The Medical Student Research Symposium is an annual event at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine. This symposium highlights all medical student research projects including those of students that participated in the Medical Student Summer Research Program (MSSRP). The day consists of poster viewing, a mid-day reception, and oral presentations by medical students. The Serchuck Awards are presented to outstanding research posters in several categories.
The Medical Student Research Symposium is Friday, February 13, 2026, 12 pm – 3 pm, Hiebert. The event includes short talks selected by the medical student research advisory committee and a poster session.
Abstract/Short Talk Submission
To be considered for a short talk at the Feb. 13 symposium, submit your abstract by January 20, 2026 decisions are made by January 27, 2026.
All participants should use the form below to submit an abstract by January 30, 2026. All abstracts should be approximately 250 to no more than 300 words and follow the Abstract Guidelines for the Medical Student Research Symposium.
Symposium Abstract Guidelines
Printing Your Poster
- For our annual symposium, posters should be 4′ wide x 3′ tall. Always check your meeting for preferred dimensions and layouts.
- Fedex (700 Albany St., Boston) will print posters at a discount (tell them you are from BU). Most posters are printed on photo satin paper and can be emailed as a PDF to this Fedex location using the following email: usa5013@fedex.com. Please plan on several days to get your poster back.
Poster Hanging on Day of Symposium & Schedule
- Participants must hang their posters by 11 am (or recruit another student for help). More information to come in January 2026
- At close of the symposium students will remove their posters.
