.
All submissions must be 500 words or fewer and should identify:
- project/session aims and objectives
- three learning objectives
- three to five concise, actionable insights or lessons learned
- any specific steps or interventions that individuals, teams, or organisations can implement
- examples of successful implementation, if available
- links to toolkits, frameworks, checklists, or guidelines.
Registration fees
Registration is now closed. Email us if you have any queries.
All registration fees are in GBP (£ sterling) and include tax (VAT), access to all five conference days, and access to the on-demand content for 12 weeks after the conference.
- British, American or Canadian Medical Association Member £150.00
- Trainee doctor or resident £96.00
- Retired physician £96.00
- Medical student £60.00
- Non-member or non-physician £240.00
Reduced registration fees are also available to accepted presenting authors.
Group registration
Group discounts are available:
- 10% off registration fees for groups of 10-14 participants
- 15% off registration fees for groups of 15-20 participants.
All participants must be registered and paid for at the same time by one group contact. Participant names can be changed at any time up to 7 days prior to the conference.
Bursaries
Applications for bursaries provided by the Doctors’ Support Network and Royal Medical Benevolent Fund are now closed.
If you would like to get in contact with these organisations, please email [email protected]
Sponsorship and exhibition opportunities
A number of different sponsorship and exhibition opportunities will be available at the online conference.
You can find out more from our team by emailing [email protected].