YOUNG SCIENTISTS COMPETITION

On the occasion of the Heart Center's 15th anniversary — a scientific competition for residents and students.

About the Competition

The Young Scientists’ Clinical Case Competition is held as part of the 15th Anniversary Conference of the Heart Center, “XV – Excellence and Value in Heart Care”, which will take place on September 17–18, 2026, in Astana, Kazakhstan.

The aim of the competition is to identify and encourage the scientific activity of talented young researchers.

Competition Requirements and Submission Procedure

Residents may also be among the authors of works submitted to the Young Scientists’ Competition. The competition is conducted in the form of clinical cases in the following priority areas:

  • Cardiology (pediatric and adult)
  • Cardiac Surgery (pediatric and adult)
  • Interventional Cardiology
  • Cardiac Anesthesiology and Intensive Care
  • Arrhythmology
  • Cardiac Radiology

Participants are required to upload three main materials:

1. Clinical Case Abstract

The abstract is a concise written description of the clinical case being presented.

  • Format: Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx)
  • Length: no more than 1 A4 page
  • Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt
  • Line spacing: 1.0
  • Margins: 2 cm on all sides

Abstract structure (Appendix 1)

The abstract must include:

  1. Clinical case title
  2. Author information
  3. Background and objective
  4. Clinical case description
  5. Diagnostics
  6. Treatment
  7. Results and outcome
  8. Discussion and conclusion
  9. Keywords — no more than 6

Where possible, the use of Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) terminology is recommended.

Important

  • The abstract must be written in a scientific, clear, and concise style.
  • Tables, graphs, figures, and other illustrations must not be included in the abstract.
  • When describing the patient, confidentiality requirements must be observed, and no information that could identify the patient may be provided.

2. e-Poster

The e-Poster is a visual presentation of the clinical case.

Technical Requirements

  • Format: A1 — 594 × 841 mm
  • Orientation: portrait (vertical)
  • File format: PDF
  • Number of pages: 1
  • Font: any font that ensures good readability

e-Poster Structure

The poster must contain the main sections of the clinical case:

  • Introduction and objective
  • Patient description
  • Diagnostics
  • Treatment
  • Results
  • Discussion
  • Conclusion
  • References

The following materials are recommended for visual presentation of the information: tables, graphs and charts, diagrams, images, clinical photographs.

When using photographs, patient confidentiality requirements must be observed.

Important!

  • The e-Poster must consist of one A1 page.
  • Multi-page text documents, articles, abstracts, or clinical cases that are not presented in poster format will not be accepted for the competition.

Recommended file name:

LastName_FirstName_Poster.pdf

For example: Ivanov_Ivan_Poster.pdf

3. Participant CV

The participant CV provides brief information about the author of the competition entry (Appendix 2).

How to Submit an Application

To participate in the competition, applicants must complete the online application form available on the official Conference website.

The following materials must be uploaded:

  • clinical case abstract
  • e-Poster in PDF format
  • participant CV

Registration is carried out exclusively through the online application form.

Applications submitted by email will not be considered.

Important Dates

  • Application period: from July 27, 2026
  • Submission deadline: September 7, 2026, inclusive

How Will the Competition Be Conducted?

The competition will be conducted remotely.

All materials submitted within the established deadline will be reviewed remotely by the members of the Competition Committee.

The Competition Committee will evaluate the submitted clinical cases according to the established assessment criteria and conduct a vote.

Based on the evaluation and voting results, the Competition Committee will determine the winners of the competition.

Participants who receive the highest scores based on the evaluation and voting results of the Competition Committee will be recognized as the winners.

Competition Organizer Contacts

For questions about participation, please contact the Conference Organizing Committee using the details below.

Methodological and advisory support is available by email and phone at +7 (7172) –703-153.

Young Scientists Competition Application Form

Application period has ended

The final deadline for competition applications has passed. Applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered.