Call for Abstracts – 2027 Spring Meeting

The American Osteopathic College of Dermatology (AOCD) invites residents and medical students to submit abstracts for Scientific Posters and Resident Lectures/Presentations at the 2027 Spring Meeting, March 4–7, 2027, in West Palm Beach, Florida.

Submission deadline: Sunday, November 1, 2026. Questions may be directed to terry@aocd.info.

Who May Submit

Scientific Posters — open to residents and medical students.
Resident Lectures/Presentations — open to residents only.

Before You Begin

Abstract title: 15 words or fewer.
Abstract body: 400 words or fewer, clearly structured (for example: Introduction, Methods/Case Description/Topic Overview, Discussion/Conclusion).
Author information: full name, degree, training program or medical school, email, and phone for the presenting author, plus the name and degree of each co-author.
Disclosures: a conflict of interest / financial relationship disclosure is required for the presenting author and every co-author.
Topic category: choose the category that best fits your abstract (case reports, original research, therapeutics, procedural dermatology, education, health policy, and more).

Please proofread carefully. Accepted abstracts are reprinted exactly as submitted and no changes may be made after submission. If your Scientific Poster abstract is accepted, instructions for preparing and submitting your digital poster for the AOCD Virtual Poster Hall (hosted on Whova) will be sent directly to you. You will receive an emailed copy of your submission for your records.

Submit Your Abstract

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Deadline: Sunday, November 1, 2026
Meeting: March 4–7, 2027 · West Palm Beach, FL
Questions: terry@aocd.info

1. Presentation Type

Scientific Posters are open to residents and medical students. Resident Lectures/Presentations are open to residents only.

Presentation Type*

Scientific Poster (residents & medical students)

Resident Lecture/Presentation (residents only)

2. Abstract Title

Abstract Title*

15 words or fewer.

3. Author Information

Presenting Author/Primary Contact, plus any co-authors.

Presenting Author - Full Name*

Presenting Author Type*

Resident

Medical Student

Resident Lectures/Presentations are open to residents only. Medical students should select Scientific Poster instead.

Presenting Author - Degree*

Presenting Author - PGY Year*

Presenting Author - Residency Program Name*

Presenting Author - Class Year*

Presenting Author - Medical School Name*

Presenting Author - Email*

Presenting Author - Phone*

Presenting Author - Conflict of Interest / Disclosure*

Author has no relationships to disclose

Author has relationships to disclose

Presenting Author - Disclosure Description*

Please describe the relationship(s).

Co-Author(s)

Optional. Add one row per contributing co-author. For the disclosure column, enter "None" or describe the relationship(s).

Co-Authors

Full Name

Degree (e.g., DO, MD, BS)

Conflict of Interest / Disclosure

4. Abstract Body & Topic

5. Acknowledgement

Acknowledgement*

I understand that accepted abstracts are reprinted exactly as submitted and that no changes may be made after submission.

If your Scientific Poster abstract is accepted, instructions for preparing and submitting your digital poster for the AOCD Virtual Poster Hall (hosted on Whova) will be sent directly to you.