EMKERALA 2026
Abstract Guidelines
Submission Deadline: 31st March, 2026
EMKERALA 2026 invites high-quality scientific submissions from Emergency Medicine professionals, postgraduate residents, medical students, and allied healthcare providers.
All abstracts will undergo blinded peer review by the Scientific Committee. Authors are invited to submit abstracts for competitive presentations no later than 11:59 PM (IST) on 31st March 2026.
Submit your Abstract here
Notification regarding acceptance and presentation status will be communicated via email on or before 10th April 2026. Abstracts received after the deadline of 31st March 2026 will be considered for inclusion in non-competitive sessions only, subject to availability.
General Guidelines
- The presenting author must register for EMKERALA 2026 conference.
- Abstracts must be submitted as a Word document.
- It is mandatory to clearly specify the abstract category within the abstract document. Failure to mention the category may result in rejection without review.
- Use standard abbreviations only.
- Tables, graphs, and images should not be included in the abstract.
- Funding sources and conflicts of interest must be disclosed.
- For human subject research, ethical committee approval (or exemption) must be stated.
- Previously published or presented work will not be accepted.
- Submission does not guarantee Podium Presentation.
- The Scientific Committee reserves the right to re-categorize submissions or reject incomplete abstracts.
Awards
- Best Oral Presentation
- Best Research Poster
- Best Case Poster
- Best Educational Poster
- Best Resident Talk
Top abstracts from Oral and Poster categories may be considered for Best Paper Awards or Podium Upgrades, based on review scores and overall scientific quality.
Presentation Categories
1. Oral (Podium) Presentation
This category is reserved for original research of substantial academic and clinical relevance in Emergency Medicine.
Eligible Study Designs
- Original Research
- Systematic Reviews / Meta-analyses
- Cohort / Case-Control Studies
- Cross-sectional Studies
- Diagnostic Accuracy Studies
- Implementation Research
- Pilot Studies
- Health Systems Research
- Simulation-based Research
- Cost-effectiveness / Economic Analyses
- Technological Innovations in Emergency Medicine
Abstract Requirements
Maximum 500 words
Structured format (IMRAD):
- Title
- Authors & Affiliations
- Introduction
- Methods
- Results
- Discussion
- Conclusion / Key Takeaways
- Acknowledgements & Disclosures (if applicable)
Selection Criteria
- Scientific merit
- Methodological rigor
- Novelty
- Clinical relevance
- Impact on Emergency Care practice
Presentation Format
12 minutes presentation
3 minutes discussion
2. Poster Presentation
Categories
- Original Research Posters
- Case Presentations
- Single Case Reports
- Case Series with Literature Review
- Educational Posters
- Image-based Learning Summaries
- Infographics in Emergency Medicine
Abstract Word Limit
Original Research: 500 words
Case Presentation: 500 words
Educational Poster: 250 words
Abstract Structure
- Title
- Authors & Affiliations
- Introduction / Case Description
- Methods / Diagnosis
- Results / Management
- Discussion
- Conclusion / Learning Points
Presentation Format
5 minutes presentation
3 minutes discussion
Selected posters will be displayed throughout the conference.
3. Resident Talk
Academic Session for Emergency Medicine Trainees
The Organising Committee of EMKERALA 2026 State Conference invites Emergency Medicine trainees to participate in the Resident Talk Session, an academic platform designed to encourage critical thinking, clinical reasoning, and evidence-based emergency care practices among young Emergency Physicians.
Eligibility
Opne to:
- MD & DNB Emergency Medicine Residents
- Emergency Medicine Graduates (MD/DNB) with less than 1 year of post-qualification clinical experience
The presenting author must fall under the above eligibility criteria at the time of submission.
TOPIC
- NIV in the Emergency Department – Are We Delaying Intubation?
PRESENTATION FORMAT
When you submit your video, it is recommended to record it similar to a podium presentation, with your PPT slides visible in the background.
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Submit the following:
- Recorded Video Presentation
- Corresponding PowerPoint Slides
Submit your abstract and Video here
EVALUATION CRITERIA
- Clinical relevance to Emergency Medicine practice
- Conceptual clarity
- Evidence-informed discussion
- Practical applicability in ED settings
- Overall presentation
IMPORTANT DATES
Submission Deadline: 25/03/2026
Shortlisting Notification: 31/03/2026
Selected candidates will be assigned a topic by the Scientific Committee and will present during the EMKERALA 2026 Conference. and will be eligible for consideration for the Best Resident Talk Award – EMKERALA 2026
