Obstetrics and Gynaecology · Annual Conference
National Trainees Conference 2026
Organised by the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
Dates18–19 Jun 2026
VenueYork Racecourse
CityYork, United Kingdom
A two-day in-person RCOG National Trainees Conference in York for O&G trainees and trainers, with keynote sessions, debates, workshops, trainee oral presentations, poster viewing and an evening networking event.
Dr Robert BaxterMedicMess Conference Intelligence
Audience
O&G trainees, trainers, consultants, educational supervisors and doctors interested in training priorities and career development.
Networking
Evening social event at The Milner York includes welcome drink, three-course meal, live band and music/dancing; the main programme includes exhibition and poster-viewing breaks.
Pricing Note
Standard full-event rate from 24 April 2026 is £395; medical student £200; one-day tickets £277; early-bird full-event standard £359 and medical student £180 ended 23 April 2026; networking ticket £60.70.
Research Value
Programme includes poster viewing and trainee oral presentations, with streams covering fetal/maternal medicine, gynae oncology, reproductive medicine, urogynaecology, global health, hot topics, quality improvement and education. No open abstract deadline was found.
Trainee Relevance
Very high: the meeting is designed with O&G trainees in mind and includes portfolio skills, simulation, exam strategy, SITM/subspecialty preparation, interview preparation and trainee stories.
Why This Conference Matters
Audience
O&G trainees, trainers, consultants, educational supervisors and doctors interested in training priorities and career development.
Networking
Evening social event at The Milner York includes welcome drink, three-course meal, live band and music/dancing; the main programme includes exhibition and poster-viewing breaks.
Pricing Note
Standard full-event rate from 24 April 2026 is £395; medical student £200; one-day tickets £277; early-bird full-event standard £359 and medical student £180 ended 23 April 2026; networking ticket £60.70.
Research Value
Programme includes poster viewing and trainee oral presentations, with streams covering fetal/maternal medicine, gynae oncology, reproductive medicine, urogynaecology, global health, hot topics, quality improvement and education. No open abstract deadline was found.
Trainee Relevance
Very high: the meeting is designed with O&G trainees in mind and includes portfolio skills, simulation, exam strategy, SITM/subspecialty preparation, interview preparation and trainee stories.
Programme Highlights
09:00
Career planning
10:30
Breakout sessions
12:20
Lunch, exhibition and poster viewing
13:30
Tackling crises in O&G
14:45
Debate
15:05
Maternal and fetal medicine, preterm birth
16:45
Trainee oral presentations
Keynote Speakers
SA
Sherif Aly Abdel-Fattah
Chairing global health and innovation/research sessions
LA
Lina Antoun
Laparoscopic training and endoscopic surgery themes
JB
Jenny Barber
Training and clinical quality themes
PB
Paula Briggs
Sexual and reproductive health themes
JD
John Dalton
Training and career development themes
ED
Emma Davidson
Research and gynaecological oncology themes
SF
Sujeewa Fernando
Workforce, training and career development themes
Abstract Submission Guide
Fetal medicine
Maternal medicine
Gynaecological oncology
Reproductive medicine
Urogynaecology
Global health
Hot topics in O&G
Quality improvement
Education
MedicMess Tips
- Book accommodation early if staying near York Racecourse.
- The networking gala is a separate £60.70 ticket and is booked through the registration form.
- Use the programme poster-viewing and trainee oral presentation sessions if looking for research exposure, but no open abstract deadline was found.
Cost & Registration
| Category | Price |
|---|---|
| Early bird registration | £359 |
| Standard registration | £395 |
| Trainee / IMT | £395 |
| Medical student | £200 |
Key Deadlines
18 Jun 2026
Conference begins
Practical Information
By CarVenue is accessible from the A1036/Tadcaster Road; sat nav postcode YO23 1EX.
ParkingYork Racecourse provides extensive on-site parking, generally free for conference and event visitors.
By TrainNearest railway station is York. Taxis from York Station take about 5-10 minutes and typically cost £7-£10; walking is about 1.5 miles or 25-30 minutes.
Venue DetailsYork Racecourse, Racecourse Road, Knavesmire Road, York, YO23 1EX.
Nearest AirportsLeeds Bradford Airport about 50 minutes; Manchester Airport about 90 minutes.
Conference Snapshot
| Specialty | Obstetrics and Gynaecology |
| Organising society | Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists |
| Conference format | In-person only |
| Location | York Racecourse, York |
The Complete Guide to the National Trainees Conference 2026
The National Trainees Conference 2026 is a two-day in-person RCOG conference designed around O&G trainees, while also welcoming consultants, educational supervisors and others who support training. The conference is held at York Racecourse and combines keynote lectures, expert debates, interactive workshops, trainee stories and career-focused sessions. The programme includes career planning, portfolio skills, simulation, exam strategies, subspecialty and SITM preparation, interview preparation, maternal and fetal medicine, global health, hot topics in O&G, quality improvement and education. It explicitly includes poster viewing and a session for trainee oral presentations, although no separate abstract deadline page was found during inspection. Standard full-event registration from 24 April 2026 is £395, with a medical student rate of £200; early-bird full-event rates were £359 standard and £180 medical student until 23 April. A separate networking gala ticket is £60.70.