TSM 2027 Spring Clinical Meeting

TSM 2027 ABSTRACT COMPETITION

POSTER PRESENTATION GUIDELINES
for MEDICAL STUDENTS

The Texas Society of Medicine (TSM) invites medical students to submit abstracts for consideration in the 2027 Medical Student Poster Competition, held during the TSM Spring Clinical Meeting, April 2–4, 2027, at The Adolphus in Dallas, Texas.

Selected applicants will be invited to present their posters during the Spring Clinical Meeting on Saturday, April 3.

DEADLINE TO SUBMIT: FEBRUARY 15, 2027

WHO CAN SUBMIT?

Medical students currently enrolled in a Texas medical school program. Students enrolled in medical schools outside of Texas may submit abstracts but will not be eligible for an award.

MEDICAL STUDENT SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

All applicants must meet the following requirements:

  • Be a medical student currently enrolled in a medical school program.
  • Submit an abstract relevant to Internal Medicine or Adult Medicine.
  • One abstract submission per medical student presenting author.
  • Submit the abstract by February 15, 2027. Applicants will be notified of acceptance by email.
  • The submitting author must present the poster to be eligible for an award. Exceptions may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
  • All abstract submissions must include a PDF attachment.

ABSTRACT FORMATTING REQUIREMENTS

All abstracts must meet the following requirements:

  • Include the abstract title, medical school, and author(s) names at the top of the document.
  • Identify the submitting/presenting student as the first author. Additional co-authors are permitted.
  • 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 applicants will be notified by email and invited to present their posters during the TSM Spring Clinical Meeting on Saturday, April 3, 2027 at The Adolphus Hotel in Dallas.

The submitting/presenting author is expected to be present during the assigned poster session to discuss their work and answer questions. Additional presentation instructions will be provided upon acceptance.

POSTER PRESENTATION REQUIREMENTS

Accepted posters must meet the following requirements:

  • Include the poster title, medical school, and author(s) names.
  • Be formatted in landscape orientation to accommodate a 36" W x 24" H horizontal printed poster.
  • Posters must be printed and mounted on foam core by the participant prior to presentation.
  • The presenting author must be available during the assigned poster session to answer questions from attendees and judges.

Poster Formatting Examples:
* Sample 1
* Sample 2

POSTER COMPETITION AWARDS

Judging is coordinated through the TSM Awards Committee. Award recipients will be announced and recognized during the afternoon break session on Saturday.

  • BEST MEDICAL STUDENT POSTER AWARD: First and second-place awards will be presented to the top two medical students for outstanding poster presentation.

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING ELIGIBILITY & FUTURE SUBMISSIONS

Medical students interested in participating in the TSM Poster Competition are strongly encouraged to consult with their individual medical school or program leadership prior to submitting an abstract.

Individual medical schools 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 Poster Competition will not conflict with their school's requirements or affect eligibility for future presentations, publications, or competitions.