All PA students are invited to submit a poster abstract for presentation at the MAPA Fall 2026 CME Conference. The poster presentations will occur on Friday, September 25 at approximately 1:00pm at Breezy Point Resort.
SUBMISSION FORM
Submission Deadline: Monday, August 17th
Event Overview and Deadlines
● Pre-Review Phase: * Submissions are sent to judges for an advance read-over.
- Judges score the technical piece ahead of time.
- Judges prep 3 questions per presenter to keep the live Q&A moving efficiently.
● Presenter Requirement: Presenters must print their own posters (Tip: Advise them to check with faculty/school resources as they should be able to print them on campus).
● Perk: All presenters receive an extended membership just for participating!
Judging & Prizes
The Judging Panel
● Student Judge: Reece
● Practicing PA Judge 1: [TBD]
● Practicing PA Judge 2: [TBD]
Scoring Rubric (50 Points Total)
● Technical Piece (Pre-reviewed): Clinical and topic relevance (35 points)
● Live Presentation: Visual layout, verbal pitch, and Q&A (15 points)
Awards
● 1st Place: $100
● 2nd Place: $75
● 3rd Place: $50
Event Day Outline (Choose Based on Final Count)
Option A: Panel Style (5 or Fewer Presenters)
● Introduction (5–10 mins): Welcome remarks and introduction of the judges.
● Pitch & Panel Q&A (Approx. 15 mins per presenter):
- 3 Minutes: Presenter’s pitch.
- 10 Minutes: Panel Q&A (Judges use pre-prepped questions, then open the floor
to the audience if time permits). - 2 Minutes: Transition to the next presenter.
● Judges’ Deliberation (10–15 mins): Judges tally final scores (incorporating the 15 live points).
● Awards Ceremony (10 mins): Announcement of 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place.
Option B: Social Style (6 or More Presenters)
● Introduction & Kickoff (10 mins): Welcome remarks; explanation of the social style format.
● The Poster Session (Flexible Time):
- Attendees and judges mix and mingle around the room.
- Judges rotate to each poster station for a 3-minute pitch and a brief, interactive Q&A session with the presenter.
● Judges’ Deliberation (15 mins): Judges convene to combine pre-review scores with
live scores.
● Awards Ceremony (10 mins): Announcement of the winners.