Present a Scientific Research & Clinically Academic Poster

Osteopathic medical students and family medicine residents are invited to participate in the Poster Presentation competition, sponsored by the ACOFP's Osteopathic Clinical Research (OCR) Committee. Presentations happen annually at the ACOFP convention.

Residents may use this poster presentation to fulfill their scholarly activity standard requirement, with approval from their program director.

Award categories & certificates

Original Research for the Osteopathic Medical Student and Family Medicine Resident Category presents three monetary awards:

  • 1st place of $500
  • 2nd place of $250
  • 3rd place of $150

Case Reports Category presents one Osteopathic Medical Student and one Family Medicine Resident Award of $100.

All presenters will receive a certificate of participation.

Important Dates

  • Abstract submissions will open in late October. 
  • If your abstract is approved, you will be notified via email by December 1, 2024.
  • Poster presentation virtual judging will be scheduled for late January/February of 2025.
  • All Posters will be displayed at ACOFP '25 and the top 10 scoring posters will be invited to present to a live audience, however, no travel accommodations will be provided. 

Celebrate 

Our 2024 Winners

Congratulations to all the osteopathic medical students and family medicine residents who showcased their exceptional work at the 2024 Poster Presentation competition! Your innovative research and dedication to advancing osteopathic family medicine have set a high standard. We are proud of your achievements and commend your commitment to scholarly excellence. Your contributions are a testament to the bright future of our field.