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Psychosis and schizophrenia are complex mental health conditions that can be difficult to treat and that impact significantly on physical health, both as a result of the condition itself and because of the antipsychotic medications used to treat them. Whilst antipsychotic medication may treat positive symptoms effectively, negative symptoms can be more difficult to treat.

This conference will aim to provide a masterclass of current thinking on how to address some of the associated physical health complications in psychosis and schizophrenia, treatment of negative symptoms, and how to effectively manage extrapyramidal side effects. Finally, we will consider the new frontier of pharmacological treatment for psychosis and schizophrenia.

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There are three categories, which will be dependent on the entrants taking part and will include:

• Best medical student/FY1-2 poster
• Best resident (core) poster
• Best resident (higher)/SAS doctor poster

Up to three first-place entrants, one from each category, will be selected to give a seven-minute presentation plus three minutes for questions at the North West Division Spring Conference 2025.  Each winner will receive a ?100 prize and a certificate of merit.

The remaining entrants will be offered the chance to take part in the North West Division Poster Presentation Prize at the conference and a winner of each category will be selected on the day, each receiving a prize and a certificate of merit.

How to apply

To enter this competition, please complete the below abstract form using the guidance form provided and ensure you include the correct grade when completing it. Once you have completed your abstract form please proofread it and ensure the word count does not exceed 250 words.

• Abstract Application Form 
• Abstract Application Form Guidance 

Once you are sure all information is correct please email your abstract form to division.events@rcpsych.ac.uk.

Our staff team will confirm receipt of your abstract and provide you with further information and timelines for the competitions.

The deadline for applications is 11 April 2025. 

To enter this competition you must be based in the North West Division which covers the following regions:

• Cheshire
• Cumbria
• Greater Manchester
• Lancashire
• Merseyside

Please note: if you are based outside this area your abstract will not be accepted.

You must be available to attend the spring Conference, in person, on Thursday 9 May in Manchester. 

You must enter your correct and current grade on the abstract form and the work must be completed whilst studying or working in the North West Division.

Abstracts over 250 words will be returned to you for correction. If they are not returned by the competition closing date they will not be accepted.

Any entries submitted after the deadline of 11 April 2025 will not be accepted.

More information on poster competitions and prizes can be found on the North West Division competitions web page.

Please note that the last day to register for the Spring Conference will be Friday 2 May. To avoid disappointment, please book early to ensure you secure your place.

Park Inn by Raddison Manchester City Centre
4 Cheetham Hill Rd, Cheetham Hill, Manchester M4 4EW

By train: The closest train station is Manchester Victoria. The hotel is just a few steps from the stop.

Parking:

• National Car Park (NCP), Park St, Cheetham Hill, Manchester M3 1EU
• CitiPark AO Arena, New Bridge St, Cheetham Hill, Manchester M3 1AR

Accessibility:

The registration fees include refreshments and lunch.  Accommodation and/or travel costs are not included in the booking fees.

Please read our terms and conditions before making your booking, which covers our:

• Event Cancellation Policy
• Privacy Policy
• Code of Conduct
• Event registrations are confirmed when payment is received in full
• Joining instructions are sent approximately 1 week in advance
  

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Please note, we are unable to invoice for delegate fees. If your Trust is making payment on your behalf and would like to pay by card, please call the Divisions Events team on 0208 618 4240 to make payment over the phone.