AMA Poster Showcase FAQs: 2026 Annual

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How do I view posters? 

Locate the "Poster Showcase Hall" from the navigation menu. To view posters, click on a topic listing or search by keyword, author, or institution, or filter by topic and subtopic, if applicable. Click a poster tile to view the research. 

Poster Showcase topics

  • Advocacy & Policy
  • Basic Science & Translational
  • Case Reports
  • Clinical
  • Health Equity
  • Leadership
  • LGBTQ+ Health
  • Public Health
  • Technology & Innovation
  • Wellness
  • Other (Med Ed, Bioethics, etc.)

How do I connect with participants?

Submit comments or questions on participant research via the "Comments" box.

For participants: How do I know that someone has commented or submitted a question on my research? 
All poster pages have a "Comments" box below the poster. 

Who can score posters in the Poster Showcase?

AMA member attendees have access to submit a score for the "Best in Show" winner.

Voting will take place by participants and AMA member attendees, between 8 a.m-11:59 p.m. CST on June 5, 2026. Gold, silver, and bronze place winners will receive special recognition on the AMA website and will be presented with a trophy following the Poster Showcase.

Not a member? Join or renew or email [email protected]

How do I submit my vote for the “Best in Show Award (Gold, Silver, Bronze)” winners

Click on the "Poster Showcase Hall" from the navigation menu. Click on a topic for a listing of posters. Click a poster tile to arrive on a poster page. Click “Submit Vote” to give your overall rating from 1- 5 with 5 being the highest score.

Posters are graded in three areas: organization/visual presentation of poster; verbal presentation; and scientific value. Posters are scored on a scale of 1–5,  with 5 indicating extraordinarily high quality and 1 marking low quality. Visit the scoring criteria page for details on how to use the scale.

How do I adjust a poster video?

The video player being used will automatically pick up the internet speed of a user and play the best possible quality of the video.

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