MED NORRTH (Northern Outcomes in Regional Research, Translation, and Health) Conference

This scientific conference provides medical students, junior doctors, and registrars with the opportunity to present their evidence-based research, build professional connections, and deepen their understanding of research in northern Queensland.

MED NORRTH is delivered in collaboration with the Northern Queensland Regional Training Hubs (NQRTH), James Cook University College of Medicine and Dentistry (CMD), and the Tropical Australian Academic Health Centre (TAAHC).

This year’s MED NORRTH conference will run in conjunction with the North Queensland Physicians’ Conference, with several shared sessions and events across both programs.

Date: Saturday 1st August 2026
Location: Crystalbrook Riley, Cairns
Theme: From Reef to Remote - Advancing research skills for health challenges in Northern Australia

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Key Dates

• Abstract submissions open: 23 March 2026
• Registration opens: 18 May 2026
• Abstract submissions close: 15 June 2026
• Accepted abstracts announced: 25  June 2026
• Conference day: 1 August 2026

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Call for abstracts

The theme for MED NORRTH 2026 is From Reef to Remote - Advancing research skills for health challenges in Northern Australia. Abstract topics may include, but are not limited to:

• Regional Healthcare Challenges and Solutions
• Translational Research
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health
• Rural and tropical medicine
• Regional and rural medical workforce sustainability
• Medical education and training
• Telehealth and innovative medicine
• Patient-centred care
• Clinical outcomes in regional settings

A wide range of research designs are welcome, including but not limited to primary studies, clinical audits, systematic/scoping/narrative literature reviews, case studies and qualitative research.

Studies that are in progress can also be submitted as abstracts, provided the current stage of the study and the projected stage by the conference date are indicated.

Abstract submission is open until 15th June 2026. Abstracts can be presented as oral or poster presentations, and will be assessed by academic and medical researchers.

View full abstract submission guidelines

Abstract submission

Abstract submissions close: 15th June 2026

Submit your abstracts

Research support services

NQRTH offers research support services available for JCU MBBS students interested in submitting an abstract for MED NORRTH 2026

Research support services

Oral and poster presentation templates

To get you started, PowerPoint poster and oral presentation templates are available below that you can download and adapt.

Oral Presentation Template

Poster Template 

New to research posters or need a refresher?

This JCU Library guide on Posters and Presentations provides practical, step?by?step tips on planning, designing and presenting an effective research poster, including advice on layout, content structure and visual design.

Still need help?

Contact cmd.impact@jcu.edu.au