Abstract Submissions for the Annual Educational Conference

The CMA is interested in academic or scientific posters which relate broadly to the conference theme of: “Mysteries & Miracles: Restoring the Practice of Medicine to Heal the Whole Person"
Other submissions related specifically to Catholicism and medicine, the basic sciences/biomedical research, medical case studies, bioethics, philosophy, or theology will be actively considered.

Abstract submissions summarizing your work or paper thesis should be no more than 500 words. Only one submission is permitted per person. A single submission may have multiple authors.

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* 1. Full Name

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* 2. Credentials

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* 4. I am a

The poster should be organized in 1 of 3 formats:

Research / Case Study: research and case study posters should have the following sections: Background,
Hypothesis (Case intro), Methods (Clinical Course), Results, Discussion/Conclusions, Limitations and Future
Directions, References.

Philosophy/Theology/Bioethics: These posters should have a Background, Hypothesis, Argument, Objections,
Summary/Conclusion, and Reference section.

Medical Education/Interventions/Organizational: Background (why your intervention was needed); Process and
Composition/Design of Intervention; Events Held/Results; Resources:(how could this be replicated or improved
upon); Future Directions: what are your plans to expand this to assess its effectiveness? (If you already have
data on this, place it under Events/Results); References.

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* 5. Poster Category

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* 6. Abstract Title

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* 7. Abstract (500 word limit)

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* 8. First Author and Affiliation (e.g. Jane Smith, MS-4, University of Illinois at Chicago)

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* 9. Subsequent Authors and Affiliations (e.g. Joan Arc, MD, University of Louisville)

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* 10. Results/Findings

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* 11. References

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* 12. I acknowledge that the 2026 CMA Poster Session is an in-person event (Thursday, September 10, 2026) and will be able to attend if selected.

Abstracts will be peer-reviewed. Poster session winners will have their abstracts published in The Linacre Quarterly.

Accepted posters will be featured at the conference poster session; we will be awarding prizes based on best poster in each category at the conference in Phoenix.

Please send abstract submissions by AUGUST 10th. If accepted, further instructions on poster format will be sent. DO NOT PRINT OR DESIGN POSTERS UNTIL YOU HAVE RECEIVED WORD THAT YOUR POSTER IS ACCEPTED.
Please have your poster printed no larger than 4' x 4'. Push pins and poster boards will be provided that are 4' x 8' in size, depending on the total posters received, 2 may need be placed per side.

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