Call for course proposals for 2027 ASM

Australasian Division of the International Academy of Pathology (IAP)

Annual Scientific Meeting

Adelaide Convention & Exhibition Centre, Adelaide, Australia

28–30 May 2027

Application deadline: COB Friday 19 June 2026

Applicants notified: By the end of August 2026

Overview

In recognition of the increasing subspecialisation of pathology practice, and following the successful introduction of new educational sessions at the 2025 and 2026 ASMs, the Australasian Division of the IAP invites proposals for interactive educational courses to be delivered alongside the main scientific programme at the 2027 meeting. We would like to encourage proposals that showcase and maximise the expertise within the Australasian pathology community and also welcome contributions from international colleagues.

Proposals are encouraged for sessions that promote active learning, practical skills development, and discussion of challenging diagnostic or professional practice issues.

Suggested formats include:

• Short coursesInteractive sessions designed to broaden knowledge and subspecialty expertise for practising pathologists and registrars.

• Bootcamps
  Practical, skills-focused sessions aimed at registrars, early career pathologists, or pathologists seeking to upskill in specific areas (e.g. common reporting challenges or examination preparation).

• Professional development sessions
  Interactive sessions addressing laboratory management, leadership, quality systems, or other aspects of professional practice.

• Workshops / small-group learning activities
  Hands-on, small-group sessions focused on practical skills development, case-based discussion, or guided problem solving.

• Meet-the-expert sessions
  Case-based interactive discussions using projected microscopy or digital slides, where participants and moderators present cases for discussion with an expert. 

Speaker participation

All speakers are required to register for the 2027 ASM in order to participate in the programme.

International speakers

Limited financial support may be available for international speakers travelling without institutional support. Further information is provided in the speaker guidelines. 

Submission and review

All submissions will be reviewed by the IAP Australasian Division Board.

Applicants will be notified of outcomes by the end of August 2026.