Each year the National Conference poster competition gives attendees a venue to share innovative and effective educational programs and showcase unique community projects. This opportunity stimulates research among medical students and residents and encourages networking with those who share similar interests.
In 2024, 50 entries will be selected for display. Of those, the top 12 Research poster authors will be invited to give a brief oral presentation on-site for peer review.
April 1, 2024: Application deadline
June 3, 2024: Notification to applicants
August 1-3, 2024: National Conference
The required online application must be completed and submitted to the AAFP by 11:59 p.m. CT on April 1, 2024. An abstract of the poster and an art file must accompany the application. The primary author must also submit a verification letter from their institution to validate their expected graduation date. See the Instructions for Submission section for details. Incomplete or ineligible applications will not be considered. Applicants will be notified on June 3.
The submitter must be considered the primary author and must be the person to present on-site, if selected. They must also be:
Members may log in using their AAFP ID. Not a member? Join now. New or lapsed memberships may take one week to process. Please plan accordingly as late applications will not be accepted.
It is recommended you have all items listed below ready and in the required format before starting your online application. Required information and attachments include:
Applicants must include all information outlined for each category below — five-page maximum, excluding the Reference page for Clinical Inquiry entries. Please bold each section header for easier reading.
Poster judging is a two-tier process.
Posters will be printed by the AAFP and displayed on easels in a designated area at National Conference. The top 12 Research poster authors will be invited to give a brief oral presentation on-site for peer review.
The 38 display-only poster authors will be invited to participate in an optional staffing opportunity on August 2 from 2-3 p.m.
If you have questions about National Conference Posters, email ncposters@aafp.org.