STASHH is proud to announce the launch of its annual conference 2026 - GUM education: From Student to Specialist . A conference for pre-specialty Genitourinary Medicine (GUM) trainees such as medical students, foundation doctors, internal medical trainees and those currently not in training who are interested in a career in GUM.
Please save the date for Wednesday 24th June 2026, when we will host a one day virtual conference focused on building your career as a GUM trainee. The programme will include sessions on career development within GUM, developing research skills, and hearing about the latest research being undertaken by pre-trainee doctors with an interest in GUM.
We warmly invite attendees to submit an abstract on any research, audits, case reports or quality improvement projects that they may be undertaking with a GUM focus. All abstracts will be considered for a national oral presentation. Further details can be found in the Abstract Submissions section.
Please see our preliminary timetable for the day. This timetable is open to change pending availability of speakers. We will update the timetable as we have further information:
09:00–09:15 Welcome & Introduction - Overview of the day, aims, housekeeping
09:15–09:45 Keynote Lecture “The Future of Genitourinary Medicine in the UK” – Consultant in GUM or BASHH representative.
09:45–10:30 Careers in GUM - Trainee & Consultant panel discussion, Q&A
10:30–11:00 Break
11:00–12:30 Oral Abstract Presentations (Session 1) - 8–10 short talks (5 min + 2 min Q&A + 2min feedback )
12:30–13:15 Lunch & Networking (optional breakout rooms) - Specialty trainees host informal chats
13:15–14:45 Oral Abstract Presentations (Session 2)- More selected presentations
14:45–15:15 Workshop 1 - Critically appraising research: a “how to” approach
15:15–15:45 Workshop 2 - Qualitative research within GUM
15:45–16:00 Awards & Closing Remarks - Award for Best Oral presentation
Conference Fees:
- Medical Students and FY1s - FREE
- FY2 and above - £20
Abstract Submissions:
Abstracts open: 1st Feb
Abstracts close: 11th March
Notification of abstract outcome: 13th May
Link to download abstract guidelines
Booking Opens 15th February