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The future of medicinemeets at Abant

2nd National Medical Student Congress

An interdisciplinary science platform that brings students and specialists into the same hall. The theme and speakers will be announced soon.

23–25 April 2027

BAİBÜ Congress Centre · Bolu

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About

After the first step that started a tradition, year two

AbanTCon is a national student congress organised by Arbor Vitae, an initiative founded by students of the Bolu Abant İzzet Baysal University Faculty of Medicine. Our name, Latin for “Tree of Life”, carries our belief that knowledge grows as it is shared.

First held in 2026 on artificial intelligence in medicine, the congress returns in 2027 with a new theme and a wider audience.

AbanTCon’26 poster competition

  1. 450+poster applicationsIn a single year, at the first attempt.
  2. 60posters exhibited in the foyerThose that passed the scientific committee’s blind review.
  3. 6works presented on stageThe best six posters, as oral presentations.
  4. 3prizes, ₺70,000 in totalThe top three were announced at the award ceremony.

Key Dates

Timeline

Until the congress— days

  1. November 2026Theme and first speakers announced
  2. February 2027Registration and poster submissions open
  3. 4 April 2027Poster submission deadline
  4. 11 April 2027Finalist posters announced
  5. 23–25 April 2027Congress days

Scientific Programme

Knowledge grows as it is shared

Invited speakers, oral presentations, workshops and a poster exhibition, three days in the same hall.

Speakers

On stage

This section will be updated as 2027 speakers are announced. The first names arrive in November 2026.

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From the AbanTCon’26 stage

06 speakers

  1. Prof. Dr. Hakkı Muammer KarakaşNeuroradiology · President of TÜYZE
  2. Prof. Dr. Devrim GözüaçıkKUTTAM, Koç University
  3. Assoc. Prof. Ömerul Faruk AydınEmergency Medicine
  4. Assoc. Prof. İbrahim DönmezCardiology
  5. Dr. Orkun HasekioğluMedical Engineering & AI
  6. Dr. Atilla UsluHaematology

Scientific Programme

Three days at a glance

Sample schedule based on the 2026 programme; it will be updated as 2027 is confirmed.

Friday 23 April

  1. Registration and welcomeGeneral
  2. Opening ceremonyCeremony
  3. Opening sessionSession
  4. Clinical sessionsSession
  5. Workshops · part 1Workshop
  6. Concert and DJ setSocial

Saturday 24 April

  1. Scientific sessionsSession
  2. Young Researchers Summit · oral presentationsAbstract
  3. Lunch and poster judgingPoster
  4. Workshops · part 2Workshop
  5. Awards and closingCeremony
  6. Gala dinnerSocial

Sunday 25 April

  1. Meet for AbantSocial
  2. Lake Abant trip and picnicSocial
  3. FarewellGeneral

Scientific Poster Award

A stage for doctors who create

Open to medical students (years 1–6), residents and early-career researchers. Shortlisted posters are exhibited in the congress foyer, and the top six are presented on stage.

  1. 01ApplyUpload your abstract and poster draft as PDFs.
  2. 02ShortlistThe scientific committee reviews entries blind.
  3. 03ExhibitFinalists display 70×100 cm posters in the foyer.
  4. 04AwardThe top three are announced at the closing ceremony.

Prizes

  1. 1st₺40,000
  2. 2nd₺20,000
  3. 3rd₺10,000

Prize amounts are from the AbanTCon’26 award.

Take part

Save your place

Registration and poster submissions open in February 2027. We’ll announce the dates on our Instagram.

Participant23–25.04.2027

Register for the congress

Fill in the form to join the scientific programme, the workshops and the social events.

  • Name, contact and university details
  • Participant type: student, resident, physician
  • Updates follow by email and on Instagram

Opens February 2027

PosterDeadline 04.04.2027

Submit a poster

Put your work in front of the scientific committee; finalists are exhibited in the foyer.

  • Abstract and poster draft (PDF)
  • One of four categories
  • A reference code to follow your entry

Opens February 2027

NoteNo payments are taken on this site. Fees and payment details will be announced when registration opens.

Committees

The people behind the congress

Organising Committee

Co-chair
Hüseyin Çevik
Co-chair
İbrahim Karalı
Co-chair
Eren Can Küçük
General Secretary
Işıl İnan

Scientific Committee

Dean, Faculty of Medicine
Prof. Dr. Gürkan Öztürk
Medical Pharmacology
Prof. Dr. Akif Hakan Kurt
Cardiology
Prof. Dr. Mehmet İnanır
Radiology
Assoc. Prof. Ayşenur Buz Yaşar
Infectious Diseases
Assoc. Prof. Tayibe Bal
Anatomy
Asst. Prof. Murat Dıramalı

Arbor Vitae · student initiative of the BAİBÜ Faculty of Medicine

Sponsors and Partners

This congress grows together

Main sponsorİzzet Baysal Foundation

  • BAİBÜ Rectorate
  • BAİBÜ Faculty of Medicine
  • BAİBÜ MED Alumni Association
  • Çağsu Hospital
  • Hekimsen
  • KAHEV
  • Abant Kahvecisi

FAQ

Good to know

Who can attend?

Medicine and health-science students, residents, physicians and anyone interested in the field.

Will there be a certificate?

Yes, every participant registered for the scientific programme receives a certificate of attendance.

How does accommodation work?

Rooms at the partner hotel are offered in the registration form, with a shuttle to the congress centre.

What is the weather like in April?

Around 15°C in the day, cool and often rainy in the evening. Bring a jacket and an umbrella.

23–25 April 2027 · Bolu

See you at Abant

Register, send your work, and let’s talk about the rest at Abant.

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Registration · Feb 2027@abantcongress