ACP National Abstract Competition FAQs

Yes. The first author (also known as the submitting author) must be an ACP member in good standing (dues paid) at the time of submission.

Eligible membership categories include:

• Medical Student Member
• Resident Member
• Transitional Medical Graduate Member (Resident competitions only)
• Fellow-in-Training Member
• Early Career Physician Member (within 16 years of medical school graduation)

You can apply for ACP membership online. After your application is successfully submitted, you will receive an ACP membership number. To ensure your eligibility for abstract submission, we recommend joining at least 24 hours before the submission deadline.

To check your membership status, you can log into MyACP or contact ACP by phone at 800-ACP-1915 or 215-351-2600, or reach out online at www.acponline.org/contact.

No. Abstracts must be submitted using the ACP membership number of the primary (submitting) author. You may not submit using another person's membership number.

The submitting author is responsible for presenting the work if selected for a podium presentation or poster competition. Co-authors may not present in place of the submitting author.

Failure to follow these guidelines will result in disqualification.

If you’re experiencing login issues, you can reset your password. For further assistance, contact ACP by phone at 800-ACP-1915 or 215-351-2600. You can also use the “Live Chat” feature or submit the online contact form at www.acponline.org/contact.

Abstract submissions for the 2027 National Abstract Competitions open on October 1, 2026.

The deadline to submit an abstract is Thursday, November 12, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET. Late submissions will not be accepted.

Yes. There is a $45 submission fee per abstract for all National Abstract Competition categories.

There is no limit to the number of abstracts you may submit, and each abstract requires its own submission fee.

Exception: Chapter competition winners advancing to the National Poster Competition are not charged a submission fee for their winning abstract. Any additional abstracts they submit to the National Competition require the standard $45 submission fee.

You must purchase an abstract submission pass before starting a new abstract. After completing your purchase through the ACP Store, you'll be redirected to the Abstract Submission Portal to begin your submission.

Please purchase one submission pass at a time and complete that submission before purchasing another.

Refunds are not available for unused submission passes, withdrawn abstracts, or draft abstracts that are not submitted before the deadline.

Abstracts may be submitted in one of six categories:

• Basic Research
• Clinical Research
• Quality Improvement–Patient Safety
• High Value Care
• Physician Well-being and Professional Fulfillment
• Clinical Vignette

The abstract body may contain up to 500 words. The title, author information, and references do not count toward the word limit.

No. The online submission system accepts text only.

Beginning with the 2027 competitions, Fellows-in-Training compete in the Early Career Physician competitions rather than the Resident competitions.

No. National and chapter competitions are separate, and you must submit separately to each competition if you wish to participate in both.

If you win your chapter competition and advance to the National Poster Competition, your chapter-winning abstract is exempt from the $45 National Abstract submission fee.

However, you must register for Internal Medicine Meeting 2027 at the applicable registration rate to participate.

Please contact your local ACP Governor.

Yes. You will receive a confirmation email after successfully submitting your abstract.

Yes. You may edit your submission at any time before the submission deadline. After November 12, 2026, no changes can be made.

If you wish to withdraw your abstract, log into the Abstract Submission Portal and select Withdraw for your submission.

Submitting authors will receive notification by email in early February 2027 (anticipated February 3–5, 2027).

Winning abstracts will be presented during Internal Medicine Meeting 2027, taking place April 15–17, 2027, in Los Angeles, California.

No. Beginning with Internal Medicine Meeting 2027, all podium presenters and poster competition presenters must register for the meeting to participate. ACP no longer waives meeting registration fees for presenters.

Reduced registration rates are available for:

• Residents, Fellows-in-Training, and Early Career Physicians: $199
• Medical Students: $79

Presenters are responsible for their own meeting registration, travel, lodging, and any other expenses associated with attending the meeting.

No. Only the submitting (first) author is eligible to present. If the submitting author cannot attend, the presentation opportunity will be forfeited.

The National Poster Competition will take place during Internal Medicine Meeting 2027.

Thursday, April 15

• Resident Research
• Early Career Research
• Early Career Clinical Vignette

Friday, April 16

• Resident Clinical Vignette

Saturday, April 17

• Medical Student Research
• Medical Student Clinical Vignette

Please email abstracts@acponline.org.