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Thank you for your interest in submitting an abstract to the 2024 UMMSM ESRF Symposium. We look forward to learning about your exciting research! 
  1. Submit your abstract(s) HERE. To be considered, abstracts must meet the submission requirements listed in the form. 
  2. Your abstract will be reviewed by the ESRF Executive Committee and, if deemed acceptable, you will be notified of the decision via email.
  3. Upon acceptance to the Forum, we will respond by email with a Letter of Acceptance and our scoring rubric for awards determination.
  4. The registration fee is due upon receipt of the Letter of Acceptance. Instructions on how to pay the registration fee will be provided in your letter.
  5. If, for any reason, you are unable to present at the conference, you must provide written notification with the consent of your advisor at least one month prior to the conference in order to receive a full refund.
The following categories are available for abstract submission: 
  • Basic Sciences  
  • Clinical Sciences 
  • Public Health
  • Case Reports*

*To be considered, Case Reports must include a research component as part of the abstract and presentations. These may include: A novel diagnostic technique, a case enrolled in a clinical trial or similar study, a discussion on the recent research done in the relevant diagnosis/patient population, etc. 

Research presentations will take place in the following formats: 

  • Oral Presentation – 10 minute presentation, followed by a 5 minute Q&A.
  • Chalk Talk - 5-minute presentations, no Q&A. Maximum 5 slides.   
  • Poster - 1 hour poster session, Dimensions: 48” tall x 60” wide.

Applicants can designate which presentation format they would like to be considered for. The Eastern-Atlantic Student Research Forum reserves the right to designate applicants to an appropriate format on a case by case basis.