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Fall 2026 - RESIDENT - TDS Podium Abstract Competition Application

Podium Competition:
*Please only continue if you are a CURRENT Texas Dermatology Resident*

PRIZE INCREASE! Prizes for the Resident Podium Competition have increased! The prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in the amounts of $1000, $600 and $400 as well as certificates.

REMINDER: Only Texas Residents are eligible to win the three main awards. Medical Students & Fellows are welcome to participate!

Application Deadline: August 31, 2026
Abstract Paragraph: September 7, 2026

Abstract Paragraph:

All presenters must submit a PDF abstract that is typewritten, double-spaced, one page with 12 point Times New Roman font for the abstract booklet.
This abstract does not have to include sources. If the sources fit within the one page limit, then they can be added.
The paragraph needs to be emailed to sylvia.hall@texasdermatology.org by September 7, 2026

Please refer to the specific guidelines on www.texasdermatology.org under the Resident's section.

*You may enter both competitions but the topics must be different.*
*You can ONLY submit ONE abstract for a poster & ONE abstract for a podium. Topics HAVE to be completely different for the poster & the podium.
**The TDS goes off of the honor system. Please do not switch First Author names or change author order for the sake of the TDS competitions.**
1.FIRST AUTHOR ONLY | Full Name:(Required.)
2.Names of Authors & Designations (MD, DO etc.) *Do not include first author:(Required.)
3.Email Address of First Author:(Required.)
4.I am a:(Required.)
5.Medical Program/Residency/Fellowship & City, State of First Author:(Required.)
6.Medical School/Residency/Fellowship Completion Date of First Author:(Required.)
7.Current Mailing Address of First Author:(Required.)
8.Title of Podium (Required.)
9.Agreement: Read the following statements below.

I agree to submitting a typewritten PDF, double-spaced, one page abstract with Times New Roman font and 12pt font to sylvia.hall@texasdermatology.org by September 7th for the podium abstract competition. Does not have to include sources.(Required.)
10.Agreement: Read the following statements below.

I agree by doing a podium, my presentation will be between 5-7 minutes.(Required.)
11.Agreement: Read the following statements below.

I agree I will register for the TDS Meeting prior to the early registration deadline, September 18, 2026. (Registration is free for residents)(Required.)
12.Agreement: Read the following statements below.

I agree that I am a TDS Member and a current Texas Dermatology Resident. If not, I will fill out a membership form on TDS' website.(Required.)
13.Agreement: Read the following statements below.

As the first author, I agree to handling all communications and submitting the mandatory documents to TDS staff by email.(Required.)
14.Agreement: Read the following statements below.

I understand that only current Texas Dermatology Residents that are TDS members are eligible to win.(Required.)