1st Annual Poster Contest for Medical Students and Residents!

Apply by September 30, 2025 at 11:59 PM

The District of Columbia Academy of Family Physicians (DCAFP) is excited to announce its 1st Annual Poster Contest for Medical Students and Residents!

This is a fantastic opportunity for trainees to showcase their research, clinical insights, or advocacy work focused on family medicine or primary care. We welcome submissions of:

  • Original research
  • Case reports
  • Quality improvement projects
  • Evidence-based reviews
  • Health policy analyses
Deadline to apply: September 30, 2025 at 11:59 PM

Structured abstracts (max 300 words) must be submitted online through this application form. Finalists will be selected to present at the DCAFP Annual Meeting on November 17, 2025, and 1 medical student and 1 resident winner will each receive a monetary prize!

This is a great way to get recognized, network with family physicians, and strengthen your CV!

Key Dates:

  • Abstract deadline: Sept 30
  • Finalists notified: Oct 24
  • Poster presentations: Nov 17

Eligibility:

  • Medical students or residents in Washington, DC
  • AAFP Membership (easy free sign-up for students!)