The doctoral session of the scientific conference
At Biomedicum of Tartu University (Ravila 19, Tartu)
On October 2–3, 2025, the University of Tartu will celebrate the 393rd anniversary of the Faculty of Medicine. This two-day conference serves as a traditional gathering for students, faculty, researchers, alumni, and partners from the field.
On Thursday, the scientific conference will take place at Biomedicum, where researchers, faculty members, doctoral candidates, and students will present the latest findings from medical and sports science research conducted over the past year. Abstracts will be presented in three formats: oral presentations, flash talks, and poster presentations in the poster session.
On Friday, the traditional thematic conference will focus on mental health. The event will feature presentations by experts from the Faculty of Medicine as well as invited speakers from other institutions. More information about the events can be found on the Faculty of Medicine's website.
We warmly invite everyone to submit their abstracts! Abstract submission for the scientific conference is open until June 2, 11:59 PM.
We welcome thesis presenting research results in the field of medicine and sports sciences conducted over the past year by students, doctor-residents, researchers, faculty, doctors, and partners and alumni of the Faculty of Medicine. Theses can be submitted here.
Information for the scientific conference presenters
1. For oral presenters:
Present your results within a 15-minute presentation, including time for questions. The evaluation will consider the content of the presentation, clarity of delivery, and adherence to the time frame.
Please send your presentation slides to margit.kooser@ut.ee by 14:00 on September 29th.
2. For poster session participants:
- The poster should be in Estonian (except for non-Estonian speakers), fit within the dimensions of 120 cm in height and 100 cm in width, and be delivered to Biomeedikum (Ravila 19) on September 29th. The author is responsible for organizing the poster printing and setting it up for the poster session. Please also send the digital version of the poster (PDF) to margit.kooser@ut.ee by this time. The content, clarity, and design of the poster will be evaluated.
- Present your poster at the scientific conference on October 2nd from 13:15 to 14:45. During this time, authors must be present by their posters to answer questions from attendees.
3. For flash talkers:
Introduce your thesis with a maximum 3-minute flash talk, supported by 1-3 slides. You must be present at the start of your flash talk session.
Please send your flash talk slides to margit.kooser@ut.ee by 14:00 on September 29th.
The jury will award eight prizes:
- „best oral presentation of research fellows’, teachers’, residents’ session“ (700 €)
- „best oral presentation of students' session“ (700 €)
- „best oral presentation of doctoral students' session“ (700 €)
- „best flash talk of doctoral students“ (500 €)
- „best flash talk of students“ (500 €)
- „best poster of research fellows, teachers, residents“ (300 €)
- „best poster of students“ (300 €)
- „best poster of doctoral students“ (300 €)
*Awards will be given on 3 October at the awarding ceremony.
Estonian Doctoral School for Medical and Health Sciences, Veterinary Medicine.
