Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine

AWCIM Integrative Medicine Conference 2026 Poster Presentations

Call for Poster Proposals – AWCIM Integrative Medicine Conference 2026

The Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine (AWCIM) invites submissions for poster presentations at the 2026 AWCIM Integrative Medicine Conference. The poster session is entitled “Seeds of Change: Academic Innovations in Integrative Medicine.” Each submission must include a medical student or resident as a co-presenter. Presenters are responsible for bringing their printed poster to the conference, at least one presenter is required to attend. Submission abstracts are due by September 15 30, 2025, and must be submitted through the Qualtrics survey link provided.

We welcome proposals highlighting Integrative Medicine innovations in Undergraduate and Graduate Medical Education settings that align with one or more of the following categories:

• Educational Innovation
• Clinical Innovation
• Wellness Programming
• Culinary Medicine/Food as Medicine
• Lifestyle Medicine
• Integrative Medicine for Special Populations

Objective of the Poster Presentation

The purpose of your poster presentation is to provide an opportunity for colleagues in Integrative Medicine to learn about the work of rising leaders in Academic Integrative Medicine. The poster session is a time-efficient way to present the main elements of your program or study during the AWCIM Integrative Medicine Conference (IMC). Your colleagues may want to apply your work in their own settings; therefore, your poster should address the evaluation of your project, program, or research, and we encourage you to have handouts and/or business cards available to enhance the networking opportunity.

Abstract Submission for IMC

All submissions will be peer-reviewed by IMR Leadership. The abstract will be submitted via Qualtrics by September 15 30, 2025.

The Abstract Submission should include:

• Title of Poster
• Lead Presenter, with institution/organization
• Other Presenters, with institution/organization
• 200-word abstract about poster/presentation
• Submissions should be free of commercial bias and not include promotional materials.
• If your abstract is accepted, someone from your group will be required to register for the conference and attend in person to present your poster.

Display Format

Each poster should be prepared on heavyweight paper or lightweight cardstock, so they are easy to mount to the presentation board. These posters will be printed by the participants at their home institution to bring to the IMC conference. Landscape Orientation is required. Dimensions of the posters must be 60” x 36”. Printing is available at the University of Arizona on site as well. https://biocom.arizona.edu/services/posters

Recommendations and Suggestions for the Poster Content and Format

• Structure:
  • Title
  • Lead Presenter, and institutions/organizations represented
  • Other Presenters, and institutions/organizations represented
  • Introduction/Background
  • Methods/Design
  • Results/Data/Outcomes
  • Conclusion(s)
  • References
  • Contact information for presenters
• Visual aids: Utilize graphs, charts, and illustrations to enhance the poster's appeal and clarity.
• Minimize text: Focus on presenting key points visually and keep textual descriptions brief.
• Legible font: Use a font that is easy to read from a distance.
• Contact information: Include at least one email address for inquiries.
• Be sure the connection of ideas and progression of thought is clear from one panel of the poster to another.
• Use a minimum amount of text (a rule of thumb is that total length of text for a poster presentation should not exceed 25 lines).
• Use lists or phrases instead of complete sentences when possible.
• If an accompanying handout is needed for your poster presentation, label it clearly with the title of your presentation, consider a QR code with a link.
• If your poster includes patient information, ensure it is properly de-identified and HIPAA compliant.
• The presentation should reflect the submitted abstract, though updates on results or your project are allowed.

Ready to Present?

Share your ideas at the conference. Submit your abstract by Sept 15 30, 2025.