CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS FOR SCIENTIFIC/ACADEMIC POSTERS
The CMA is proud to announce a call for submissions for academic posters for the AEC in Phoenix, AZ
THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS IS AUGUST 10, 2026.
The CMA is interested in academic or scientific posters which relate broadly to the conference theme of: “Mysteries & Miracles: Restoring the Practice of Medicine to Heal the Whole Person”
Other submissions related specifically to Catholicism and medicine, the basic sciences/biomedical research, medical case studies, bioethics, philosophy, or theology will be actively considered.
Abstract submissions summarizing your work or paper thesis should be no more than 500 words. Only one submission is permitted per person. A single submission may have multiple authors.
The poster should be organized in 1 of 3 formats:
Research / Case Study: research and case study posters should have the following sections: Background, Hypothesis (Case intro), Methods (Clinical Course), Results, Discussion/Conclusions, Limitations and Future Directions, References
Philosophy/Theology/Bioethics: These posters should have a Background, Hypothesis, Argument, Objections, Summary/Conclusion, and Reference section
Medical Education/Interventions/Organizational: Background (why your intervention was needed); Process and Composition/Design of Intervention; Events Held/Results; Resources:(how could this be replicated or improved upon); Future Directions: what are your plans to expand this to assess its effectiveness? (If you already have data on this, place it under Events/Results); References (if any).
Abstracts will be peer-reviewed. Poster session winners will have their abstracts published in The Linacre Quarterly.
Accepted posters will be featured at the conference poster session; we will be awarding prizes based on best poster in each category at the conference in Phoenix.
Please send questions to [email protected]. The deadline to submit an application is August 10th. If accepted, further instructions on poster format will be sent. DO NOT PRINT OR DESIGN POSTERS UNTIL YOU HAVE RECEIVED WORD THAT YOUR POSTER IS ACCEPTED. We would also be happy to look at your poster/review it with you before printing.
Brian C. Bamberger, M.D., M.P.H and Carolyn Manhart, M.D.
Poster Session Co-Chairs