Residency Leadership Summit presenter resources

Thank you for participating in the 2027 Residency Leadership Summit!

**All presenters are responsible for their own travel, hotel, and registration arrangements. Honorariums are not available for this summit. Registration will open November 2, 2026.** The housing deadline is February 1, 2027.

Workshop presenters

Innovation showcase presenters

Due dates

Workshop due dates:

Final slides should include the approved learning objectives that were sent via email as approved for CME credit

  • January 29, 2027 – Early bird registration deadline
  • February 1, 2027 – Hotel reservation deadline

Innovation showcase due dates:

  • November 9, 2026 – Presenter agreement/acceptance
  • January 28, 2027 – Up to two presentation slides on the AAFP PowerPoint template - Presentation slides

Workshop presenters

AAFP will provide the following audio / visual equipment in each workshop room:

  • Laptop with wired internet and final version of your presentation pre-loaded
  • Wireless internet for attendees
  • Lavaliere microphone(s)
  • Projector
  • Screen

CME Policy prohibits the updating of presentations once submitted to AAFP. Staff will not be able to update presentations online or in the app.

Workshops should not exceed 45 minutes (this includes time for Q&A).

Audience Response System (ARS) workshops

All presentations will be required to utilize the AAFP ARS for Q&A.

Through the app, the ARS allows:

  • Workshop presenters to “poll” the audience.
  • Workshop attendees to ask questions.
  • Workshop attendees to “like” questions increasing their priority.

Please see the ARS instructions to help you understand and use the ARS and help you decide whether you would like to utilize the ARS during your workshop.

*Please note Audience Engagement System (AES) is now called Audience Response System (ARS)

If you would like to utilize the ARS during your workshop for polling the audience, you must include your poll questions with correct answers in your final PowerPoint presentation submitted in January.

Innovation showcase presenters

  • The Innovation Showcases will take place Wednesday, March 3 from 1:45-2:30p.m. CT and Thursday, March 4 from 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. CT.
  • This is a rapid-fire presentation of residency program innovations followed by a moderated Q&A period.
  • The showcase will feature twelve presenters (six per session), each of whom will give a 5-minute presentation using up to two PowerPoint slides (3 with RLS cover slide).
  • Questions from the audience will be delayed until all presentations are complete.
  • Showcase presenters will present in order as shown in the RLS mobile app.
  • Please arrive 15 minutes before the Showcase begins to meet with the moderator and review seating assignments and presentation logistics.
  • You will have a podium on which you may place notes.
  • You will have no more than 5 minutes for your presentation.
    • A timer will be provided and will notify you when your 5 minutes have expired.
  • Please follow these guidelines when preparing your speech:
    • State your name, program, and location.
    • Explain the problem/issue your subject addresses.
    • Describe how your actions address the problem/issue.
    • List the outcomes of the actions.
    • Share your assessment of the actions: what worked well; changes you would make, and suggestions for others.
    • Be energized and “sell” your idea.
    • Be prepared to field challenging questions from an interested, but possibly skeptical, audience.
    • Rehearse your presentation to ensure you will not exceed 5 minutes.

CME Policy prohibits the updating of presentations once submitted to AAFP. Staff will not be able to update presentations online or in the app.

Questions?

Contact the RLS mailbox
rls@aafp.org​
(800) 274-2237 | ext. 6346