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Poster Presentations
WHO MAY PRESENT
The LBORC-NUFA Research Poster Presentation is open to osteopathic medical students, interns, residents, researchers, and practicing physicians. The first author of each poster must be a member of the AAO, the Resident American Academy of Osteopathy, or the Student American Academy of Osteopathy. The first author of student and resident posters must be present during the poster judging at Convocation. All presenters should register for Convocation to gain access to the presentation area.
POSTER CATEGORIES
A ram’s head trophy will be presented to the first author of those posters that win first place in each of the 3 poster categories for the student and resident level in original research, single case study, and education and public health.
DEADLINES
Early Submission: September 1st to November 12th, 2025
Authors who submit their abstract by the early submission deadline will have the opportunity to submit 1 revision of their abstract after it is reviewed. You will have until the final deadline (see below) to submit a revision.
Final Deadline: December 15th, 2025
Poster abstract entries need to be submitted by the poster final deadline to be considered for the next AAO Convocation LBORC-NUFA research poster presentation. Abstract Submissions and Abstract Revisions are now closed!
Status Notification: January 19th, 2026
Primary authors who submitted a poster abstract will be notified whether their poster presentation was accepted or declined. If accepted, additional information for displaying and presenting your poster at Convocation 2026 will be provided at the time of the event.
JUDGING
Poster judging will take place during the Convocation, and winners will be announced at the Student Awards Ceremony and at the President’s Banquet on Saturday, March 21st, 2026. Indicate your willingness to be a volunteer judge when you register for Convocation. For more information, contact AAO staff liaison Lisa DeStefano, DO, at ldestefano@academyofosteopathy.org.