Abstract Timeline

• Submission Deadline: 15 April 2026, 12:00PM (SGT)

• Announcement of Result: 15 May 2026

• Confirmation by Authors: 31 May 2026​​

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Abstract Tracks

Scientific research holds immense significance in advancing knowledge, yet clinical medicine is equally vital in translating that knowledge into tangible benefits for patient care.

We highly appreciate and prioritize both domains. Therefore, we invite you to submit your abstracts in any of these two pivotal tracks, contributing to the synergistic progress of cutting-edge research and its practical application in clinical settings. Your valuable contributions in these areas will undoubtedly shape the future of geriatric healthcare. 
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• Scientific Research

Scientific Research track is intended for abstracts that involve systematic investigation and generation of new knowledge using a research methodology. This track prioritises hypothesis-driven studies with a defined methodology and statistical analysis.

 

Suitable for:

- Original quantitative or qualitative research

- Observational studies (cross-sectional, cohort, case-control)

- Interventional or experimental studies

- Clinical trials or pilot studies

- Validation or development of assessment tools

- Health services research

- Epidemiological studies

- Secondary data analysis or database studies 
 

Key characteristics:

- Clearly defined research question or hypothesis

- Described methodology (study design, participants, data collection, analysis)

- Results or preliminary findings presented

- Conclusion based on data analysis
 

Examples:

- Prevalence of frailty among community-dwelling older adults in Malaysia

- Predictors of hospital readmission in older patients with multimorbidity

- Validation of a screening tool for sarcopenia in older adults

- Outcomes of a structured geriatric rehabilitation programme

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• Clinical Medicine

Clinical Medicine track is intended for abstracts focusing on clinical practice, service delivery, education, or quality improvement in geriatric care. This track emphasises real-world clinical impact, service improvement, and practical implementation, even if formal statistical testing is limited.

 

Suitable for:

- Case reports or case series

- Clinical audits

- Quality improvement projects

- Service development or service evaluation

- Innovative clinical models of care

- Educational initiatives or training programmes

- Clinical pathways, protocols, or best-practice implementation

- Lessons learnt from clinical practice

 

Key characteristics:

- Focus on real-world clinical experience

- Emphasis on practical application and learning points

- May not require formal research methodology

- Often highlights challenges, solutions, or improvements in care delivery

 

Examples:

- A complex geriatric case highlighting polypharmacy management

- Implementation of an orthogeriatric liaison service in a district hospital

- Audit of falls assessment practices in an acute geriatric ward

- Introducing frailty screening in primary care: lessons learnt

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Submission Guidelines

To facilitate the submission process and the subsequent follow up process, please consider the following guidelines for submission.​

• All submissions must be original and not been previously accepted for publication.

• Abstract must be submitted in English, Microsoft Word file (version 2013), font Times New Roman, font size 11 point with a single line spacing.

• Maximum Title limit: 15 words.

• Maximum word limit: 350 words.

• No tables, figures and references are allowed.

• There is no limit to the number of abstracts you can submit provided that the presenter has registered for the Congress as a participant.

• There is no limit to the number of authors per abstract; the presenting author should ensure that all co-authors are aware of the content of abstract before submission to the organisers.

• Submission of abstract constitutes the authors' consent for printed and online publication by the organizers. It also warrants that the abstract submitter is the sole owner and responsible for all information and content provided to the organising committee.

• The decision of the organising committee is final and no negotiation will be entered into with respect to any such decision.

• Please state the preference of your submission, as follows:

a) Oral presentation

b) Poster presentation

c) Both

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Should you require further assistance, please contact us at abstract.mcgm@gmail.com