Blitz Competition

5 Minutes Presentation

1 Minute Judge Q&A

2 Slides Maximum Allowed

Objective

IPS Blitz is a rapid-fire presentation competition for psychiatrists and postgraduate trainees to share novel insights, clinical innovations, or controversial topics in psychiatry through concise, high-impact communication.

Eligibility

Open to practising psychiatrists, academic faculty, and MD/DNB Psychiatry trainees from recognised institutions.
IPS membership is mandatory.

Presentation Format

Presentation: 5 minutes
Judge Q&A: 1 minute (Strictly enforced with a countdown timer)
Maximum of 2 slides

Eligible Topics

Submissions must focus on psychiatry, mental health, or related neurosciences.

Submission Requirements

Submit the following details along with a 150-word abstract:

Full Name
Designation & Institution
IPS Membership Number
Category (PG Trainee / Psychiatrist)
Presentation Title

Abstract Structure: Clearly highlight the central idea, its clinical relevance, and what makes it novel or thought-provoking. Shortlisting will be based on these previews.

Selection Process

Up to 15 entries will be shortlisted for the final presentation based on:

Novelty and academic relevance
Potential clinical impact
Clarity and suitability for a 5-minute format

Key Rules

Slide Limits: Strictly maximum 2 slides (Slide 1 must include the Title and Presenter Name).
Slide Design: Primarily visual; avoid heavy text. Videos/animations are allowed if pre-tested for seamless playback.
Originality: Presentations must be original. Previously published research may be used only if framed with a new perspective or clinical insight.
Ethics & Compliance: No product/commercial advertising, patient-identifiable data (must meet strict confidentiality standards), or inappropriate content.
Attendance: Presenters must be physically present when called at the session.
All submissions must be sent to ANCIPS2027.com along with the ANCIPS registration number.

Registrations can be done directly on the ancips2027.com website.