PRECONFERENCES - CALL FOR ABSTRACTS

The Organizing Committee of the WONCA  Preconference Dublin 2024 invites and encourages authors (including EYFDM, NEGs and NGPT members) to submit abstracts to be considered for inclusion in the programme in the format of workshops.

Authors must follow the guidelines for abstract submission set out below. Abstracts not conforming to these guidelines will not be considered.

LANGUAGE OF THE ABSTRACT AND OF THE PRESENTATION

• Language of the abstract: All abstracts must be submitted in English. If in doubt, please arrange for the review of your abstract by a native English speaker.
• The language of the conference will be "easy English".

PRESENTERS GUIDELINE

• Each delegate can submit and present up to 4 (four) abstracts but there is no limit to how many times they are listed as a co-author.
• The submitting author of the abstract must be a presenting author (“the submitting author = the presenting author”).
• The submitting (= presenting) author does not have to be the first author.
• Submission of an abstract constitutes a formal commitment by the presenting author(s) to present the work in-person at WONCA Preconference 2024 in Dublin, Ireland.
• The submitter signs for all co-authors and accepts responsibility for the present rules for submission and presentation on behalf of all co-authors.
• Any costs of presenting (including conference registration, travel, and accommodation) are the responsibility of the presenter, except where a WONCA bursary has been awarded.
• Please ensure your speaker choices take into account the principles of equality, diversity and inclusivity.

Note: Only the accepted submissions of fully registered presenters can be included in the final conference program.

METHOD OF SUBMISSION

All preconference abstract submission should be done by emailing the following address: woncapreconference24@icgp.ie

CONTENT OF ABSTRACTS

• Abstracts have to be written in English.
• Presentations are not marketing opportunities for particular products or services, and submissions of this nature will not be considered.
• Submissions should be no longer than 300 words.
• Submissions should be text only. No diagrams, illustrations, tables, or graphics.
• All submissions should follow the conference submission template:
• Preconference Workshop abstract template:

  Title:

  Short description

  Authors

  Background

  Target Group

  Didactic Method

  Objectives

  Estimated number of participants

  Workshop leaders

• Title: Make the title of the abstract brief, clearly indicating the nature of the abstract proposal/research area. Use a capital letter for the first letter in the title only (DO NOT capitalize each word). The maximum length of the title is 20 words.
• Names of the authors: Submit full given name(s) and a full family name. Do not include degrees or professional titles.
• Use third person narrative (e.g., "Treatment of xxx will be presented") rather than first person (e.g., "I will discuss").
• Standard abbreviations may be used for common terms only. Otherwise, any abbreviation should be given in brackets after the first full use of the word. Abbreviations may be used in the title, provided the name in full is outlined in the body of the abstract.
• Within the body of the submission, when using abbreviations, spell out the name in full at the first mention and follow with the abbreviation in parentheses.
• Do not include any product name, company names, or anything that may identify you or your company in the submission.
• Double-check spelling and grammar. It is the responsibility of the submitter to ensure their text does not contain any typos or grammatical errors.
• Please adhere to the content structure of your contribution that is given here.

The Preconference Organiser will not be held responsible for submission errors caused by internet service outages, hardware or software delays, power outages or unforeseen events. Submitters will receive notification of the outcome of their submission by 20th July 2024.