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Resident Doctors Conference 2026

Organised by the Association of Anaesthetists
Dates17–18 Jun 2026
VenueHilton Newcastle Gateshead, Bottle Bank, Gateshead NE8 2AR
CityGateshead / Newcastle, UK
Two-day in-person conference for resident anaesthetists at Hilton Newcastle Gateshead, with a detailed scientific programme, workshops, poster/ePoster activity, industry exhibition, keynotes and a complimentary social event.
Reviewed byDr Robert BaxterDr Robert Baxter· Junior Clinical Fellow, Acute Medical Unit· Updated 16 Jun 2026
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Why This Conference Matters
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Programme Highlights
Keynote Speakers
DR
Dr Rola Hallam
Consultant anaesthetist; humanitarian, campaigner and founder of CanDo
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Dr Beth Healey
Research MD, European Space Agency
DJ
Dr James Brooks
Chair, Resident Doctors Committee
Abstract Submission Guide
Abstract submissions are closed
Deadline: 25 March 2026
Audit and quality improvement (QI)
Case reports
Education and training
Original research
Surveys

MedicMess Tips

  • The meeting is fully in person.
  • Medical student and anaesthesia associate student rates are £30 for 1 day and £55 for 2 days.
  • Late-breaking abstracts are ePoster-only and not eligible for awards.
  • Download attendance certificates after the conference from My CPD.
Cost & Registration
CategoryPrice
Early bird registration£340
Standard registration£455
Trainee / IMT£270
Medical student£30
Key Deadlines
25 Mar 2026
Abstract submission deadline
17 Jun 2026
Conference begins
Practical Information
AirNewcastle International Airport is about 15-20 minutes by taxi or 30 minutes by Metro.
RailNewcastle Central Station is about a 10-15 minute walk; Gateshead Interchange links by Metro.
VenueHilton Newcastle Gateshead
AccommodationThe organiser links Newcastle accommodation options from the venue page.
Conference Snapshot
SpecialtyAnaesthesia
Organising societyAssociation of Anaesthetists
Conference formatIn-person only
LocationHilton Newcastle Gateshead, Bottle Bank, Gateshead NE8 2AR, Gateshead / Newcastle
The Complete Guide to the Resident Doctors Conference 2026

Resident Doctors Conference 2026 is a two-day Association of Anaesthetists conference organised for resident anaesthetists. It runs 17-18 June 2026 at the Hilton Newcastle Gateshead and is fully in person. The programme has detailed day-by-day sessions including allergy for anaesthetists, obstetric dilemmas, poster facilitation and judging, workshops, keynotes, industry exhibition time and poster viewing. Keynotes include Dr Rola Hallam, a consultant anaesthetist and humanitarian speaker, and Dr Beth Healey, a research MD with the European Space Agency. Research opportunities are strong for trainees: late-breaking abstracts closed at 23:59 on 25 March 2026 and can be displayed as ePosters, while the main submission round closed on 28 January 2026 and accepted abstracts are eligible for publication and oral/ePoster prizes. The published fee table lists resident member standard booking from £270 for 1 day and £415 for 2 days; medical students and anaesthesia associate students can book at £30 for 1 day or £55 for 2 days.