WEST AFRICAN COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION & AGSM

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West African College of Physicians (WACP)

50th Annual General & Scientific Meeting

October 26–28, 2026

πŸ“Œ Abstract Submission Guidelines

The Scientific Subcommittee invites authors to submit abstracts for presentation at the 50th Annual General and Scientific Meeting of WACP.

All submissions must strictly adhere to content and formatting requirements to ensure standardization and facilitate a rigorous peer-review process.

🎯 Conference Theme

β€œWACP @50: Celebrating a Legacy and Envisioning the Future”

Submissions aligned with the theme are strongly encouraged, particularly those highlighting innovation, clinical excellence, interdisciplinary collaboration, policy relevance, and strategies for strengthening health systems across West Africa.

πŸ“š Conference Tracks

  • Non-Communicable Diseases – Hypertension, diabetes, stroke, cancers
  • Infectious Diseases & Global Health – HIV, TB, malaria, AMR
  • Health Systems & Policy – UHC, digital health, governance
  • Clinical Subspecialties – All medical subspecialities
  • Paediatrics & Child Health – Neonatal care, nutrition
  • Mental Health – Community mental health, addiction medicine
  • Public Health & Epidemiology – Surveillance, implementation research
  • Medical Education – Training innovations, faculty development
  • Quality Improvement & Patient Safety
  • Innovations & Digital Health – AI, telemedicine, mHealth

Submission Categories:

  • Original Research (Quantitative/Qualitative)
  • Case Report or Case Series

πŸ“ General Requirements

  • Original work not previously published in peer-reviewed journals
  • Previously presented work must be declared
  • Presenting author must be registered
  • Clear, professional English required

πŸ“‘ Abstract Structure

Original Research: Title – Background – Objectives – Methods – Results – Conclusion

Clinical Audit / Quality Improvement: Title – Background – Standards – Methods – Results – Conclusion

Case Reports: Title – Background – Case Presentation – Management/Outcome – Learning Points

βš™οΈ Technical Specifications

  • Title: Maximum 20 words
  • Word Limit: 300 words
  • Times New Roman, 12pt, single spacing
  • No tables, figures, or references
  • 3–5 keywords required
  • Ethical approval & consent must be stated
  • Presentation preference: Oral or Poster

πŸ“… Submission Timeline

Opening: 1 March 2026
Deadline: 30 June, 2026
Acceptance Notification: 15 August 2026
Presenter Confirmation: 31 August 2026

πŸ” Review Process

All abstracts will undergo double-blind peer review based on relevance, originality, clarity, methodological rigor, and potential impact.

Important: Accepted abstracts may be published. Presenters must be available to present; failure to do so may affect eligibility for publication and future submissions.
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