Guidelines for Abstract Submission

Welcome to all delegates to IFICS 2026.

IFICS 2026 provides a great opportunity to show the scientific work done by the residents, fellows & consultants. The abstracts are invited under the following categories:

1. Interesting case
2. Case series
3. Poster presentation

The abstract submission process for both the categories is common, and 12 abstracts will be shortlisted after evaluation by the scientific committee.

All single case reports are eligible for interesting case presentations.

Case series should include cases more than 3 and less than 6.

Eligible candidates: Postgraduate residents, active fellows, consultants within 5 years of clinical practice.

Format for abstract preparation:

• - All abstracts to be submitted in word format
• - Times New Roman font in size 12
• - Text in double spacing
• - Should contain less than 300 words
• - Abstract for case series must be structured with subheadings: Introduction, Methods, Results & Conclusions
• - Abstract for interesting case must be structured with subheadings: Introduction, Case report & Conclusion.

The abstract should not reveal the names of the authors or the institute where the research was conducted.


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Poster guidelines:

• - Please prepare a physical poster of size 4feet (horizontal) x 3feet (vertical) to be put us on poster boards in the designated poster area (Annex hall)
• - Posters should not be too cluttered and must follow a clear and logical layout. Reduce reading matter to an essential minimum.
• - Use drawings, diagrams, and photos to display results and conclusions. Ensure illustrations are clear and easy to understand without overloading charts or drawings.
• - Add title in clear and legible font
• - Author details and affiliations should be added below the title column in clear and legible font

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Case presentation guidelines:

• - There shall be 6 presentations for a one hour session.
• - Each oral presentation shall be of 8 minutes. 5 minutes for presentation, 3 minutes for discussion.
• - The slides should be in clear background with legible text including all the details of the case and significant findings related to the case.
• - Strict control shall be kept on the time taken for presentations.

General Instructions:

Please submit your abstracts to ifics2026@manipal.edu

Last date for receipt of abstract is 31 August 2026.

Scientific Committee reserves the right to make the final decision.

The delegate must register for IFICS 2026 to be eligible to make the podium presentation/ poster presentation.


SUBMISSION ENDS ON 31st August 2026