Where can I present my paper?
Would you like some expert feedback on your research project before you submit it? Are you brave enough to stand up and present your work to a discerning audience? Are you looking for another line on your CV before the RITA/ARCP? Do you enjoy meeting ENT trainees from other regions?
There are plenty free meetings and conferences where you can do all of this. There are prizes to be won for the best papers, and abstracts are often published. Here’s a summary of the most popular meetings:
BACO - British Academic Conference in Otolaryngology
The British Academic Conference in Otolaryngology is the most attended event in the British ENT calender, and takes place every three years. The 2009 BACO was held in Liverpool, with short paper sessions (and prizes) for trainees in the areas of Laryngology, Rhinology, Otology, Head and neck, Audiology and CAPAG.The 2012 event will be held in Glasgow. It’s never too early to start preparing!
RSM - The Royal Society of Medicine
The Royal Society of Medicine Sections of Otology and Laryngology and Rhinology hold regular meetings at Wimpole Street in London. These tend to be sociable events with excellent outside speakers, so it’s worth coming along even if you’re not presenting. Each section has a yearly short papers section. Shortlisted trainees have a three-course lunch and glass of wine with the President of their section before presenting.Otology short papers : 5th Feb 2010 Prize: ENT-Ex Prize, £1000
Abstract deadline: 4th Dec 2009
How to submit: Complete this form and send it to otology@rsm.ac.uk
Otology section other awards here
Laryngology and Rhinology short papers: 5th Mar 2010
Prize: Karl Storz Prize, £1000
Abstract deadline: 15th Jan 2010
How to submit: Complete this form and send it to laryngology@rsm.ac.uk
Laryngology and Rhinology other awards here
ORS - The Otorhinolaryngological Research Society
The Otorhinolaryngological Research Society was formed in 1979 to promote research in ENT. They hold meetings twice yearly, in Spring and Autumn. These meetings provide a valuable opportunity for immediate feedback and critique of your work from an expert audience. The meetings are an excellent way to keep up to date with ongoing research and to meet fellow trainees and academics, so attendance is recommended even if you are not presenting a paper.Autumn meeting : 25th Sep 2009, London
Prize: Angell-James Prize, £300
Abstract deadline: 10th July 2009
How to submit: Send your abstract to secretary@ors.uk.net
Spring meeting : TBA
Prize: Phillip Stell Prize, £300
Abstract deadline: TBA
How to submit: Send your abstract to secretary@ors.uk.net
Junior Presenters Prize: £150 for best presentation by an ST1, ST2, FY or medical student at each meeting.
The Xomed-Treace Prize is awarded annually, enabling the winner to attend and present at an American Academy meeting.
The ORS Research Grant is awarded annually, and is worth £2500 towards the proposed research project.
Keep an eye out for opportunities to present at your regional meetings:
- The North of England Otolaryngology Society
- The Scottish Otolaryngological Society
- The Midland Institute of Otology
- The South West ENT Academic Meeting
This is a very basic summary of research meetings, but if there’s anything you’d like us to consider adding, please get in touch.