About the Event
Now in its 6th year, the Polish American Youth Academic Summit brings together the next generation of medical leaders for a day of collaboration, innovation, and inspiration. This year’s theme - From Bench to Bedside highlights the vital process of turning groundbreaking research into real-world patient care.
Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with peers, network with established professionals, and learn from distinguished speakers, including Dr. Piotr Witkowski, World Reknown Transplant Surgeon from University of Chicago and other leading experts in medicine, research, and healthcare innovation.
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Poster Presentations
The Summit proudly features poster presentations from:
• Medical students
• Residents & fellows
• College & graduate students
• Researchers & healthcare professionals
Whether you’re presenting cutting-edge laboratory work or a novel clinical approach, this is your platform to showcase your contribution to the medical community.
Awards: Cash prizes for the top three poster presentations 1st - $500, 2nd - $400, 3rd - $300.
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Why Attend?
• Gain insights into how research transforms into medical practice
• Present your own work to a panel of esteemed judges
• Network with fellow students, residents, and medical professionals
• Hear from leading voices in research, medicine, and policy
• Celebrate academic excellence within the Polish-American community
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Abstract Submission Guidelines:
- Please submit a Word document (*.doc or *.docx) or a PDF file
- Page 1: Include the title, authors, presenter, affiliated institutions, disclosures, and details of any prior or future presentations.
- Page 2: Include the title and abstract body.
- There is no strict word limit, but we ask that abstracts remain concise and of reasonable length.
- All submissions must be in English.
Submission link:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfytqLMjweJaYP9u6l69UVD-NVMKCcCz-cXscWb-qJDmhL6dQ/viewform?usp=dialog
Deadline: All abstracts must be submitted by August 31st, 2025, at 11:59 PM CST. We will be sending out acceptance notifications in the weeks leading up to the summit.
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Join Us
Be part of a tradition that inspires collaboration, fuels discovery, and builds bridges between science and patient care. Whether you’re presenting your work or joining as an attendee, the Polish American Youth Academic Summit promises an engaging, intellectually stimulating experience.
