The ICMDA is set to hold its 18th International Congress in Jeju Island, South Korea, with the theme of “Building God’s Kingdom amongst the Broken.”
This theme reflects our recognition of the brokenness in today’s world and the calling of Christian healthcare workers to bring Christ’s healing and hope as we serve the patients in our workplaces.
In this spirit, we invite you to present your research and clinical experiences as testimonies of God’s wisdom and grace. The congress will serve as a powerful platform for a greater missional impact.
ICMDA Vision
To have a Christian witness in every community, in every nation, through doctors and dentists.
This vision is achieved by starting and strengthening national organizations through equipping, training, and discipling individual members.
The unique mission of ICMDA is to help healthcare professionals live as Christian witnesses, expanding the Kingdom of God wherever they live and serve.
Invitation for Abstract Submissions
We invite abstracts from all parts of the world that:
- Aligning with the vision and mission of ICMDA
- Reflect the theme of the 2026 Congress
- Innovative ideas or up-to-date medical information worth sharing
The aim is to share how God is at work among us — in hospitals, communities, and nations — and to inspire others to serve God through ICMDA.
Guidelines for Abstracts
Each submitted abstract should include:
- Scientific format: Title, Author(s), Background, Methods, Results, and Conclusion
- The country of residence
- How the author is serving God in their country and workplace
- How this work could inspire other healthcare professionals to serve Christ
Abstracts should be between 200 and 250 words.
All submissions must be made online through the official Congress website no later than 28 February 2026, 22:00 GMT(01 March 2026, 7:00 KST).
All abstracts will be evaluated by a selected review committee, and results will be announced by 15 March 2026, 23:00 GMT(16 March 2026, 08:00 KST).
Presentation Format
- Poster Presentation
- As a general rule, selected abstracts will be presented in poster format. Some presenters may also be given an opportunity to present their poster during the breakout session time slots.
- Poster Presentation Format
Poster presentations should be prepared in A0 size (841 × 1189 mm) with a portrait orientation.
Detailed information regarding poster submission, printing, display, and on-site arrangements will be provided in a subsequent announcement.
- Oral Presentation
- Oral presentations consist of a 15-minute presentation followed by 5 or 15 minutes of Q&A.
- Session structure:
- Pre-conference: 4 sessions, 2–3 presentations per 1-hour session (total 8–12 presentations)
- Main conference: 6 sessions, 2–3 presentations per 1-hour session (total 12–18 presentations)
- Video Recording Presentation
- Presenters will record a 3–5 minute video using the PPT template provided by the organizing committee and submit the video file.
- Videos will be available for on-site viewing during the conference. Further instructions on how to access the videos will be provided later.