Call for Posters to be Displayed at Empowering Physicians 2026

June 11, 2026

The MMA is inviting medical students, residents, and fellows to submit an abstract by July 15 to be considered for a poster presentation at this fall's annual MMA event. 

Ten accepted poster submissions will be showcased at the Empowering Physicians event on September 25 from 3 to 8 pm at the Minneapolis Institute of Art, 2400 3rd Avenue South.  

Primary authors of accepted posters receive complimentary registration for the event, and will be eligible to win a $500 cash prize.  

Learn more here.  

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