The 1st International Subtain University Medical Education Conference (ISUMEC 2025) invites researchers, educators, and policymakers to submit abstracts for presentation at the conference, scheduled for 25-27 October 2025. Below are the key guidelines and requirements.
Submission Themes
- Curriculum Development
- Teaching and Learning
- Student Assessment
- Staff and Program Evaluation
- Student Support and Well-being
- Academic Leadership and Management
- Faculty Development
Submission Fees
- The Registration fee is $50 USD ( 75,000 IQD).
- The Registration fee is to be paid in person upon attending the conference.
Submission Types
- Oral Presentations: 10-minute presentation + 5-minute Q&A
- Poster Presentations: Displayed in poster sessions
- Workshops: 3-Hours and 30-minutes interactive sessions (requires proposal)
Abstract Structure
To download Abstract template, click here.
| Section | Description |
|---|
| Title | Concise, max 20 words |
| Authors | Full names, affiliations, emails, indicate presenter |
| Background | Problem/context |
| Methods | Approach or study design |
| Results | Key findings (preliminary acceptable) |
| Conclusion | Implications for education/practice |
| Keywords | 3–5 keywords |
* Workshops should include session objectives and outline instead of methods/results.
Formatting Requirements
- Language: English
- Font: 12pt Times New Roman, single-spaced
- File Format: .doc or .docx
- No references in the abstract
- Originality: Must not be previously published or presented
Submission Process
- You must Register an account before submitting an abstract.
- Login to your account to submit abstracts and manage your submissions.
- Each abstract must be submitted separately (multiple submissions are allowed).
- A confirmation email with a Submission ID will be sent after each successful submission.
- ⚠️ Note: Abstract submission does not replace conference registration. You must also complete the registration process to participate in the event.
Review & Notification
All submissions are peer-reviewed by the ISUMEC 2025 Scientific Committee based on relevance, clarity, originality, and merit. Authors will be notified of acceptance or rejection by 15 September 2025.
Key Deadlines
| Milestone | Date |
|---|
| Abstract Submission Deadline | 20 August 2025 |
| Acceptance Notification | 15 September 2025 |
| Workshop Materials Due | 1 October 2025 |
Publication Opportunity
Accepted abstracts will be published in the ISUMEC 2025 Conference Proceedings. Selected abstracts may be invited for full paper submission in a special issue of a peer-reviewed journal (details TBA).
Contact Information
Email: isumec2025@sums.edu.iq
Additional Notes
- Follow ethical standards; approvals required for human subject research
- Non-compliant abstracts will be returned for revision
- The Committee may reassign accepted abstracts to another format
We look forward to your contributions to ISUMEC 2025 and to shaping the future of medical education in Iraq and beyond!