Trainee Research Day 2026

Review this guide prior to accessing the online abstract submission site:

• Only one abstract per presenting/first author will be accepted.
• Abstract should be written in a clear, concise, and grammatically correct format.
• Abstract body (combined fields) cannot exceed 350 words. Abstracts >350 words will be truncated.

Abstract Field Descriptions

Presenting Author: Enter presenting/first author’s name

Co-Authors: Enter the co-authors’ names in the order of contribution or in the order they should appear on the submitted abstract with the presenting/first author listed first.

Affiliation/Institution: List the institution name in parentheses next to the appropriate author. Example: Tom Jones (UIC); Mary Meyer (Loyola); and Lisa Silver (U of C0)

Title: Use a short, descriptive title.

Category: Select from the list provided.

Abstract Body: Cannot exceed 350 words. Abstracts >350 words will be truncated.

• Introduction: The introduction must briefly state the question, hypothesis, or objective.
  • Outline the background for the problem being studied.
  • Identify the problem.
  • Why do we care about the problem?
  • What scientific gap is the research filling?
  • Define the question, hypothesis, or objective.
• Methods: Methods, including statistical techniques.
  • A clear, concise description of the methods used including research design and statistical analysis.
  • Human studies must note the approval of an Institutional Review Board (IRB) and informed consent.
  • Animal experiments must be approved by an Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC).
• Results: Essential results, including data, sample size, and statistics.
  • Data aligned with methodology and objectives.
  • Must include at least preliminary data.
• Conclusions: Place results into context of previous knowledge or literature. Discuss results including limitations within the framework of stated question or hypothesis.

Case Reports (Introduction, Case Presentation, Conclusion)

• Case Presentation: Include diagnostic evaluation, treatment, and follow-up.

Preparing and Printing Posters at Quick Copy at Rush

• Recommended poster template
• The maximum poster size is 45” x 45” as space is limited.
• Trainees are responsible for printing costs.
  • Standard photo finish is $80.
  • Canvas nylon is $95.
  • The payment methods: cash and debit/credit card.
• The deadline for printing requests is Monday, February 2.
• For more information, contact Quick_Copy@rush.edu.

Poster Boards

• A 1/2 board will be allowed for each poster.
• The maximum poster size is 45” x 45”.
• Poster set-up is on Wednesday, February 18, between 3 - 5 p.m.
• Use the QR code on your poster card to register the poster.
• Posters should be on display on Thursday, February 19, between 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.