CAMC Research Day - Thursday, April 16, 2026

This scholarly activity is cosponsored by the CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine and the CAMC Foundation.

This research conference will feature oral and poster presentations by fellows, residents, medical students, pharmacy students and other health care students. Accepted abstracts will be included in the conference proceedings.

All abstracts will be held to rigorous review standards. Instructions and score criteria are based on national standards. 

Deadline:

The submission deadline is Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.

 

How to Apply:

2026 Research Day Online Application

Abstracts submitted after the online submission deadline of Feb. 2, 2026, 11:59 p.m., will not be reviewed.

Click here to download the Abstract Information Packet PDF for your review.

 

Important Eligibility Requirements: 

  • Research must have been conducted within the CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine.
  • Applicants are limited to ONE abstract submission in either an original research or case report category as PRESENTER. However, there is no limit to the number of times an author can be listed in submissions from other presenters. The Research Review Committee reserves the right to place accepted abstracts into oral or poster presentation sessions.
  • Research presented at a regional or national meeting prior to Research Day is eligible for submission. Research that has been published is not eligible for submission.
  • Abstracts exceeding the 300-word limit will not be reviewed.
  • Abstracts must be submitted using the online application and format.
  • Abstracts submitted after the online submission deadline of February 2, 11:59 p.m., will not be reviewed.
  • IRB approval numbers will be required as part of the application process for original research or cases involving 2 or more patients.
    • If you do not know this number, please contact April White, Research Review Specialist, at 304-388-9972.

As part of the abstract submission process, you will be asked to provide your name, email address, mentor, mentor’s email address, IRB approval number (if applicable), research type (case or original) and list of authors (PI/mentor, co-investigators and research staff).

ALL communication related to your Research Day participation will be via the email you provide in the abstract submission, including deadlines.

Your PI/mentor should review all CASE REPORTS before submission, and your PI/mentor and research coordinator should review all ORIGINAL RESEARCH abstracts before submission.

 

Awards:

Prizes will be awarded to those presenting resident/student research at the closing ceremony following the program. You must be present at the closing ceremony to accept the award. 

Original Research Oral Podium Presentations: 
  • 1st: $500
  • 2nd: $350
  • 3rd: $250
Case Presentations Oral Podium:
  • 1st: $500
  • 2nd: $350
  • 3rd: $250
Poster Presentations (E-poster with presenter present):

Original: 

  • 1st: $500
  • 2nd: $350
  • 3rd: $250

Case:

  • 1st: $500
  • 2nd: $350
  • 3rd: $250

Research Day awards may be adjusted at the discretion of the Research Review Committee.

Certificates will be awarded to participating presenters. Presentation recordings, program copies, award selections and photos may be available on the CAMC or CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine website and social media.

 

For Questions:

Elaine Davis Mattox, RN, EdD
Office: 304-388-9915
elaine.mattox@vandaliahealth.org

Mary Emmett, PhD
Office: 304-388-9914
mary.emmett@vandaliahealth.org

IRB Contact:

April White; Research Review Specialist 
Office: 304-388-9972
april.white@vandaliahealth.org