Abstract Preparation

• • Abstracts previously presented at previous Research Day are not eligible to be submitted.
  • Abstracts presented at other meetings are eligible to be submitted.

Categories:

• • Case Report
  • Clinical Research
  • Basic Science & Engineering
  • Innovation in Industry
  • Public Health, Humanities, & Ethics
  • Medical Education

Format:

• • Abstracts should be no longer than 400 words
  • Title should be brief and clearly state content
  • Presenting author must list name first
  • List name and title only (e.g., M3, MD, and MBBS) for each author
  • Student and Resident authors must also list a faculty co-author

The body of the abstract should be organized as follows:

For all abstracts (excluding Case Reports), this format is recommended but not required:

• • • • Background
      • Methods
      • Results
      • Discussion
      • Conclusion

For some great tips from the American College of Physicians (ACP) for research abstracts, please check here.

For Case Reports:

• • • • Introduction
      • Clinical Case Summary
      • Discussion
      • Conclusion

And for some valuable tips from the ACP about case report abstracts, please click here.

NOTE: Diagrams, tables, and/or references should not be included in the abstract

Style:

Write for clarity and directness. Avoid the use of medical jargon. Please proofread your abstract carefully.

*The deadline for receipt of all electronic abstracts is Saturday, January 22, 2022 at 11:30 p.m. CST. Abstracts WILL NOT be accepted after this date.