Bangladeshi Doctors' UK National Conference
A national platform for outstanding medical research, leadership and career development
About
The Bangladeshi Doctors' UK National Conference is an annual academic meeting that has run since 2019. It brings together medical students, resident doctors, international medical graduates and senior clinicians for a day of peer-reviewed oral presentations, with around 100 abstracts presented across four rooms. The conference is delivered jointly by four organisations: Bangladeshi Doctors in UK, the British Bengali Medical Association at UCL, GramGP and Bangladeshi Doctors in Nottingham. Its central aim is to address differential attainment by giving doctors a national stage for their research and quality improvement work, alongside practical support for exams and applications such as the MSRA, MRCS Part A and IMT. Each year the conference awards 25 prizes across specialties for the best research, audit and quality improvement presentations. Prizes are judged independently by the room chairs on the day, from abstracts shortlisted through Oxford Abstracts.
Prize Catalogue
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Best Audit/QI – MedicineAwarded to the best clinical audit or quality improvement project in a medical specialty. Judges look for clear standards, sound data and a measured improvement in patient care.
Open to medical students and doctors. Enter by submitting a 250-word abstract through Oxford Abstracts. Shortlisted abstracts are presented orally and judged by the room chairs on the day of the conference.
Best Audit/QI – SurgeryAwarded to the best clinical audit or quality improvement project in a surgical specialty. Judges look for clear standards, sound data and a measured improvement in surgical care.
Open to medical students and doctors. Enter by submitting a 250-word abstract through Oxford Abstracts. Shortlisted abstracts are presented orally and judged by the room chairs on the day of the conference.
Best Audit/QI ProjectAwarded to the strongest clinical audit or quality improvement project presented at the conference, across all specialties. Judges look for clear standards, sound data and a change in practice that has been measured.
Open to medical students and doctors. Enter by submitting a 250-word abstract through Oxford Abstracts. Shortlisted abstracts are presented orally and judged by the room chairs on the day of the conference.
Best Case ReportAwarded to the best case report presented at the conference, across all specialties. Judges look for an interesting case, a clear learning point and a concise discussion of the existing literature.
Open to medical students and doctors. Enter by submitting a 250-word abstract through Oxford Abstracts. Shortlisted abstracts are presented orally and judged by the room chairs on the day of the conference.
Best Case Report – Haematology/OncologyAwarded to the best case report in haematology or oncology. Judges look for an interesting case, a clear learning point and a concise discussion of the existing literature.
Open to medical students and doctors. Enter by submitting a 250-word abstract through Oxford Abstracts. Shortlisted abstracts are presented orally and judged by the room chairs on the day of the conference.
Best Case Report – MedicineAwarded to the best case report in a medical specialty. Judges look for an interesting medical case, a clear learning point and a concise discussion of the existing literature.
Open to medical students and doctors. Enter by submitting a 250-word abstract through Oxford Abstracts. Shortlisted abstracts are presented orally and judged by the room chairs on the day of the conference.
Best Case Report – SurgeryAwarded to the best case report in a surgical specialty. Judges look for an interesting surgical case, a clear learning point and a concise discussion of the existing literature.
Open to medical students and doctors. Enter by submitting a 250-word abstract through Oxford Abstracts. Shortlisted abstracts are presented orally and judged by the room chairs on the day of the conference.
Best Education/Teaching SubmissionAwarded to the best submission on medical education or teaching. Judges look for a clear educational need, a well designed intervention and evidence of its effect on learners.
Open to medical students and doctors. Enter by submitting a 250-word abstract through Oxford Abstracts. Shortlisted abstracts are presented orally and judged by the room chairs on the day of the conference.
Best Handling of Q&AAwarded to the presenter who answers questions from the chairs and audience most effectively. Judges look for a strong grasp of the work, honest acknowledgement of its limitations and clear, composed answers.
Open to medical students and doctors. Enter by submitting a 250-word abstract through Oxford Abstracts. Shortlisted abstracts are presented orally and judged by the room chairs on the day of the conference.
Best Medical Student SubmissionAwarded to the best submission led by a medical student. Research, audit, quality improvement and case reports are all considered, and the prize recognises early engagement with academic work.
Enter by submitting a 250-word abstract through Oxford Abstracts. Shortlisted abstracts are presented orally and judged by the room chairs on the day of the conference.
Best Obstetrics and Gynaecology SubmissionAwarded to the best submission in obstetrics and gynaecology. Research, audit, quality improvement and case reports are all considered.
Open to medical students and doctors. Enter by submitting a 250-word abstract through Oxford Abstracts. Shortlisted abstracts are presented orally and judged by the room chairs on the day of the conference.
Best Original ResearchAwarded to the best piece of original research presented at the conference, across all specialties. Judges look for a clear research question, a rigorous method and conclusions supported by the data.
Open to medical students and doctors. Enter by submitting a 250-word abstract through Oxford Abstracts. Shortlisted abstracts are presented orally and judged by the room chairs on the day of the conference.
Best Original Research – MedicineAwarded to the best piece of original research in a medical specialty. Judges look for a clear research question, a rigorous method and findings that are relevant to medical practice.
Open to medical students and doctors. Enter by submitting a 250-word abstract through Oxford Abstracts. Shortlisted abstracts are presented orally and judged by the room chairs on the day of the conference.
Best Original Research – SurgeryAwarded to the best piece of original research in a surgical specialty. Judges look for a clear research question, a rigorous method and findings that are relevant to surgical practice.
Open to medical students and doctors. Enter by submitting a 250-word abstract through Oxford Abstracts. Shortlisted abstracts are presented orally and judged by the room chairs on the day of the conference.
Best Paediatrics SubmissionAwarded to the best submission in paediatrics and child health. Research, audit, quality improvement and case reports are all considered.
Open to medical students and doctors. Enter by submitting a 250-word abstract through Oxford Abstracts. Shortlisted abstracts are presented orally and judged by the room chairs on the day of the conference.
Best Presentation on Use of AIAwarded to the best presentation on the use of artificial intelligence in healthcare, research or medical education. Judges look for a well defined use case, careful evaluation and attention to safety and limitations.
Open to medical students and doctors. Enter by submitting a 250-word abstract through Oxford Abstracts. Shortlisted abstracts are presented orally and judged by the room chairs on the day of the conference.
Best Submission Addressing Health Inequalities/Global HealthAwarded to the best submission on health inequalities or global health. Judges look for work that identifies an unmet need and offers a practical, sustainable way to improve care for underserved communities.
Open to medical students and doctors. Enter by submitting a 250-word abstract through Oxford Abstracts. Shortlisted abstracts are presented orally and judged by the room chairs on the day of the conference.
Best Submission from Mainland EuropeAwarded to the best submission from a presenter based in mainland Europe. Research, audit, quality improvement and case reports are all considered.
Open to medical students and doctors. Enter by submitting a 250-word abstract through Oxford Abstracts. Shortlisted abstracts are presented orally and judged by the room chairs on the day of the conference.
Best Submission from the Rest of the WorldAwarded to the best submission from a presenter based outside the UK and mainland Europe. Research, audit, quality improvement and case reports are all considered.
Open to medical students and doctors. Enter by submitting a 250-word abstract through Oxford Abstracts. Shortlisted abstracts are presented orally and judged by the room chairs on the day of the conference.
Best Systematic ReviewAwarded to the best systematic review or meta-analysis presented at the conference. Judges look for a focused question, a transparent search and selection process, and a careful appraisal of the included studies.
Open to medical students and doctors. Enter by submitting a 250-word abstract through Oxford Abstracts. Shortlisted abstracts are presented orally and judged by the room chairs on the day of the conference.
Best Use of Digital Health TechnologyAwarded to the best submission using digital health technology, such as apps, remote monitoring, electronic records or telemedicine. Judges look for a clear clinical purpose and evidence of benefit to patients or services.
Open to medical students and doctors. Enter by submitting a 250-word abstract through Oxford Abstracts. Shortlisted abstracts are presented orally and judged by the room chairs on the day of the conference.
Best Use of Evidence-Based MethodologyAwarded to the submission with the most rigorous methodology. Judges look for an appropriate study design, sound analysis and conclusions that stay within what the evidence supports.
Open to medical students and doctors. Enter by submitting a 250-word abstract through Oxford Abstracts. Shortlisted abstracts are presented orally and judged by the room chairs on the day of the conference.
Best Visual/Slide DesignAwarded for the best designed slides. Judges look for a clean layout, well presented data and visuals that make the key message easy to follow.
Open to medical students and doctors. Enter by submitting a 250-word abstract through Oxford Abstracts. Shortlisted abstracts are presented orally and judged by the room chairs on the day of the conference.
Most Innovative Presentation StyleAwarded to the presenter who delivers their work in the most original and engaging way. Judges look for creativity in how the work is communicated, without losing clarity or accuracy.
Open to medical students and doctors. Enter by submitting a 250-word abstract through Oxford Abstracts. Shortlisted abstracts are presented orally and judged by the room chairs on the day of the conference.
Most Innovative ProjectAwarded to the project that takes the most original approach to a clinical or healthcare problem. Judges look for a new idea, a practical route to putting it into use and its potential benefit to patients or staff.
Open to medical students and doctors. Enter by submitting a 250-word abstract through Oxford Abstracts. Shortlisted abstracts are presented orally and judged by the room chairs on the day of the conference.