acoog 94th annual conference
2027 Abstract & Poster Submission Guidelines
Present your research or clinical case at the 94th Annual Conference, March 30 to April 5, 2027.
The Research and Awards Committee reviews every abstract. Accepted authors receive an upload link in February 2027 and present on-site during the poster session.
01 About the Poster Session
Scholarly work, presented one on one with colleagues.
Poster presentations let authors trade ideas directly with peers and suit unusual or multiple clinical case presentations. Any topic in obstetrics, gynecology, gynecologic surgery, or a related area fits an American College of Osteopathic Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOOG) poster session.
Session Date and Time
Friday, April 2, 2027, 8:30 to 11:00 AM. Set-up takes place Thursday.
02 Award & Open Categories
The judging committee assigns your category. Here is how each one works.
Award Category
Eligible for a monetary award
Original research led by a resident from a program with Osteopathic Recognition, or by any DO student, resident, or fellow from any residency program.
Open Category
Open to all other projects
A case study, an "other" project type, or original research from a program without Osteopathic Recognition or submitted by a non-DO student, resident, or fellow.
Success Tip
The top reason submissions get rejected
Include the data tied to your study or case in your abstract. In past cycles, the most common rejection reason was a submission with no data behind its results.
Special Consideration
Posters built around osteopathic principles and practice (OPP), osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM), or health equity receive special consideration from the committee.
03 General Guidelines
Four requirements apply to every accepted author. Download full guidelines here.
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Meet the deadline
Upload your abstract and poster by the posted dates. Extensions are not granted, and no edits are possible after upload.
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Be present
Attend the poster judging in person. (required)
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Book the hotel
Stay in the conference hotel (required except for local presenters)
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Register
Register for the conference (required)
04 Poster Design Specs
The venue limits poster size. Follow these specs.
Max Size
48″ × 36″
UPLOAD FORMAT
PowerPoint or PDF
Slides
One slide only
Max File Size
30 MB
Preparing Your Poster
✓ Printing. You print your own poster.
✓ Template. No template is required. Use any layout you like. An optional template is available above.
✓ Permissions. Written permission is required for any photo or video you did not create.
✓ Upload. Upload the final poster online through the link sent on acceptance.
05 Fields on the Submission Form
Gather these details before you start.
Smart form. The form uses built-in logic. Fields appear based on the answers you give, so you will not see every item below.
Primary author category
Choose one: Medical Student, Resident, Fellow in Training, Physician, or Other. Describe your role if you choose Other.
ACOOG membership
Membership is not required to submit. It is free for students, residents, and fellows in training, and open to both DOs and MDs. Members also receive a discount on conference registration.
Author details
First name, last name, degree or degree pursuing, and preferred email.
If student
Medical school year
Dean's name and degree
Dean's email
If resident or fellow
Year
Director's name and degree
Director's email
Project basics
Organization name, organization city and state, poster title, and whether the project has co-authors.
Project type
Select one: Case Presentation, Original Research, or Other. Name the type if you choose Other.
If case presentation
Case introduction
Case description
Case discussion
If original research or other
Introduction and background
Methods
Results
Discussion and conclusion
IRB approval
State whether the project received Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval.
Keywords
Pick up to 10 keywords describing your poster. Separate each with a comma: keyword one, keyword two, keyword three.
Acknowledgment
Select Acknowledged to confirm you have read and agree to the poster guidelines and the information you submitted is true and accurate.
Submit your abstract by November 30, 2026.
Bring your data. Deadlines are firm at 5:00 PM Central Time.
ACOOG Education & Professional Development
Questions about your submission? Contact Andrew Crim, M.Ed., CHCP, Director of Education and Professional Development.
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