IMGS 2011 - 14th International Medical Geography Symposium (IMGS)

MGS is an international conference which acts as a forum for dissemination of original research in medical and health geographies. We welcome submission of abstracts relating to empirical and/or theoretical aspects of health and health care which have geographical relevance. These may include, for example, health and place, well-being, health inequalities, environment and health, risk, health policy, health and the lifecourse, medical humanities, social science methodologies for understanding health.

The call for papers is now open and will close on the 14th January 2011. Abstracts should include the following information:

? Title
? Author(s) (including complete affiliation and contact information for all authors)
? Abstract (no more than 250 words)
? Key Words (up to 6 key words)

When you are ready to submit your abstract please follow the instructions below:

? Make sure you have included all of the required information outlined above
? Email abstracts to imgs.2011-AT-durham.ac.uk and put ‘Abstract’ in the subject field of the email ? it is very important that you do this in order for your abstract to go to the correct destination

*We also welcome themed sessions. If you would like to arrange a themed session please contact the organising committee using the above email address and state what the theme of your organised session will be and how many papers you would like in the session.