Submission Deadline: February 12, 2027
Each spring, the Arizona Osteopathic Medical Association (AOMA) hosts the Clinical Case Competition and Poster Forum. This peer-reviewed, evidence-based event showcases the outstanding scholarly activity produced annually across the state. View last year’s presentations
Eligibility & Event Details: The competition is open to osteopathic medical students, residents, and faculty/preceptors affiliated with A.T. Still University School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona (SOMA), Midwestern University Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine (AZCOM), and The Valley College of Osteopathic Medicine (The Valley COM)
Date: Saturday, April 10, 2027
Location: The Valley College of Osteopathic Medicine – 2525 W Townley Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85021
Format:
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- Oral Case Presentations: The top three submitted clinical cases will be selected for live oral presentations.
- Poster Forum: Features approximately 50 poster presentations across three distinct categories: (1) Clinical Case, (2) Original Research, and (3) Performance/Population Health Improvement.
Awards will be presented to the top winners in both the oral presentation and poster forum categories following the competition.
Supporting the Osteopathic Mission: AOMA is proud to sponsor this event, which advances our mission to promote the osteopathic medical profession and deliver high-quality medical education. In addition to fostering research, this initiative strengthens member engagement and expands participation within the Association’s committee structure.
Submissions: Complete submission guidelines and examples of past winning entries are detailed below.
For questions, please contact Matt Helms at submissions@azosteo.org.
Sincerely,
Charles Finch, DO, FACOEP
Speaker of the AOMA House of Delegates
Past President, Arizona Osteopathic Medical Association
Chair, AOMA Clinical Case and Poster Forum
SUBMISSION CATEGORIES
Oral Clinical Case Competition
Abstract Submission Deadline: February 12, 2027
The forum is open to all 3rd and 4th year osteopathic medical students affiliated with A.T. Still University, Midwestern University, and The Valley College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Clinical Case Poster
Abstract Submission Deadline: February 12, 2027
This category is open to all osteopathic medical students and residents affiliated with A.T. Still University, Midwestern University, The Valley College of Osteopathic Medicine, and faculty/ preceptors in Arizona.
Research Poster
Abstract Submission Deadline: February 12, 2027
This category is open to all osteopathic medical students and residents affiliated with A.T. Still University, Midwestern University, The Valley College of Osteopathic Medicine, and faculty/preceptors in Arizona.
Performance/ Population Health Improvement Project Poster
Abstract Submission Deadline: February 12, 2027
This category is open to all osteopathic medical students and residents affiliated with A.T. Still University, Midwestern University, The Valley College of Osteopathic Medicine, and faculty/preceptors in Arizona.
Thank you to the 2026 Poster Judges
Eboni Anderson, PhD
J. Aaron Allgood, DO
LeAnne Allgood, MD
Layla Al-Nakkash, PhD
Jeffrey Andrion, PhD
John Ashurst, DO
Danielle Barnett-Trapp, DO
Victoria Bryant, PhD
Alissa Craft, DO
Lisa DeWinter, MD
Charles Finch, DO (Chair)
Rene Gazda, DO
Athena Ganchorre, DO
Mahmood Hassan, MD
Scott Hauert, PhD
Ryan Hubbard, DO
Carrie Jenkins, PhD
James Keane, DO
Shundene Key, PhD
Kathryn Leyva, PhD
Christina Martin, DO
Tracy Middleton, DO
Michelle Mifflin, DO
Adebayo Molehim, PhD
Christine Morgan, EdD (Co-Chair)
William Peppo, DO
Pamela Potter, PhD
Sean Reeder, DO
Marnin Romm, PhD
Debosree Roy, PhD
Denise Sackett, DO
Lawrence Sands, DO
Grace Stewart, MD
Edward Wickstead, PhD
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