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Poster Session

Poster Session | 29th Annual

Friday, May 31

6:30pm – 9pm


Present your research project to a VIP panel of AMSA experts and leaders at Future Physicians for Change
here you can promote your work— hone your public speaking skills, network with influencers and boost your CV. (Oh, and win prizes if you nail it!) This is the AMSA Poster Session — a huge convention draw every single year.

Poster Session presenters are eligible for a discounted registration. When you register for the conference, you can use a discounted Poster Presenter rate if you agree to submit a poster for the poster session. Information for submitting a poster will arrive with your confirmation email after you register.

Note: if your poster is submitted but not accepted, you can receive a full refund or pay the remaining balance to attend #FP4Change.

Submissions will be accepted February 25 – March 25, 2024

The main gist

The Poster Session is where you can showcase your passion for advancing the art and science of medicine in specific areas that matter to you. We welcome completed projects or research in progress! AMSA’s National Leaders are on standby for guidance and collaboration as you architect your abstract and presentation. During #FP4Change, you present to (and network with) a panel of VIP judges — and winners are selected for 12 different categories. (Hello cash prizes! National notoriety! Portfolio boosters!)

Wondering How to “Poster”?

Let Oak introduce things to you in this 20 minute recorded session — and you can access the presentation as PDF here.

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Some juicy FAQs

Who can submit?

In order to be eligible to submit a project abstract for consideration, you must be registered for Future Physicians for Change 2024 Convention.

For projects that are complete, you must be able to include data and results, and conclusions. Because negative findings are under-reported in research, we encourage you to submit abstracts for projects which have yielded negative findings.

For projects that are in process (not complete), you must be able to present a coherent and compelling vision, strategic priorities, and intended outcomes. Please note that “coherent and compelling” does not necessarily mean “fully fleshed out.” We invite you to submit abstracts for projects which might become more fully formed through the feedback from professional colleagues and peers.

For your project to be submitted, at least one of your poster’s authors must register for convention. If accepted, posters may be presented in teams or individually by one of the authors. All individuals who present must be registered for convention. (If you submit a poster that is not accepted, you will be offered a full refund of registration fees prior to the event.)

Posters will be open for submission during two windows this year. The first submission slot is December 1 – January 1 (now passed) and the second is February 25 – March 25. Poster submissions can be complete or incomplete at time or submission. (Please see below for additional information.) If a poster and abstract are not submitted within either of these two timeframes they will not be eligible for consideration to be a part of this year’s poster session.

Notification: All submissions will be reviewed and individuals will be notified if they are selected to be included in this years session by January 30 for the first round of submissions and by April 23 for the second round.

Discount: Poster Session presenters receive a discounted registration. Once you have registered for the conference, you will get a discount if you submit a poster for the poster session — information for submitting a poster will follow after you register.

If your poster is not accepted, you will have the option to be fully refunded for the conference, or you can choose to still attend but pay the difference to full price.

Slot # 2 alert: If you miss the first submission slot (Dec 1 – Jan 1) — and register for conference before the second submission slot opens (Feb 25 – March 25), you will see a link to sign up for the email alert to notify you when the second submission slot if open. Make sure to submit during the window or you will be invoiced for the financial difference of the cost!

AMSA’s 29th Annual Poster Session will be held in person during #FP4Change in June.

No, we welcome posters reflecting not only completed projects, but also projects at any stage of the design and implementation process. AMSA values the process and effort towards research, and acknowledges the value in this learning experience. 

For projects that are complete, you must be able to include data and results, and conclusions. Because negative findings are under-reported in research, we encourage you to submit abstracts for projects which have yielded negative findings. For projects that are in process (not complete), you must be able to present a coherent and compelling vision, strategic priorities, and intended outcomes. Please note that “coherent and compelling” does not necessarily mean “fully fleshed out.” We invite you to submit abstracts for projects which might become more fully formed through the feedback from professional colleagues and peers.

Only one abstract may be submitted per author.

Abstracts should be no longer than 350 – 400 words and follow a standard format:

  1. Background/Vision
  2. Methods/Process/Action
  3. Results/Impact
  4. Conclusions/Connections/Meanings

Ethical considerations for subjects should be mentioned, if applicable.

No charts, graphs, special characters, or formatting will be possible using the online abstract submission form. You must write your abstract in text paragraphs to avoid formatting errors online. If an image or sound file is essential to a Creative Arts Project abstract, attach it directly to the abstract submission form. Email submissions will not be accepted or reviewed.

For those submitting Chapter Activities posters, please submit a 350 – 400 word abstract explaining the overall endeavors and successes of your chapter. For those submitting a case report, please submit a 350-400 word abstract explaining a case introduction, patient presentation and disease course, intervention and management, and outcome and discussion. Case reports will be considered on a limited basis according to the rarity or unusual nature of the case.

Individual posters must be no larger than 40 inches (102 cm) x 40 inches (102 cm). We strongly suggest a poster size of 30 inches (77 cm) x 40 inches (102 cm).

Reviews of abstracts for acceptance are overseen by the AMSA Education and Advocacy Fellow and selection committee as appropriate. These abstracts are not being considered for publication, only for presentation at AMSA’s Convention and Exposition. Acceptances are issued on a rolling basis, but are competitive due to limited availability of presentation space. For questions, contact events@amsa.org. Each category of submission will have an overall winner, and the poster session will also have an overall winner. Award winners will receive a certificate and cash prize.

All poster session participants are expected to make their own arrangements to bring or upload their posters. Unfortunately, the AMSA National Office will not be accepting any poster shipments.

Prior to the poster session at convention, accepted abstracts will be reviewed by a panel of judges and ranked in their respective project category. Projects will then be further evaluated by judges during the convention. Due to the number of posters exhibited, not every author will be able to present to a judge; however, all will be evaluated on site by the members of the judging panel.

  • Individuals can only be the presenting author for one project – so no one person can submit two abstracts.
  • There is no limit to how many co-authors can be listed for an abstract, but only one of them needs to be at the poster session and can be listed as the “presenting author.”
  • If a poster session winner is announced with multiple co-authors who are present at the conference only the presenting author who submitted the abstract will attend the award ceremony and will be given any prize money (which that author may split among other authors as they see fit).
  • All co-authors will be published in the 2024 poster session booklet if they submit PDFs of their final posters and abstracts during the conference, and all winning posters with all co-authors will be listed in publication of The New Physician pending submission of their final posters and abstracts during the conference.
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Categories for submission

You can submit an abstract in any of the following categories — these are the categories for judging and awarding. 

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Advocacy, Grassroots, and Policy projects

These projects put our vision for social change and AMSA values into action by showcasing how medical trainees engage elected officials and decision makers. No matter the specific issue, showcase your work in your community organizing for the change you want to see become reality in the future of healthcare.

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Community development and service projects

These projects deal with experiences related to educating and contributing to the local patient community by improving access to resources and increasing the quality of the life.

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Curriculum development and educational projects

These projects focus on the development of education interventions, curricular innovations, and novel applications of technology to the learning process in medical education.

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Patient-oriented and epidemiology projects

These projects focus on clinical patient-oriented and population-based research. Case reports and studies are accepted on a limited basis.

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Basic and translational science projects

These projects include research focused on natural sciences and laboratory bench-top research, as well as how basic science innovation seeks to improve human health and well-being.

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Reproductive Justice and Abortion-related projects

These projects will focus on issues related to abortion care, including access, coverage, or direct provision, and must have a U.S. focus or context. They can describe abortion-related research, advocacy efforts, or community service. Note! Scholarships are available to participants submitting in this category through AMSA’s Reproductive Health Project. Scholarships will cover conference registration as well provide a $600 stipend for travel and hotel – Apply Today!

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International Impact

The International Impact poster session category welcomes submissions from pre-medical students and medical students worldwide, focusing on initiatives and projects with global impact. These presentations will spotlight the global influence and contributions, whether through innovative curriculum designs, cross-border research collaborations, or efforts to address international healthcare challenges. The session will provide a platform for sharing how individuals who are pre-medical students or attending domestic or international medical schools are making a profound difference in healthcare on a global scale.

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AMSA Academy Scholars Programs and Institutes participant projects

The abstracts for these projects should be submitted in the appropriate categories listed above. In the abstract submission form, you’ll be able to indicate which of the Scholars Programs or Institutes you participated in. Projects associated with a Scholars Program or Institute will be designated as such in the Abstract Program.

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Chapter activities

Share what your chapter has been doing, the motivation for initiatives, and the accomplishments you’ve enjoyed. This is a great way to promote your chapter and connect with like-minded influencers and other chapters across the country and globe.

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Global Autoimmune Institute

Explore the complexities of autoimmune diseases and the pervasive issue of misdiagnosis within the context of physiological and psychological symptoms in “Addressing Autoimmune Disease Misdiagnosis: Unveiling the Intersection of Physiological and Psychological Symptoms.” Investigate the impact of medical siloing on accurate diagnosis and its implications for underserved communities in “Breaking Down Medical Silos: Enhancing Autoimmune Disease Diagnosis.” Delve into disparities in access to nutritious food and propose solutions to improve nutritional support in “Nutrition and Autoimmune Disease: Addressing Disparities in Access and Care.” All poster presenters in this category are encouraged to choose topics within these themes to contribute to the conversation on equitable care and reducing healthcare disparities for individuals with autoimmune diseases. The first 3 posters accepted in this category will receive full funding to attend FP4Change 2024.

Looking for inspiration? Check out the 2022 Abstract Booklet below.

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