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
• Abstract Application Form Guidance

Once you are sure all information is correct please email your abstract form to northernandyorkshire@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 30 August 2024

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 27th September 2024 at Holiday Inn, A1 Scotch Corner, Darlington, DL10 6NR.

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 returned by the competition closing date they will not be accepted.

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

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 three categories in this poster competition which include:

• Best Medical Student/FY1 Poster
• Best FY2/Trainee Poster
• Best SAS Doctor Poster
  

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

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 Holiday Inn, A1 Scotch Corner, Darlington, DL10 6NR on 27 September 2024.

Posters will be displayed during the conference, with entrants available to answer any questions.

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 4196