Present Your Research to the WorldThe 6th IJMS World Conference of Medical Student Research (WMCSR) will be held virtually on July 10–11, 2027. The WCMSR is an international scientific conference created for medical students and recent medical graduates. It provides a structured platform to present research, receive scientific feedback, connect with peers from around the world, and contribute to the global exchange of medical knowledge.
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The IJMS established the WCMSR in 2022 to expand access to scientific presentation opportunities for medical students and early-career physicians. The conference is conducted fully online, allowing participants to join from different countries and institutions without the financial and logistical barriers associated with international travel.
The WCMSR brings together student researchers, recent graduates, clinicians, educators, reviewers, and judges in a professional scientific environment. Participants present original research and clinical work, respond to questions, receive structured evaluation, and engage with an international community committed to strengthening medical student research.
The conference complements the broader mission of the IJMS: supporting the development, dissemination, and recognition of research conducted by medical students and early-career scientists worldwide.
| Item | Information |
|---|---|
| Conference | 6th IJMS World Conference of Medical Student Research |
| Dates | July 10–11, 2027 |
| Format | Fully virtual |
| Language | English |
| Eligible participants | Medical students and physicians within three years of medical school graduation |
| Presentation formats | Oral presentations and single-slide virtual poster presentations |
| Scientific content | Original research, basic science, medical education research, clinical and epidemiological research, meta-analyses, case reports, and other eligible study designs described in the conference guidelines |
| Abstract publication | Accepted and successfully presented abstracts may be published in the official IJMS conference supplement, subject to completion of all conference and editorial requirements |
| Organizer | International Journal of Medical Students |
| 1 | International visibility: Present your work to an audience that includes medical students, recent graduates, clinicians, researchers, educators, and scientific judges from different regions of the world. |
| 2 | Scientific feedback: Receive structured evaluation during abstract review and presentation assessment. |
| 3 | Research communication: Develop experience explaining your methods, results, and conclusions in a formal scientific setting. |
| 4 | Publication opportunity: Eligible accepted and presented abstracts may be published in the IJMS conference supplement. |
| 5 | Awards and recognition: Outstanding abstracts and presentations may be recognized through conference awards. |
| 6 | Global community: Connect with other emerging researchers and learn from work conducted across different healthcare systems, institutions, and populations. |
| 7 | Accessible participation: Join a fully virtual international conference without travel-related costs or visa requirements. |
| Participant | Eligibility | Important Note |
|---|---|---|
| Current medical student | Yes | Eligible to submit and present, provided all conference requirements are met. |
| Recent medical graduate | Yes | Eligible if within three years of medical school graduation. |
| Resident, faculty member, or senior researcher | As a co-author | May participate as a co-author or mentor, but the presenting author must meet the conference eligibility requirements. |
| Student from another health profession | Review required | Consult the Submission Guidelines and FAQs to confirm eligibility before submitting. |
| High school or premedical student | No | The conference is designed for medical students and eligible recent medical graduates. |
Review the full eligibility and submission requirements before submitting.
| Step | Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prepare | Review the Submission Guidelines and Abstract Requirements, select the appropriate study category, and prepare the abstract using the official template. |
| 2 | Submit | Complete a separate OJS submission for each abstract and upload all required materials before the deadline. |
| 3 | Peer review | The abstract undergoes scientific and administrative review according to the conference evaluation process. |
| 4 | Decision | Authors receive the conference decision and, when applicable, instructions for revisions or presentation preparation. |
| 5 | Prepare to present | Accepted presenters follow the Presenter Guidelines, submit the required presentation materials, and complete technical preparation. |
| 6 | Present live | The presenting author delivers the work during the scheduled conference session and participates in questions and discussion. |
| 7 | Publication and recognition | Eligible abstracts proceed to conference-supplement publication, and outstanding work may receive conference awards. |
Accepted abstracts that are successfully presented and meet all editorial and administrative requirements may be published in the official IJMS conference supplement. Each published abstract is assigned its own digital object identifier (DOI), allowing the abstract to be cited and located as a scholarly conference publication.
Publication of a conference abstract is distinct from publication of a full-length journal article. Authors may continue developing their work into a complete manuscript, provided they follow the policies of the journal to which the full article is submitted and appropriately disclose the prior conference presentation or abstract publication.
Abstract acceptance alone does not guarantee publication. Authors must comply with all deadlines, presentation requirements, authorship standards, ethical requirements, and editorial instructions.
WCMSR is organized by members of the current elected IJMS Editorial Team. The Conference Director, Abstract Managers, Director of Logistics, Master of Ceremonies, and other organizing members are selected from medical students and recent medical graduates serving within the journal's international editorial structure.
These editors represent institutions and countries from around the world. Their work is conducted under the standards and oversight of IJMS, combining student leadership with defined scientific, editorial, and operational responsibilities.
WCMSR recognizes scientific quality, presentation performance, and outstanding contributions through several award categories. Depending on the conference edition, these may include:
Selected award recipients may receive certificates and may be offered eligibility for an expedited editorial pathway for a subsequent full manuscript submitted to IJMS. Any full manuscript remains subject to editorial assessment, peer review, revision requirements, and the journal's standard publication criteria. An award does not guarantee manuscript acceptance.
Select the page that matches your current stage:
| Submission Guidelines | Abstract Requirements |
| Presenter Guidelines | Frequently Asked Questions |
| Download the Abstract Template | Start a Submission |
| Partners and Sponsors | Previous Editions |
WCMSR has been held annually since 2022. The Previous Editions page document the conference's development, scientific programs, accepted presentations, award recipients, organizing teams, and recordings.
| Edition | Year | Access |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2022 | View archived conference information |
| 2nd | 2023 | View archived conference information |
| 3rd | 2024 | View archived conference information |
| 4th | 2025 | View archived conference information |
| 5th | 2026 | View archived conference information |
| 6th | 2027 | Current conference edition |
Before contacting the conference team, review the Submission Guidelines, Abstract Requirements, Presenter Guidelines, and Frequently Asked Questions.
For questions that are not answered on those pages, contact the WCMSR Conference Team at conference@ijms.info.
| Review the Guidelines | Download the Template | Submit Your Abstract |
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