Annual Scientific Conference
(ASC 2027)
The Heart of Healing: Strengthening Fundamentals in Primary Care
Tagline: “Strong Foundations, Better Care.”
Date: 28–30 May 2027
Venue: The Everly Hotel, Putrajaya
Abstracts
Share Your Research, Inspire Innovation, and Advance Primary Care
In line with the conference theme, ‘The Heart of Healing: Strengthening Fundamentals in Primary Care,’ the Annual Scientific Conference 2027 (ASC 2027) invites researchers, family physicians, healthcare and allied health professionals, postgraduate trainees, and medical students to submit abstracts that advance family medicine and primary healthcare.
Submissions are welcomed in the following categories:
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Original Research/Review
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Innovation
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Case Report
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Community Engagement
The conference provides a platform to share knowledge, exchange ideas, and showcase work that strengthens primary care. All accepted abstracts will be displayed and judged in poster format. Selected abstracts from the Original Research/Review and Innovation categories will also be invited for oral presentation.
Awards
The following awards will be presented:
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Best Oral Presentation – Original Research/Review: 3 awards
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Best Oral Presentation – Innovation: 3 awards
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Best Poster – Original Research/Review and Innovation: 2 awards
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Best Poster – Case Report: 3 awards
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Best Poster – Community Engagement: 3 awards
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Young Investigator Award: 1 award, open to presenters aged below 40 years across all abstract categories
Poster awards will be judged based solely on the displayed posters; no poster presentation is required.
Join us in shaping the future of primary care through research, collaboration, and innovation.
Submit your Work. Share your Insights. Inspire Better Care.
Abstract Submission Guide
Prospective authors should read the submission requirements carefully. The Scientific Committee reserves the right to reject any abstract that does not comply with these guidelines and to make the final decision regarding abstract acceptance.
For any queries related to the abstract, please reach out to us at:
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Email: abstract.asc2026@gmail.com
General Submission Requirements
These requirements apply to all abstract categories:
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Abstracts must be written in English and must not exceed 300 words.
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Authors must provide their personal details. The full names of all authors must be written in upper and lower case.
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The submitted work must be original and must not have been published elsewhere. Abstracts previously presented at another conference may be considered, provided that the name of the conference is declared during submission.
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Where applicable, ethical, institutional, regulatory, or community approval must have been obtained.
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Two reviewers will assess each abstract independently.
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The presenting author must ensure that all co-authors have reviewed and approved the abstract before submission.
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No changes may be made to the abstract after it has been accepted.
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Authors will be notified regarding abstract acceptance via email by 15 March 2027.
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The presenting author must register, pay the conference fee by 01 April 2027, and attend the conference.
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Failure to register and pay by the deadline will disqualify the abstract from the competition and publication.
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All accepted abstracts will be published in Malaysian Family Physician, a peer-reviewed journal indexed in Web of Science (ESCI), PubMed Central, ProQuest, Scopus, DOAJ, EMCare, Open J-Gate, MyAIS, WPRIM, and Google Scholar.
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All accepted abstracts must be displayed as A0 portrait-format posters. Poster judging will be based on the displayed poster only; no poster presentation is required.
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Abstracts must be submitted online by 31 January 2027 using the submission button provided below.
Category 1: Original Research/Review Abstract
Category 2: Innovation Abstract
Category 3: Case Report Abstract
Category 4: Community Engagement Abstract
Abstract Structure
1. Abstracts must follow this structured format:
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Introduction
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Methods
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Results
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Conclusion
2. Studies must have obtained approval from the relevant ethics committee or regulatory body, where applicable.
3. Up to 50 original/review abstracts will be accepted for poster display and judging. Of these, up to five abstracts will be selected for oral presentation and will be eligible for the Best Oral Presentation - Original Research/Review awards.
Abstract Structure
1. Abstracts must follow this structured format:
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Background
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Innovation
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Implementation
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Outcomes/Impact
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Future Directions
2. The abstract must describe an original innovation relevant to family medicine or primary care. Innovations may include, but are not limited to:
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Digital health solutions and artificial intelligence applications
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Medical devices
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Innovative service-delivery models
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Educational innovations
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Quality-improvement initiatives
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Community-based innovations
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Other novel approaches that improve patient care or healthcare delivery
3. Where applicable, approval must have been obtained from the relevant ethics committee, institution, or regulatory body.
4. Up to 15 innovation abstracts will be accepted for poster display and judging. Of these, up to five abstracts will be selected for oral presentation and will be eligible for the Best Oral Presentation – Innovation awards.
Abstract Structure
1. Abstracts must follow this structured format:
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Background
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Case Presentation
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Discussion/Learning Points
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Conclusion
2. Written informed consent must be obtained from the patient for the presentation and publication of the case, where applicable.
3. Up to 20 case report abstracts will be accepted for poster display and judging.
Abstract Structure
1. Abstracts must follow this structured format:
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Background
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Methods/Approach
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Outcomes/Impact
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Lessons Learned
2. Where applicable, the project must have obtained approval from the relevant ethics committee, institution, organisation, or community authority.
3. Up to 15 community engagement abstracts will be accepted for poster display and judging.
