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Medical Student Research Day

The University of Maryland School of Medicine Medical Student Research Day

The Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Honor Society and the Office of Student Research (OSR) in the Dean's Office have sponsored Medical Student Research Day (MSRD) for over 40 years. MSRD is a proud tradition for University of Maryland's medical students to present their research accomplishments to the school and the campus. The presentations are judged, and competitive prizes are awarded in recognition of outstanding research and presentations.

MSRD Brief History

Hosted by: University of Maryland School of Medicine/Office of Student Research and Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Honor Medical Society Maryland Beta Chapter

Event Director:
Gregory B. Carey, PhD
Associate Professor of Microbiology and Immunology
Assistant Dean for Student Research and Education
Executive Director of Student Research and Community Outreach, OSR
Director of PRISM, UM Scholars and STAR-PREP Student Research Programs

Event Manager:
Fiama Romero, MS
Program Manager

MSRD Brief History


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2024 Medical Student Research Day

Congratulations to all the student presenters for sharing their research achievements!

The 47th annual MSRD was held on Tuesday, November 19 and Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at the SMC Campus Center.

Please review the 2024 MSRD General Schedule for more information.

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Attending the Event

Event attendance is open to the entire UMB campus. UM SOM faculty, staff, residents, fellows, and students are encouraged to attend the event. If you are planning to attend the event or would like to receive updates regarding the event, please complete the 2024 MSRD RSVP Form.

If you or someone you know is interested in volunteering for MSRD, please fill out the 2024 MSRD Volunteer Sign-Up Form (and the spreadsheet linked inside).

Participation as Presenter

Abstract Submission Deadline: Sunday, November 3, 2024, 11:59 pm EST.

Late abstract submissions will not be accepted and will not be included in the abstract booklet.

Abstract submission is open.

Please review the "Abstract Submission" guidelines document below carefully for detailed instructions before submitting your entry.  Presentation must be registered prior to abstract submission.

Abstract Instructions

  • Make sure to download a copy so you can use it as your template.

Abstract Submission Form

  • Due Sunday, November 3rd!

Please review the Presentation Lineup to find your presentation date and time. You should also review the Presenter Instructions for more information on submitting your final presentation files (submit by November 15).

Participation as Judge

We welcome UM SOM faculty, postdoctoral and research fellows, residents, research associates, and research staff to be judges for the event. 

Presentations will be tailored to general audiences interested in biomedical research, so detailed topic expertise is not required to become a judge.

If you are interested in judging for the oral or poster sessions, please complete the Judges Sign-Up Form to share you background and availability for MSRD. 

 

Even if you are unable to volunteer as a judge, please share the Judges Sign-Up link with other colleagues who might want to enjoy the broad array of presentations and interact with students and other faculty.

Contact

Fiama Romero, MS
Program Manager
Office of Student Research

Fatimah Dixon, MPH
Program Coordinator
Office of Student Research

Questions

For questions, please email StudentResearch@som.umaryland.edu with the subject line "Ask MSRD".