Competitions 

To enter this competition, please complete the abstract form below using the guidance form provided and ensure you include the correct grade when completing it. Once you have completed your abstract form please proofread it and ensure the word count does not exceed 250 words.

• Abstract Application Form (DOC)
• Abstract Application Form Guidance  (DOC)

Once you are sure all information is correct please email your abstract form to division.events@rcpsych.ac.uk.

Our staff team will confirm receipt of your abstract and provide you with further information and timelines for the competitions.

The deadline for applications is 11 April 2025.

To enter this competition you must be based in the North West Division which covers the following regions:

• Cheshire
• Cumbria
• Greater Manchester
• Lancashire
• Merseyside

Please note: if you are based outside this area your abstract will not be accepted.

You must be available to attend the Conference, in person, on Thursday 9 May 2025 in Manchester.

You must enter your correct and current grade on the abstract form and the work must be completed whilst studying or working in the North West Division.

Abstracts over 250 words will be returned to you for correction. If they are not returned by the competition closing date they will not be accepted.

Any entries submitted after the deadline of 11 April 2025 will not be accepted.

There are three categories in this poster competition which include:

• Best Medical Student/FY1-2 Poster
• Best Resident (Core) Poster
• Best Resident (Higher)/SAS Doctor Poster
  

The abstracts with the highest score from each category will be asked to do an oral presentation at the conference and will receive a £100 prize money as well as a certificate of merit.

The remaining entrants will be offered the chance to take part in the North West Division Poster Presentation Prize at the conference.

You will be contacted after the event with information on payment of the prize fund.

Our Spring Conference is scheduled to be held at Park Inn by Radisson Manchester City Centre on Thursday 09 May 2025.

Poster boards will be available at the venue and upon arrival a member of staff will assign you a board to display your poster.

Poster presentations must be displayed throughout the conference. Entrants are expected to be available for questions from delegates during breaks in the conference.

Entrants will be told the result of the competition after the lunch break.

If you have any questions regarding your abstract, the competitions or the conference please get in touch with the Division Events team by emailing division.events@rcpsych.ac.uk.