AFPICON Kerala 2027

11th State Conference | Calicut, Kerala

9 & 10 January, 2027

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Abstract Submission Guidelines

Please follow these guidelines carefully. Abstracts not adhering to the format may not be considered.

Submission Template

Submit your abstract in the given template. Please download and use the official template provided on the submission portal.

Title

The title should be concise and indicative of the content of the abstract.

  • Please ensure that your title is inputted in title case. For example, 'Population Health Management in Primary Health Care' and not 'Population health management in primary health care'. Do not enter the title in all capital or all lowercase letters.
  • Do not use abbreviations in the title.
  • Do not end the title with a period.

Word Limit

250 words (does not include title and authors).

Language

Abstracts must be submitted in English.

Tables, Graphs and Images

The use of tables, graphs, and other types of images is not permitted in the abstract.

Abbreviations

The use of standard abbreviations is acceptable. Place special or unusual abbreviations in brackets after the full word the first time it appears. Use numerals to indicate numbers, except to begin sentences.

Number of Co-authors

No limit on the number of authors, provided they can be justified based on the ICMJE authorship criteria.

Abstract Structure

Please prepare your abstract using the appropriate headings for your category.

Research (Oral Presentation / Poster)

Use the following headings in order:

1

Background

Justify the importance and relevance of this study.

2

Aim

State precisely the purpose of this study.

3

Methods

Describe how you conducted the study, including study design, setting, subjects, research instrument and analysis where appropriate.

4

Results

Summarize the key findings that address the research question.

5

Conclusions

Highlight the key messages, what the study findings add to the existing literature, and the implications.

Case Report / Case Series

Use the following headings in order:

1

Background

What is the unique or significant problem highlighted by this case?

2

Case Description

Provide a detailed description of the case, including relevant clinical findings.

3

Discussion

Discuss the case in the context of existing literature and clinical practice.

4

Learning Point

What is the take-home message from this report?

Important Dates

Abstract Submission Opens

Now Open

Accepting Submissions

Abstract Submission Deadline

November 15, 2026

Tentative

Notification of Acceptance

December 1, 2026

Tentative

Conference Dates

9 & 10 January, 2027

Confirmed

Suggested Abstract Themes

Submit your work under these broad themes (final themes to be confirmed)

Chronic Disease Management
Maternal & Child Health
Mental Health in Primary Care
Respiratory & Non-Communicable Diseases
Family Medicine Education & Training
Innovations in Family Practice
Palliative & End-of-Life Care
Community Health & Preventive Medicine

Have Questions About Abstract Submission?

For any queries regarding abstract submission, please contact the Scientific Committee:

Dr. Mamta Manohar – Scientific Committee Chairperson
Dr. Haritha C – Scientific Committee Co-Chairperson
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