Purpose: Includes works to promote dissemination and discussion of research and its  application to medical education. 

Time & Format: Presenting authors should be familiar enough with the project to discuss  relevant literature, present findings and answer questions. An oral presentation is a 10- minute synopsis of the research, given by no more than two presenters, followed by a 3-5- minute question-and-answer period. Session moderators will keep presenters to a 15- minute limit to ensure all presenters have equal time.  

Purpose: Includes works to promote dissemination and discussion of scholarly  innovations and their application to medical education. 

Time/Format: Presenting authors should be familiar enough with the project to discuss  relevant literature, present findings and answer questions. An oral presentation is a 10- minute synopsis of the research, given by no more than two presenters, followed by a 3-5- minute question-and-answer period. Session moderators will keep presenters to a 15- minute limit to ensure all presenters have equal time. 

Session Time: Monday, April 27, 2026 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

• Set Up: You may set up your poster beginning at 2:00 PM on April 27. We will have a map of the poster area and your assigned board location when you arrive. 

• Take Down: Please take your poster down at the conclusion of the session. Any posters that are not taken down will be discarded by the conference volunteers or hotel staff.   

Poster Dimensions: The exact size is up to you, but it’s recommended to be no bigger than 4 feet high x 5 feet wide. Your poster should fit on a board that is 4 feet high x 8 feet wide.  Velcro or pushpins may be used to secure the posters. Pushpins will be available on-site for you to hang your poster. 

Shipping Your Poster: If you would like to ship your poster to Rochester rather than bring it with you in person, posters can be mailed to the hotel you are staying at, but you will need to address it to yourself, as a hotel guest. We recommend having it arrive when you are already checked into the hotel. You will be responsible for any charges related to shipping and receiving your poster, or any errors or tardiness

Purpose: Workshops are skill-oriented, interactive experience for participants which will  allow them to take home specific knowledge and skills.  

Time/Format: 60 minutes for the workshop by 1 or more presenters. It is expected that the  workshop activities will include hands-on practice and/or active learning for a good portion  of the workshop time.

Purpose: Panel discussions examine diverse perspectives and approaches to educational subjects or issues.  

Time Format: 60-minute sessions which include presentations by 2 or more panelists and  a moderator followed by responses from the audience, and exchange between participants. 

Purpose: Small group discussion topics may address administrative issues, admissions,  advising, curriculum, evaluation, assessment, leadership or professional development,  student support, learner and faculty/staff wellbeing.  

Time/Format: 60-minute sessions which include a brief focused presentation by 1 or more  presenters followed by exchange between the presenters and the audience. Ample time for  questions and comments from the audience, and responses by the presenters should be included.