Session submissions FAQs
General Information
What is the deadline for submitting a session proposal?
The deadline for submissions is 23:59 (GMT) on 5 December 2025
When and where will the conference take place?
The RCGP Annual Conference and Exhibition will take place on 29-30 October 2026 at the SEC Glasgow.
Who can submit a proposal?
Anyone with experience and expertise that could benefit their peers, particularly GPs and healthcare professionals, is welcome to submit a proposal.
How long are the sessions?
Each session is 45 minutes in total.
Submission process
How do I submit my session proposal?
Before being able to submit your abstract you will need to login to the submission system. The RCGP uses Oxford Abstracts to manage all submissions.
If you already have an Oxford Abstracts account, you can login as normal using your existing credentials. If you have previously used Oxford Abstracts but have forgotten your password, you can recover this by entering your email address into the ‘sign in or create account with email’ field and then selecting ‘forgot password’.
If you don’t have an Oxford Abstracts account already you will need to create one. Enter your email and follow the onscreen instructions. Please note the email you enter at this stage will be your username for Oxford Abstracts, so you must continue to use the same email each time you wish to log in. All correspondence regarding your submission will be sent to the submitter/account holder.
When you have logged in or created your account you will arrive at the submission information page.
Your work will save as you proceed through the pages, and you can save your submission and come back to it at any time before the submission deadline.
You will be able to keep track of your submissions using the Oxford Abstracts dashboard, click here to open: Oxford Abstracts.
Can I save my progress and return to it later?
Your work will save as you proceed through the pages, and you can save your submission and come back to it at any time before the submission deadline.
Can I make changes to my submission after it's been submitted?
You will be able to keep track of your submissions using the Oxford Abstracts dashboard, click here to open: Oxford Abstracts. You can amend your submission at anytime up until Friday 5 December 2025, 23:59 (GMT).
Can I withdraw my abstract?
If you decide to withdraw your abstract prior to the submission deadline ( Friday 13 February 2026, 23:59 (GMT)), you may log into Oxford Abstracts and withdraw your abstract here.
After this deadline, abstract withdrawal requests should be emailed to rcgp.submissions@wonderly.agency. Please include your abstract submission ID number, title, and the presenting author’s name in your email.What do I do with abstracts that I have added to the system but do not want to submit?
You can either delete them or leave them as "not submitted." However, if you leave them as not submitted, you will continue to receive reminders to submit them.
Can I download a copy of my submission?
Unfortunately, there is no option to download a copy of your submission. However you can log back into Oxford Abstracts at any time to view your submission.
I have submitted my abstract but have not received a confirmation email. What should I do?
When will I hear if my abstract was accepted or rejected?
Submitting authors will be notified, via email, of the outcome of their submission in the middle of April 2026. To ensure receipt of your notification, it is important that you provide a correct email address for the submitter and the presenting author.
Can I receive feedback or reviewers’ notes on my abstract?
Due to the volume of submissions, we cannot provide individual feedback on abstract submissions at any stage.
Important deadlines
| Submission deadline | Friday 5 December 2025 |
| Notification of outcome of submission | March 2026 |
| Deadline to confirm acceptance and presenting authors | Monday 16 March 2026 |
| Deadline for presenting authors to register to attend | Wednesday 6 May 2026 |
My question has not been answered here, who do I contact?
Please contact rcgp.submissions@wonderly.agency.