Northern and Yorkshire Competitions

To enter this competition, please complete the below abstract form using the guidance form provided and ensure you include the correct grade when completing it. Once you have completed your abstract form please proof-read 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.

Deadline for entries is Friday 29 August 2025.

To enter this competition you must be based in the Northern and Yorkshire Division which covers the following regions:

• North East of England
• North Yorkshire
• East Yorkshire
• West Yorkshire

Please note: If you are based in South Yorkshire we will not accept your entry as you are part of the Trent Division.

You must be available to attend the Autumn Conference on Friday 19 September 2025 at:

The Grand Hotel, Station Rise, York, YO1 6GD.

You must enter your correct and current grade on the abstract form and the work must be completed while based in the Northern and Yorkshire Division.

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

Any entries submitted after the competition deadline will not be accepted.

Please note a presenting author can only submit one abstract or poster for the competition.

Please note: Posters which accepted entrants will need to bring on the day of the conference must be A1 size and no larger.

There are four categories in this poster competition which include:

• Best Medical Student/FY Doctor Poster
• Best Resident Doctor (CT1-3) Poster
• Best Resident Doctor (ST4-6) Poster
• Best SAS Doctor/Consultant Poster
  

There will be £150 prize money per category awarded as well as a certificate of merit for the best poster presentation. All participants will receive a certificate for participating.

Prize confirmations will be presented to winners on the day of the conference after the lunch break.

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

Posters will be presented at the Northern and Yorkshire Autumn Conference at The Grand Hotel, Station Rise, York, YO1 6GD on 19 September 2025.

Posters will be displayed during the conference, with entrants available to answer any questions. Ideally poster entrants will arrive during registration so they have time to set up their poster.

Posters must be A1 size and no larger.

Assessors will be members of the Executive Committee. 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.

Email: division.events@rcpsych.ac.uk

Telephone: 0208 618 4240