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About the Congress

The joint congress of the International Association for Music and Medicine (IAMM) and the International Society for Arts and Medicine (ISfAM), entitled “The Future of Music and Arts in Medicine and Health” will take place in Berlin, Germany, and online, September 18 - 21, 2024. The event will bring together medical and artistic experts, researchers, practitioners, and students from around the world, offering opportunities for collaboration and networking across continents and disciplines.

About the Organizers

The International Association for Music and Medicine is a registered non-profit organisation formed in 2009 to encourage and support the use of music in medical contexts including research into the benefits of music and its specialised applications in healthcare. 

Established in 2023, the International Society for Arts and Medicine (ISfAM) unites scientists, medical professionals, artists, therapists, and enthusiasts to emphasize the crucial link between arts and medicine, fostering health through various artistic forms.

Abstracts were accepted for:

Oral papers (10 min plus 5 min discussion)
Poster presentations (3 minutes)


We invite you to submit an abstract of original research, clinical methodologies, white papers, educational/training models, collaborative ventures, and innovative technologies on one of the following categories:
  1. Oncology
  2. Cardiology
  3. Psychiatry
  4. Neurology
  5. Neonatology
  6. Surgery
  7. Paediatrics
  8. Women's health
  9. Palliative care
  10. Pain
  11. Disability
  12. Trauma
  13. ICU and NICU
  14. Research methodology
  15. Music and arts therapy methods
  16. Philosophical approaches
  17. Cultural competence and humility
  18. Architecture
  19. Technological innovation
  20. Community approaches
  21. Performing arts medicine
  22. Psychological interventions
  23. Stress and relaxation
  24. Education, training, program development
  25. Wellness
  26. White papers
  27. Other

Please note that the overall scope of the congress will cover the following five main areas:

  1. Therapeutic Outcomes of the Arts
  2. Neurosciences, Cognition, and the Arts
  3. Innovations at the Intersection of Arts, Medicine Health, and Technology
  4. Music and Arts-based Interventions in Medical and Health Contexts
  5. Artistic Expression and Cultural Perspectives Healthcare and Community

Note that if you are a selected speaker, you must either attend the live conference in Berlin or register for the online conference. Please read and follow the instructions below to submit your abstract online.

Abstract Submission Instruction

All late-breaking abstracts should be submitted online through our abstract submission platform. All submissions are due on or before June 30, 2024. Proposals will include (1) name of author(s), (2) affiliation and city, and (3) a max 250 word abstract.

Online Submission Guide
  • Step 1 Set up an account

Click on the link below to set up an account on our abstract submission platform. Please make sure that your e-mail address is correct. All notifications related to abstract submission will be sent to the e-mail address used for signing up. Create an Oxford Abstract Account Here

  • Step 2 Submit your abstract

Once you set up an account, you will receive a confirmation e-mail. Please check your email to activate your account. After activating your account, please click the link below to fill out the submission form.

Submission Link

    • Please fill in the full name of the authors. When there are multiple authors, please indicate the main presenter. Fill in your affiliation, city, and country.
    • When you have completed the form, click the "Submit" button. Please note that after you submit your abstract, you can no longer edit it.
  • Step 3 Confirmation of submission

After submitting your abstract, you will receive a confirmation e-mail. (The confirmation email may end up in your spam folder. Please also check there.)

If you do not receive a confirmation email, please contact us at berlin2024@iammonline.com. Please note that the corresponding author is responsible for informing other authors about the status of the abstract.

Important Deadlines
  • Call for Submission opens: November 20, 2023
  • Abstract Submission Deadline: February 15, 2024
  • Notification of Acceptance: March 20, 2024
  • Early Bird Congress Registration Deadline: March 31, 2024
  • Congress Dates: September 18 - 21, 2024
General Information on Abstract Submission
  • Please submit your abstract by January 31, 2024.
  • Length for abstracts: Max. 250 words
  • All abstracts should be submitted and presented in English.
  • Please submit abstracts on the above-mentioned and related topics.
  • Abstract should include important information including background, aim, method, results, and conclusion, as applicable.
Abstract Review and Selection
  • All abstracts will be blinded for review.
  • Abstracts will be reviewed and rated by a team of reviewers from the Scientific Committee of the Congress.
  • Authors will be informed via email of the acceptance or rejection of their abstracts by March 20, 2024.
  • All authors who are selected to present need to register for the congress.

FAQ

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