09/09/2026
The District of Columbia Academy of Family Physicians (DCAFP) is excited to announce its 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: October 2, 2026 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 9, 2026, 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: Oct 2
Finalists notified: Oct 20
Poster presentations: Nov 9
Eligibility:
-Medical students or family medicineresidents in Washington, DC
-AAFP Membership