SRM Medical College Hospital & Research Centre
SRM ICME 2027
International Conference on Medical Education
Invitation
Dear Colleagues,
We are privileged to invite you to the International Conference on Medical Education – SRM ICME 2027, at SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST), Kattankulathur, Chennai, from 18th to 20th February 2027.
Themed “Leadership in Medical Education: From Vision to Impact,” the conference brings together health professions educators, academic leaders and researchers to explore the practice of leadership in education.
The event features eight interactive leadership workshops on 18th and 19th February, followed by the main conference on 20th February: expert lectures by eminent medical educators, a panel discussion on leadership in medical education, and presentations of the best AETCOM videos and scholarly papers by students and faculty.
We look forward to welcoming you to SRM.
Registration tariff
One registration covers all three days
Your fee includes one workshop in each of the four workshop sessions and the full conference day on 20 February.
Pay by net banking (NEFT, IMPS or RTGS) directly to the college account, then fill in the registration form with your payment reference. Students upload a valid student ID. Once your payment is verified, you receive a confirmation email with a QR code to show at the registration desk.
Workshops · 18 – 19 February
Eight workshops, four sessions, two rooms
Curated by experts, academic leaders and management consultants. Two workshops run side by side in each session, so you choose one per session when you register. Seats are limited.
Day 1 opens with a plenary at 9:00 AM. Lunch is served between sessions on both days.
Main conference · Saturday 20 February
One day, one theme: leadership
Eminent educators and academic leaders explore how leadership in medical education moves from vision to impact. Speakers will be announced here.
Call for entries · Students
AETCOM Video Competition
Teams of 2 to 6 MBBS students and interns make a 5 to 8 minute video on one of five AETCOM themes. The best videos are screened and awarded on 20 February.
Last date:
Video guidelines and entry formCall for abstracts · Students and faculty
Scholarly Papers and e-Posters
Submit a structured abstract of up to 300 words for an oral paper or an e-poster. Awards for UG students and interns, PG residents, and faculty.
Last date:
Abstract guidelines and formOrganisation
Patrons and organising committee
Venue & travel
Getting to SRM, Kattankulathur
Chennai International Airport (MAA) is the nearest airport, about an hour’s drive south along GST Road.
Potheri suburban station is beside the campus, on the Chennai Beach – Chengalpattu line. Long-distance trains arrive at Chennai Central, Chennai Egmore and Tambaram.
Tick “I need help with accommodation” when you register and the Travel and Accommodation Committee will get in touch.
Venue
SRM Medical College Hospital & Research Centre
SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Chengalpattu district, Tamil Nadu, India.
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Frequently asked questions
What does my registration include?
One workshop in each of the four workshop sessions on 18 and 19 February, and the full conference day on 20 February. Lunch and tea are served on all three days.
Who can register as a student?
Undergraduate and postgraduate students of any health professions course. Upload your student ID card or a bonafide letter from your institution when you register, and carry the ID to the venue.
How do I pay?
By net banking (NEFT, IMPS or RTGS) to the college bank account shown on the registration page. Card and UPI payments are not accepted online. On-spot registration at the venue is charged at the Phase 3 rate.
I paid but haven’t received my confirmation.
Don’t pay again. We match each payment with the college bank statement, which takes up to 2 working days. If you still have no confirmation after that, write to us with your UTR / reference number.
I didn’t receive the confirmation email.
You get two emails: one straight after you submit the form, and a confirmation once your payment is verified. Check your spam or promotions folder. If neither has arrived, contact us and we will resend it.
Can I change my workshop after registering?
Yes, if the workshop you want still has seats. Email us your registration ID and the change you need.
Will I get a certificate?
Certificates of participation are issued to delegates who check in at the venue. Details of any credit hours will be announced here.
Can you help with accommodation?
Tick “I need help with accommodation” on the registration form. The Travel and Accommodation Committee will contact you with options near the campus.
How do I submit an AETCOM video or a paper?
They have separate forms. AETCOM videos are team entries from MBBS students and interns: see the video guidelines. Oral papers and e-posters are submitted as structured abstracts, and the presenting author must register for the conference: see the abstract guidelines.
Registration terms
Cancellation and refund policy
- Send cancellation requests by email with your registration ID.
- On or before 31 December 2026: full refund less 10% handling charges.
- 1 – 31 January 2027: 50% refund.
- From 1 February 2027: no refund. You may transfer your registration to a colleague in the same category until 15 February 2027.
- Approved refunds go back to the original payment method within 15 working days.
- If the organisers cancel the conference, the full fee is refunded.
- Workshop seats are allotted first come, first served. The organisers may change speakers or session timings if needed.
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Early bird rates end 31 December 2026
Workshop seats are allotted first come, first served.