The UAB Heersink School of Medicine Dale J. Benos Medical Student Research Day (MSRD) celebrates the research accomplishments of medical students and provides them with the opportunity to present their projects to fellow students and faculty. The day consists of poster presentations by students enrolled in the MD, MD/MPH, MD/MSPH, MD/MS, MD/MBA, and MD/PhD programs. All medical students are invited to present the results of their research projects. MSRD is scheduled to be held in West Pavilion, First Floor.

UAB Heersink School of Medicine
Dale J Benos Medical Student Research Day

UAB Heersink SOM MSRD Abstract Submission Form

Submission Requirements

• Abstracts should not be longer than 500 words
• Click here for steps on how to create a structured abstract 

Poster Requirements

• Posters should be “36 x 48” or “42 x 56”
• UAB HSOM Templates can be found on the Poster Center website (you may use your own template as well)
  • https://www.uab.edu/medicine/poster/poster-resources/templates-and-logos
    Samantha Huneycutt (uabposters@uab.edu) is your contact person for any questions

• https://www.uab.edu/medicine/poster/poster-submission
  • Please send a PDF and PowerPoint copy of your poster
  • Ensure that the size requirements are met

Time Line for UAB Heersink SOM
Dale J Benos Medical Student Research Day 

• Aug 11th: Abstracts are due (MSRD Abstract Submission Form)

• Sept 6th: Posters are due for printing to the Poster Service Center 

• Sept 8th: Posters will be ready for pick up (fees may apply)

• Sept 11th: Rotated Posters are displayed in West Pavilion First Floor  with Judging (Noon-5PM) 

• Sept 16th: Awards are Announced