TSM 2027 Spring Clinical Meeting

TSM 2027 ABSTRACT COMPETITION

PLATFORM PRESENTATION GUIDELINES
for RESIDENTS & FELLOWS

The Texas Society of Medicine (TSM) invites residents and fellows from Texas-based Internal Medicine and Adult Medicine training programs to submit abstracts for consideration in the 2027 Platform Presentation Competition, held during the TSM Spring Clinical Meeting, April 2–4, 2027, at The Adolphus in Dallas, Texas.

A limited number of abstracts will be selected for oral platform presentations on Friday, April 2, 2027 at the Spring Meeting.

DEADLINE TO SUBMIT: FEBRUARY 15, 2027

WHO CAN SUBMIT?

Eligible applicants must:

  • Be a resident or fellow in good standing with a Texas-based Internal Medicine or Adult Medicine training program.
  • Submit an abstract relevant to Internal Medicine or Adult Medicine.

RESIDENT & FELLOW SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

  • One abstract submission per applicant.
  • The individual submitting the abstract must also deliver the presentation if selected. Exceptions may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
  • Selected presenters must prepare a PowerPoint presentation not exceeding five (5) minutes.
  • Additional presentation instructions will be provided upon acceptance.

ABSTRACT FORMATTING REQUIREMENTS

All abstracts must meet the following requirements:

  • Include the abstract title, presenter's name, and training program at the top of the document.
  • Be single-spaced, no longer than 500 words, and limited to one page.
  • Be submitted as a PDF attachment.

Important: Your PDF must be ready to upload when you begin the application. The submission system does not permit applicants to return later to attach a document. Applications submitted without a PDF attachment will be deleted.

SELECTION & PRESENTATION

Selected finalists will be notified by March 1, 2027.
Finalists will present their abstracts on Friday, April 2, 2027, during the TSM Spring Clinical Meeting in Dallas.

PLATFORM PRESENTATION AWARDS

Judging is coordinated through the TSM Awards Committee, and awards will be presented on Friday evening at the See Who's Here Welcome Reception.

  • BEST CLINICAL PAPER AWARD: First and second places to be awarded to a winning Resident and/or Fellow.
  • BEST SCIENCE PAPER AWARD: First and second places to be awarded to a winning Resident and/or Fellow.
  • TEXAS SOCIETY OF MEDICINE BOWL: This "traveling trophy" is awarded to the Highest Scoring Internal Medicine Residency Program. Scoring is weighted by the number of presenters from each program.

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING ELIGIBILITY & FUTURE SUBMISSIONS

Residents and fellows interested in participating in the TSM Abstract Competition are strongly encouraged to consult with their individual Program Directors prior to submitting an abstract.

Individual training programs and other professional organizations (including the American College of Physicians [ACP]) may have specific policies regarding prior abstract submissions, presentations, or participation in other competitions.

It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that participation in the TSM Abstract Competition will not conflict with their training program's requirements or affect eligibility for future presentations, publications, or competitions.