2025 DoM Evans Days Abstract Submission Guidelines!

Key Dates

Abstract Submission dates:         June 3 – July 1

Poster submission dates:             August 6 – September 12

Poster presentation date:            October 16

Please note: By submitting an abstract, you are committing to submit a poster through ePosterboards online platform.

Abstract Submission Guidelines

Instructions for Completing the Online Abstracts Form

  1. In order to submit an abstract, we request some information about you. Please provide the following.
    1. Your name
    2. Section/Department
    3. Your Mentor
    4. Research Collaborators
    5. Preferred email and phone number
    6. Home mailing address
    7. Recent Headshot
    8. Include a brief bio of yourself (where did you go to school, research interest, etc.)
    9. Is this research Basic Science or Clinical?
    10. 3 Keywords

Once step one is complete and reviewed you will then be able to submit your abstract(s). Abstract submission will be open on Tuesday, June 3; it must be submitted by Tuesday, July 1 by 11:59pm EST.

  1. Evaluation of abstracts will be based on the following considerations. You will be asked to address each of these items in separate text boxes. The total character limit is 1470 for the four boxes combined.
    1. Objective: Research rationale, objectives and/or hypothesis are well defined and clearly stated.
    2. Methods: Research methods are appropriate for the study objectives/hypothesis and describe what was done concisely.
    3. Results: Results are clearly presented and directly address the objectives and convincingly support or refute them.
    4. Conclusions: Conclusions are supported by the data, indicate the novelty and/or impact of the research and address the limitations and/or future directions.
    5. Image Size: No larger than 2in high x 4in wide for publication purposes.

 

  1. The abstracts receipt deadline Tuesday, July 1, by 11:59pm will remain firm and any abstracts received after the deadline will not be accepted.

 

  1. Everyone is encouraged to submit an abstract and all will be considered for presentation on Evans Day. However, previous winners of the trainee Evans Days Oral Presentation & Poster Awards within the past three years will not be eligible for an award this year unless the subject of the abstract is completely different than the previous award-winning submission.

Submission Rules

  1. Abstracts submission portal will open on Tuesday, June 3, and will close after Tuesday, July 1 at 11:59 PM, EST.
  2. Character Count: Abstracts are limited to 1470 characters, not including spaces. Image size should be no larger than 2in high x 4in wide for publication purposes.
  3. Make abstracts as informative as possible, including a brief statement of the purpose of the study or why it was done, the methods used, the results observed, and the author(s)' conclusions based upon the results. Actual data should be summarized. It is inadequate to state "the results will be discussed" or "the data will be presented." Abstracts must be written in English.
  4. You will be asked to partition your abstract into four section: Objective, Methods, Results and Conclusions. The total limit for all four sections combined is 1470 characters.
  5. NO REVISIONS to abstracts will be allowed after the deadline.
  6. Authorship on multiple abstracts permitted (1st authorship is permitted on one abstract only).
  7. All Department of Medicine faculty, fellows, house staff, post-docs, and graduate students may submit abstracts.
  8. Submissions are accepted from any BUMC member but ONLY DOM Trainees, Students, and Post docs will be eligible for competitive awards.
  9. Work done at another institution can be accepted as long as It was done in collaboration with a DOM faculty member.
  10. Upon completion of your submission you will receive an email confirmation.
  11. Please be prepared to submit a poster in PDF or Powerpoint format to accompany your abstract. We will reach out to you once the abstract submission deadline has closed with more information on how to prepare your poster. The deadline for poster submissions will be September 12.

If you have any questions please feel free to reach out to Christine Choi at choikp@bu.edu.

DoM Faculty Appointments and Promotions – March 2025

Congratulations to the following Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine faculty on their recent appointment or promotion!

Associate Professor

Gene Kwan, MD, MPH, Medicine/Cardiovascular Medicine, is a global health clinical scientist who studies health services to identify and treat cardiovascular disease in rural low-income countries. He uses implementation science to test strategies for heart failure and hypertension care particularly in Haiti, Rwanda and other countries in Africa. He studies how to improve access to echocardiography by training nurses and mid-level providers to diagnose and treat cardiac disease. Dr. Kwan is a health policy advisor to the governments of Haiti and Rwanda and an advisor to the Lancet Commission on Reframing Non-Communicable Diseases and Injuries for the Poorest Billion. He was invited to the NHLBI-sponsored workshop on Sustaining Global Capacity on Implementing Research for Health in Low- and Middle-Income Countries, and Fogarty International Center’s Non-Communicable Disease networking meetings. Dr. Kwan is a sought-after research mentor for local and international trainees and has been repeatedly recognized for his clinical acumen, teaching and mentoring accomplishments.

Ivan Luptak, MD, PhD, Medicine/Cardiovascular Medicine, is a physician-scientist specializing in cardiac metabolism. His research focuses on the role of mitochondrial dysfunction in cardiovascular disease, utilizing advanced multinuclear magnetic resonance (MR) spectroscopy techniques. By measuring the contribution of fuel sources–such as glucose and fatty acids–to mitochondrial energy production and assessing the turnover of energy-carrying molecules like ATP in beating hearts, Dr. Luptak has made significant contributions to the field. His work has advanced the understanding of cardiovascular pathophysiology and yielded important translational insights with potential therapeutic impact.

 

Clinical Associate Professor

Shivda Pandey, MBBS, Medicine/Cardiovascular Medicine, is an imaging specialist with advanced training in nuclear cardiology. A staff cardiologist at Boston Medical Center (BMC), she provides clinical services in the outpatient and inpatient settings, and in the echocardiography and nuclear medicine laboratories. Her advanced training in nuclear cardiology has been critical to the development and growth of this sub-section, which she has directed since 2016. She has played a central role in the advancement of Cardiac Positron Emission Tomography (PET) and Cardiac Amyloidosis Radionuclide Imaging at BMC and is the primary cardiologist performing and interpreting nuclear stress tests.

2025 Evans Days Speakers and Schedule Announced!!!!!

Thursday, October 16

8:15am - 9:15am Oral Presentations | L110

9:30am– 11:00am Basic Science Poster Presentations | Hiebert Lounge

11:15am – 12:45pm Basic Science & Clinical Research Poster Presentations | Hiebert Lounge

1:00pm – 1:30pm DoM Chair of Medicine Interviews Dr. Humpreys | Keefer Auditorium

1:30pm - 2:30pm ARC & D. Coleman Prize Presentations | Keefer Auditorium

2:30pm-3:00pm Coleman Award Recipient Meet & Greet | Keefer Auditorium

3:00pm-4:00pm Wilkins Visiting Professor Lecture | Keefer Auditorium

5:30pm - 8:30pm Reception & Awards Ceremony | Hiebert Lounge

Wilkins Professor

Benjamin D. Humphreys, MD, PhD
Joseph Friedman Professor of Renal Diseases in Medicine
Chief, Division of Nephrology
Washington University

Friday, October 17

12:00pm – 1:00pm Ingelfinger Visiting Professor Lecture | Keefer Auditorium

Ingelfinger Professor

Jean S. Kutner, MD, MSPH
Chief Medical Officer, University of Colorado Hospital
Chief Academic Officer, UCHealth
Distinguished Professor of Medicine and Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs
University of Colorado School of Medicine

2025 DoM DEIA Pilot Grant Awardees!!

The Department of Medicine launched its inaugural Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) Pilot Grant program this year, supporting innovative projects led by interdisciplinary teams of faculty, trainees, and staff. Proposals focused on improving clinical care, education, workforce development, community engagement, and research to advance DEIA across the department.

The first annual DEIA Pilot Grant recipients are:

Jessica Fetterman, PhD (Vascular Biology): Tissue is the Issue: Exploring Barriers and Facilitators to Postmortem Organ Donation for Research to Diversify Cardiac Biobanks. A proposed study to understand limited representation of historically marginalized racial/ethnic groups in postmortem organ biobanks. They plan to use surveys and town halls including Framingham Heart Study and BMC patients to achieve this goal. Team members include Deepa M. Gopal, MD, MS, Jesse D. Moreira-Bouchard, PhD, Zachary Milstone, MD, PhD, Anna Zhebrun, Joshua Lepson, Karen Li, Jason Cunha, MS, Nathanial Fisher, MS, Anjali Anilkumar, Hahnbie Kim, Cosette Giroux, and Zoe Trainer.

Elliot Hagedorn, PhD (Hematology & Oncology): Reaching Further with the BU-BMC Summer Science Scholars Outreach Program. The team proposes to expand an existing high school  research training program to include more longitudinal mentoring, cohort collaboration, shadowing, and peer/alumni engagement. Co-directors are Dr. Gwen Beacham and Zewde Ingram.

Lucy Schulson, MD, MPH (GIM): IMPACT-IRHC: Implementation of MedAction Plan in BMC’s Resident Immigrant and Refugee Health Clinic. A proposed pilot the implementation of a multi-lingual transitions of care document written at a 5th grade reading level (MedAction Plan) in BMC primary care clinics after adapting it for BMC immigrant/refugee patients. Co-investigators are Drs. Sarah Kimball and Kirsten Austad.

Join us in congratulating the DEIA Pilot Grant awardees!!

DoM Research Award Recipients!

The Department of Medicine proudly recognizes the recipients of its inaugural Research Awards for their outstanding contributions to scientific discovery and innovation. Their dedication and passion have not only advanced their respective fields but have also enriched the community and set a high standard for future research excellence.

Research Excellence Awards

  • Valerie Gouon-Evans, PharmD, PhD
  • Vaishali Sanchorawala, MD

Early Career Research Award

  • Titilayo Ilori, MD, MSc

Interdisciplinary Research Awards

  • Elizabeth Klings, MD
  • Mari-Lynn Drainoni, PhD, MEd

    Research Excellence Society

    • Hussein Assi, MD
    • Ruben Dries, PhD
    • Christopher Heaphy, PhD
    • Elliott Hagedorn, PhD
    • Jeffrey Samet, MD, MA, MPH
    • Carl Streed, MD, MPH, FACP
    • Gustavo Mostoslavsky, MD, PhD
    • Kim Vanuytsel, PhD

    Congratulations to all the awardees!

    Submit a nomination here!

    Incoming Interns for Class of 2028!

    The Department of Medicine is excited to share the results of this year’s NRMP residency match. It has successfully matched an outstanding class of well-rounded individuals who will be joining for the upcoming academic year. As shown in the graphic below, the department has attracted a diverse cohort of talented individuals from across the country and around the world.

    A sincere thank you goes to the faculty for their support throughout this recruitment season. Their involvement plays a vital role in attracting the best and brightest to join BMC.

    Click here to see the 2025-2026 Intern Class!

    2025 DoM DEIA Week Recap!

    The Department of Medicine’s annual Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) Week brought together faculty, staff, trainees, and community members for a series of engaging and impactful events from March 10-14. 

    Monday, March 10

    Poster Showcase + Oral Presentations
    Hiebert Lounge | 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
    The week kicked off with an inspiring showcase of DEIA-focused research, education, programming, and patient care initiatives. Faculty, staff, and trainees presented their posters highlighting ongoing efforts to advance equity in medicine. The morning featured oral presentations, providing attendees with deeper insights into innovative DEIA projects.

    Tuesday, March 11

    Panel Discussion: Molding a Culture – Turning Intention into Action
    Hiebert Lounge | 8:00 AM - 10:30 AM
    Tuesday’s event emphasized transforming DEIA goals into concrete actions. A distinguished panel discussed strategies for fostering inclusive workplace environments, leadership development, and community engagement. Attendees participated in breakout discussions, brainstorming three actionable ways to integrate DEIA principles into daily life and forming new collaborations to drive change.

    Wednesday, March 12

    Wellness Wednesday
    Evans Conference Rooms | 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    Midweek, participants took a moment to focus on well-being through a variety of wellness-centered activities. Highlights included:

    • Virtual Workshop: Managing Change and Uncertainty with BU FSAO
    • Food & Nutrition Pre-ARC Lunch: “Food as a Unifier & Cultural Humility”
    • Acupuncture Sessions
    • Puppies & Lunch!
    • Learn to Make Paper Cranes with Mike Galatis

    Thursday, March 13

    DEIA Week Celebration
    Hiebert Lounge | 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
    Attendees gathered for an evening of art, food, drinks, and camaraderie, celebrating the department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion. 

    Friday, March 14

    Grand Rounds: Conversations on Accessibility
    Keefer Auditorium | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    The week concluded with a compelling Grand Rounds presentation by Dr. Lisa I. Iezzoni, Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Iezzoni’s talk, Conversations on Accessibility, shed light on critical issues related to accessibility in healthcare and academia, inspiring attendees to advocate for more inclusive practices.

    We look forward to continuing these important conversations and initiatives in the future. Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make DEIA Week a success!

    Thriving Together: Advancing Health, Cultivating Leaders and Collaborating on Community Solutions | April 25, 2025

    Thriving Together: Advancing Health, Cultivating Leaders and Collaborating on Community Solutions
    Friday, April 25, 2025

    Agenda | Abstract Compilation

    On April 25, 2025, the inaugural “Thriving Together: Advancing Health, Cultivating Leaders and Collaborating on Community Solutions,” will bring together a group of deeply committed community partners and emerging health professional leaders. We will share best practices and cement our collaborations for the future of improving community health and health care access in the Greater Boston Area.

    The Summit is being hosted by the Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, Boston Medical Center, and People Power Health.

    Summit Goals:

    • Create a shared platform for trainees and early-career professionals across disciplines (including but not limited to medicine, nursing, public health), and community-based organizations (CBOs) in the Greater Boston Area to share best practices for closing health gaps in the community (advocacy, education, research, health care innovation) through talks, poster presentations and relationship building.
    • Foster sustainable and enduring connection and collaboration between future health professionals and CBOs who wish to work together to advance health for the Greater Boston Area.
    • Support the work of future health professionals and CBOs by providing networking and funding opportunities.

    When: Friday, April 25, 2025 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.
    8:00 am - 1:00 pm
    Morning workshops, community power activities and analysis, relationship building, and lunch.
    1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
    Afternoon networking activities, panel discussions, topical breakout sessions, and emerging leaders and community partners spotlights.
    3:30 pm - 5:00 pm

    A culminating poster session highlighting completed projects and works in progress that demonstrate successful activities in promotion of health in the Greater Boston Area.

    Where: Hiebert Lounge, at Boston University Medical Campus, 72 E Concord St, Boston, MA

    Who: Attendees include trainees and early-career professionals across disciplines (including but not limited to medicine, nursing, public health, social work, pharmacy, etc), community partners, public and private sector collaborators, with a shared commitment to improving health for communities in the Greater Boston Area.

    DoM Top Docs 2025

    We are excited to announce this year's DoM top docs! Learn more here.

    Cardiology
    Gary J. Balady, MD
    Sheilah A. Bernard, MD
    Robert T. Eberhardt, MD
    Omar K. Siddiqi, MD
    Claudia P. Hochberg, MD
    Anthony D. Litvak, MD
    Ashvin N. Pande, MD

    Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
    Sara M. Alexanian, MD
    Sonia Ananthakrishnan, MD
    Beth M. Cohen, MD
    Alan P. Farwell, MD
    Shirin Haddady, MD, MPH
    Stephanie L. Lee, MD, PhD
    Elizabeth N. Pearce, MD

    Gastroenterology
    Christopher S. Huang, MD
    David R. Lichtenstein, MD
    Robert C. Lowe, MD
    David P. Nunes, MD

    Geriatrics
    Heidi P. Auerbach, MD
    Lisa B. Caruso, MD
    Hollis D. Day, MD, MS, MHPE
    Won M. Lee, MD

    Hematology & Medical Oncology
    Gretchen A. Gignac, MD
    Matthew Kulke, MD
    Adam Lerner, MD
    Vaishali Sanchorawala, MD
    J. Mark Sloan, MD

    Infectious Disease
    Carlos J. Acuna-Villaorduna, MD
    Sabrina A. Assoumou, MD, MPH

    General Internal Medicine
    Melissa D. DiPetrillo, MD
    Warren Y. Hershman, MD, MPH
    Angela H. Jackson, MD
    Susan L. Phillips, MD
    Jeffrey H. Samet, MD, MA, MPH
    Carl G. Streed, MD, MPH, FACP
    Charles P. Tifft, MD

    Nephrology
    Laurence H. Beck, MD
    Jasvinder S. Bhatia, MD
    Jean M. Francis, MD
    Lauren D. Stern, MD

    Pulmonary
    John Bernardo, MD
    Nicholas A. Bosch, MD
    Christine L. Campbell-Reardon, MD
    Finn J. Hawkins, MB, BCh
    Elizabeth S. Klings, MD
    Frederic F. Little, MD
    George T. O'Connor, MD

    Rheumatology
    Andreea M. Bujor, MD, PhD
    Monica P. Crespo-Bosque, MD
    David T. Felson, MD, MPH
    Eugene Y. Kissin, MD
    Tuhina Neogi, MD, PhD
    Michael R. York, MD