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The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists’ (RANZCP) Faculty of Forensic Psychiatry is delighted to present their 2018 Conference, 'Torts and chains: adventures in Forensic Psychiatry'. This exciting event will be held at the Amora Hotel Jamison, Sydney from Thursday 6 September to Saturday 8 September 2018.

The Organising Committee is pleased to announce that three international speakers have been confirmed to present at the conference; Professor Thomas Fahy (UK), Dr Barbara McDermott (USA), Dr Richard Latham (UK), and Dr Katherine Warburton (USA).

The Organising Committee is currently working on a dynamic and exciting program which will be released in the coming months.

I look forward to seeing you there.

Associate Professor Kimberlie Dean, Conference Convenor

Professor Thomas Fahy (UK)

Dr Richard Latham (UK)

Dr Barbara McDermott (USA)

Dr Katherine Warburton (USA)

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Group registrations not allowed

Accompanying persons not allowed

We don’t accept Online Abstracts

Submission Info

The Organising Committee invites abstracts (research, clinical, medicolegal and case presentation focused) from College Fellows, Affiliates, trainees, researchers and other professionals by 5pm on Friday 20 April 2018. 

To submit your abstract, please review the following information and instructions. 

Short paper oral presentation

An oral presentation is a 30 minute presentation, including time for questions.

Symposia presentation

A symposia presentation is a 90 minute presentation, including time for questions.

Abstract submission

Abstract submission is a two-step process:

Step 1

Download the abstract template [MS Word; 15 KB], save it to your desktop and complete it.

Use the template to present your abstract in the required format. Abstracts not submitted using this template will be returned for correction.

Abstract text must be in Arial, 12pt size, single-spaced and left aligned.

Your abstract text should be no more than 250 words, including references.

Use standard abbreviations only. Within the body of the abstract, when using abbreviations spell out the name in full at the first mention and follow with the abbreviation in parentheses. Abbreviations may be used in the title, provided the name in full is outlined in the body of the abstract.

Your abstract should clearly and where applicable concisely outline the background, aims/objectives, methods, findings and conclusions.

Delete all text in red once you have completed this template.

Step 2

Email your abstract document to events@ranzcp.org.

Please note:

All abstracts must be prepared according to the guidelines provided. Incomplete or incorrect submissions will be returned to the author and must be re-submitted immediately in the correct format to be considered for inclusion in the program.

The close of abstracts is 5pm on Friday 20 April 2018.

Authors are reminded to ensure client confidentiality is maintained in all material submitted.

If you have any questions, please contact the Conference Office on +61 3 9601 4910 or email events@ranzcp.org.

Abstract review notification

Abstract review notification will be communicated to the corresponding authors in May 2018.

Please note the details provided as the author contact should be for the nominated main contact for your abstract. All correspondence relating to the submission will be directed to this person, and they should in turn distribute to all co-presenters.

Abstract presenter registration

The invitation to submit an abstract does not constitute an offer to pay travel, accommodation or registration costs associated with the conference. Similarly, no presenter fee is paid to successful participants. 

Abstract submission deadline 2018-04-20

Contact No.: +61 (0)3 9640 0646

Email: ranzcp@ranzcp.org

Contact No.: +61 (0)3 9640 0646

Email: ranzcp@ranzcp.org