John McCahan Education Day aims to showcase a wide variety of BUMC educational innovations and research activities. We invite educators to submit a proposal for a scholarly poster to be displayed during McCahan Education Day.
The Abstract Selection Committee is soliciting applications in two major areas:
Education Innovation and Research:
These submissions showcase educational innovations and scholarship at BUMC. Such projects may include descriptive projects, or qualitative or quantitative research. Examples include the development, implementation, or evaluation of educational tools, course curricula, simulations or innovative educational collaborations. Projects centered around teaching and learning, clinical training, and assessment and evaluation are appropriate.
Education Technology:
This category highlights creative uses of interactive educational technology. Appropriate submissions include course or clerkship websites, electronic clinical case simulations, online didactics, computer-based faculty development resources and electronic evaluation instruments.
The poster session will be held **in-person** on THURSDAY, May 28, 2026 from 2:50-4:00 pm. Award winners chosen to give oral presentations will present from 2:05-2:50 pm.
**Please note that poster printing costs are the responsibility of the presenter or their sponsoring faculty member.**
See the Poster Toolbox for information on preparing your poster.
ABSTRACT SUBMISSIONS NOW OPEN
General Information
Abstracts should:
- Promote innovative curricula, simulations and the development of novel educational tools.
- Present applications of interactive technology such as online didactics, computer simulations and/or collaborative educational models that enhance adult learning styles.
- Promote educational research at BUMC in areas such as curriculum development and assessment.
Authors should submit their abstract electronically no later than April 17, 2026 at NOON. Successful submissions must have a scholarly proposal designed and implemented under the sole control of the investigators. Projects focused on education that are in progress and have not yet been subject to final project evaluation are welcome. Successful submissions should be non-commercial in nature, with external funding sources disclosed on the final poster.
Awards
All abstract submissions will be considered for awards for Best Faculty Abstract, Best Student Abstract, and Best Resident/Fellow Abstract.
Submission Deadline
Applications must be submitted electronically by April 17, 2026 at NOON.
Notification
The submitting author will be notified if the abstract has been accepted on or before May 8, 2026.
A cadre of faculty from the Schools of Medicine, Dentistry, Public Health and Graduate Medical Sciences will review abstracts based on the following criteria:
- Timeliness, relevance and novel nature of the project or innovation.
- Clarity of the abstract.
- Ability for the project to be used by other health care providers and professions.
All questions should be addressed to Kathleen Swenson.
