Call for Submissions

Call for Workshops and Poster Abstracts

AAIM members were invited to submit workshop sessions and/or poster abstract proposals for the 2026 APDIM Fall Meeting, taking place October 15-17, 2026 in Louisville, KY. Workshop abstract submissions are now open.

Please contact meetings@im.org with questions.

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APDIM Fall Poster Abstracts

APDIM Fall posters will be displayed and presented during the October 16th poster reception. In addition to presenting in-person at the 2026 APDIM Fall Meeting, all accepted poster presenters will provide a pre-recorded presentation for on-demand viewing during and after the meeting. 

APDIM Fall Meeting has two poster abstract submission categories.

Research

Programmatic Innovation

Research poster abstract submission fields include:

  • Background or introductory information
  • Aim
  • Methods
  • Results of the research
  • Brief discussion or conclusion

Programmatic innovation poster abstract submission will include:

  • Explanation of identifying and exploring the issue
  • Description of the innovations
  • Results to-date
  • Discussion, reflection, and/or lessons learned
  • Tips, tools, or works in progress

Submitting poster abstract presenters will be notified by July 31.

Tips for a Successful Poster Abstract Submission
  • Keep poster abstract titles succinct and to the point.
  • Use title case for poster abstract titles (ex. A Novel Curriculum for Systems-Based Practice); do not use all capital letters.
    Click here to use a title case converter tool.
  • Poster abstracts that present clinical studies or clinical research out of the context of student, resident, or fellowship education or programmatic innovation will not be reviewed.
  • Poster abstract descriptions should be no longer than 350 words.
  • Poster abstract marketing description will be used in all promotional materials for the virtual poster session and should be no longer than 250 words.

Workshop & Poster Content Tracks

  1. Accreditation
    (Competencies/Milestones, Self-study, ACGME, LCME, Duty Hours, Resident and Faculty Surveys)
  2. Administration
    (Onboarding / Graduation / Other, Hospital Administration, Healthcare Administration, Practice Management, Chief Residency, Remediation)
  3. Business of Medicine
    (Budgets, Comp Plans, GME Finance, Funds Flow, Grants Administration, RVUs, P&L, Service Lines)
  4. Curriculum: Didactic
    (Skills Development, Evaluation and Feedback, Rounds / Teaching Conferences)
  5. Curriculum: Point of Care
    (Patient Safety, Quality Improvement, Advocating for Patients and Policies, Ambulatory)
  6. Faculty Development: Clinician Educators
    (Ambulatory, Evaluation and Feedback, Learning Theory, Scholarship)
  7. Faculty Development: Career Progression and Promotion
    (Faculty and Staff Recruitment, Retention, Promotion, Leadership / Mentoring / Coaching)
  8. Inclusive Excellence and Opportunity
    (Training, Teaching, Cultural Competency, Patient Care, Advocacy)
  9. Learner Transitions
    (Application Inflation, Interviews, Signaling, ILP, SEL, ERAS, Thalamus, Post-Interview Comms, Fellowship Start Date, Match / NRMP, Resident and Fellow Recruitment)
  10. Research
    (General, Medical Education Research, Grant Writing, Biomedical Research, Pipeline Issues, Funding Issues)
  11. Technology and Innovation
    (Artificial Intelligence, Simulation, Big Data, EHR, Virtual Training, Telehealth, Gaming, Procedures, POCUS)
  12. Wellness
    (Burnout, Fatigue Management, Learners At-Risk, Career Transitions, Coaching, Self-Care)

2026 APDIM Timeline

Workshops

  • Call for submissions
    Mar. 30-Apr. 24
  • Workshop presenters notified
    June 30

Posters

  • Call for submissions
    Apr. 27-May 18
  • Poster presenters notified
    July 31