DISCOVER Symposium

• Only one abstract per presenting/first author will be accepted.
• Abstracts must be clear, concise and grammatically correct.
• The abstract body, including all combined fields, may not exceed 350 words. Text exceeding the word limit will be truncated.

Presenting Author: Enter presenting/first author’s name

Co-Authors: List co-authors in the order of contribution or in the order in which they should appear on the abstract. List the presenting/first author first.

Affiliation/Institution: Place each institution name in parentheses after the appropriate author. Example: Tom Jones (Rush); Mary Meyer (Loyola); Lisa Silver (UIC).

Title: Use a short, descriptive title.

Theme: Select the most appropriate theme from the list provided.

Abstract Body: Use the required structure below. The abstract body may not exceed 350 words.

Introduction: 

• Briefly state the research question, hypothesis or objective.
• Provide background on the problem being studied and explain its significance.
• Identify the scientific gap the research addresses.
   

Methods:

• Provide a clear, concise description of the research design, methods and statistical analysis.
• Human studies must note Institutional Review Board approval and informed consent.
• Animal studies must note Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee approval.
   

Results: 

• Report essential results, including data, sample size and relevant statistics.
• Ensure the results align with the methodology and objectives.
• Include at least preliminary data.
   

Conclusions: 

• Place the results in the context of previous knowledge or literature.
• Discuss the results and limitations within the framework of the stated research question or hypothesis

Case Reports 

Use the following structure: Introduction, Case Presentation and Conclusion.

• Include the diagnostic evaluation.
• Describe the treatment provided.
• Summarize patient follow-up and outcomes, if applicable.

• Presenters are strongly encouraged to use the Rush PPT template.
• Final presentation slides are due by Monday, March 1.
• Room locations TBA.

• Poster presenters are strongly encouraged to follow the poster guidelines because display space is limited.
• Posters must be displayed during the designated poster session.
• Presenters must be at their posters during their assigned schedule 
   

Poster Presentation Schedule

• Odd-numbered posters: 2 to 3 p.m.
• Even-numbered posters: 3 to 4 p.m.

Preparing and Printing Posters at Quick Copy 

• Recommended poster template: Rush poster-template link
  • Maximum poster size: 45 x 45 inches
  • Trainees are responsible for printing costs.
• Standard photo finish is $80.
• Canvas nylon is $95.
  • Accepted payment methods: cash, debit card or credit card
  • Printing request deadline:  Monday, February 23, 2027. This deadline supersedes all other Quick Copy deadline information distributed by your college.
  • For more information, contact Quick_Copy@rush.edu.

Poster Boards

• Each presenter will be assigned one-half poster board. 
• Maximum poster size: 45 × 45 inches 
• Poster setup: Wednesday, March 10, 2027, from 3 to 5 p.m. 
• Use the QR code on the poster card to register your poster. 
• Posters should remain on display from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday, March 11, 2027.