International Scientific Conference
“On Military and Disaster Medicine”
Advancing science and practice in military and disaster medicine.
MDM-SCI 2026 brings together clinicians, researchers, educators, and decision-makers from around the world to share evidence-based knowledge, clinical innovations, and interdisciplinary solutions for care in conflict, disasters, and humanitarian emergencies.
Key focus areas: trauma and emergency care, disaster preparedness and response, mental health and resilience, rehabilitation, ethics and education in extreme settings.
Join global experts. Shape the future of care.
Most relevant topics
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Emergency and Trauma Care Systems in Crisis Settings
This track addresses organization, development, and evaluation of emergency and trauma care systems in low-resource, disaster, and conflict settings. It focuses on system design, scalability, and quality of care under extreme conditions.
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Disaster Preparedness, Response, and Health System Resilience
This theme explores preparedness planning, disaster response strategies, and resilience of health systems. Presentations examine coordination, continuity of care, and recovery after large-scale emergencies.
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Medical Education, Training, and Competency Development
This track focuses on education and training of medical students and healthcare professionals in emergency, trauma, and disaster medicine. Topics include curriculum development, simulation, and assessment of clinical competencies.
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Ethics, Values, and Decision-Making in Extreme Medical Contexts
This theme examines ethical challenges, professional values, and decision-making processes in disaster and military medicine. It addresses moral distress, implementation ethics, and responsibility under high-risk conditions.
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Mental Health and Psychosocial Aspects in Medical Emergencies
This track addresses mental health outcomes for patients, healthcare workers, and communities affected by disasters and emergencies. Topics include stress, anxiety, trauma, and psychosocial support within medical settings.
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Global and Low-Resource Perspectives in Military and Disaster Medicine
This theme highlights research and practice from low- and middle-income countries, emphasizing equity, access to care, and context-sensitive solutions. It promotes global knowledge exchange and adaptive medical models.
Top speakers
Larysa Rybyk
Doctor of Psychology, grief and loss specialist, practicing psychologist. Head of the International Association of Grief and Bereavement Psychologists, author of bereavement support programs. Lecturer of original courses on grief therapy and support for various types of loss.
Sponsors and Partners
Ivano-Frankivsk National Medical University
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Why You Should Visit Paris
Global accessibility
Paris is one of the world’s most connected cities, offering direct international flights from all continents as well as extensive high-speed rail links across Europe. Paris–Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), one of the world’s major global hubs, operates more than 270 non-stop international routes to approximately 110 countries, making Paris easily accessible for conference participants from across the globe.
A leading scientific and academic hub
Home to world-renowned universities, research institutes, and medical centers, Paris offers a strong academic ecosystem that supports high-level scientific dialogue, interdisciplinary research, and innovation in healthcare and psychology.
Strengthening Ukraine–France collaboration
Paris serves as an important platform for deepening professional and academic cooperation between Ukraine and France, particularly in the fields of mental health, trauma, grief support, and medical response to war and humanitarian crises.
A city of culture, ethics, and human values
Beyond its scientific excellence, Paris embodies a long tradition of humanistic thought, ethics, and cultural reflection—an essential context for conversations about grief, loss, end of life, and human dignity.
FAQ
When and where will the conference take place?
GLR-SCI 2026 will take place on 19–20 November 2026 in Paris.
Who can participate?
Psychologists, psychotherapists, psychiatrists, researchers, educators, physicians, palliative care specialists, social workers, students, and early-career researchers.
Is there a Call for Abstracts?
Yes. Submission guidelines and deadlines will be published on the website.
Conference language
The official language is English. Translation may be available for selected sessions.
Format of participation
In-person format. Selected materials may be available post-event.
Certificate of Participation
All registered participants will receive a certificate of attendance.
Payment and payment methods
Payment is available online by credit/debit card or bank transfer (for institutions).
VAT
The conference is organized by a Ukrainian individual entrepreneur (Sole Proprietor), single tax payer (Group 3), non-VAT registered. VAT is not applicable and is not charged on registration fees; invoices and receipts will state “VAT not applicable”; financial documents are issued in accordance with Ukrainian legislation. Invoices can be provided upon request for institutional or organizational payments.Contact email medconference@griefassociation.com.ua subject “invoice”
Cancellation and refund policy
Participant cancellation Participants may cancel their registration by notifying the Organizing Committee via email. cancellations up to 60 days before the conference — 100% refund (minus bank fees); cancellations 59–30 days before the conference — 50% refund; cancellations less than 30 days before the conference — no refund. Registration may be transferred to another participant upon prior approval by the organizers. Conference cancellation or postponement In case of cancellation or postponement due to force majeure or circumstances beyond participants’ control, the organizer will either: issue a full refund, or transfer the registration to the rescheduled event. The organizer is not responsible for travel, accommodation, or visa-related expenses.