The International Federation of Podiatrists (FIP) presents the 2024 Global Podiatry Summit (GPS), scheduled to take place at the Harpa Conference Centre, a striking landmark of culture and social life in the heart of Reykjavik, Iceland. This prestigious event will bring together hundreds of esteemed podiatrists to exchange their knowledge and experience.
The abstract submission should follow the detail below and be no longer than 250 words. This should follow the scientific method in the oral submission category. In the poster category, you need to highlight how your poster reports an innovation in podiatric practice.
Title: This should be clear and concise, eye-catching and punchy.
Background: This section needs to use only the key background literature to provide context for the subsequent work reported.
Aims/purpose: This needs to clearly give the reader an impression of the aim/purpose of the research and what they should expect to learn.
Methods: Key information regarding the methods used/proposed to be used should be highlighted here. Typically, this would include some mention of the participants involved (the sample), equipment and procedures and timescales over which the study took place.
Results: The key results are often presented in this section. Statistical support is preferred
where possible but endless lists of mean values and associated p-values should be avoided. Be selective and make sense that the results selected for presentation fit well with the general story conveyed within the abstract as a whole.
Conclusion: This section is used to wrap up the story, to convey the most important interpretation of the results and to make any important suggestions for relevance to the field or further work that now needs to be carried out. Avoid finishing with ‘further research is now required’ as often this is obvious and superfluous to the overall story.
References: You may include up to 3 references in your submission which should follow the Harvard method of referencing, this will not be included in the word count.
Dear Colleagues and Members of the Podiatric Medicine Community,
Like the master craftsman who carefully selects each brick, we must thoughtfully choose our priorities, innovations, and partnerships to construct a podiatric profession that will stand strong for generations to come.
It is with great pride and anticipation that I welcome you to the GPS – Global Podiatry Summit 2026, to be held in Copenhagen, Denmark.
As the International Federation of Podiatrists, we extend our deepest gratitude for your unwavering commitment as the voice and advocate of podiatry worldwide. Your stewardship continues to elevate our profession across borders and cultures, ensuring that excellence in foot and ankle care remains accessible to all.
Our theme, “Brick by brick – building podiatry for the future,” reflects our collective dedication to methodically strengthening the foundation of our profession while constructing innovative pathways forward. In Copenhagen, we will gather to share knowledge, exchange best practices, and forge the collaborations necessary to advance podiatric medicine in an ever-evolving healthcare landscape.
The summit represents a crucial opportunity to address the challenges and opportunities facing our profession globally. Together, we will explore cutting-edge research, technological advancements, and clinical innovations that will shape the next chapter of podiatric care.
Let us never forget the profound impact of our work: From the daily mobility of individuals to the economic productivity of nations, the health of humanity’s foundation—our feet—remains our sacred responsibility.
I invite you to mark your calendars, prepare your contributions, and join us in Copenhagen as we build the future of podiatry, one brick at a time.
Together we keep the world on its feet
With warm regards and anticipation of our collaboration,
Yours
Daniel Aharon Weisz ◆ 参会对象：医生、医院科室主任/副主任、住院医师、医院管理者、医护人员以及从事该领域研究的科学家、研究人员等等。
