The GW SMHS Research Showcase 2026 is a live, in-person event featuring poster sessions, presentations from a distinguished plenary speaker, and selected student oral presentations of their work.
When: April 29th, 2026
Where: University Student Center 3rd Floor
The SMHS Research Showcase is designed to highlight the breadth of research and scholarly activity that students have accomplished during their education at GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences. Students are invited to present research regardless of the area of focus. Abstract submissions represent a broad range of research interests and disciplines, including basic and translational science, clinical research, health policy and public health research, and education-related research.
- Additional information for Health Sciences Programs students (Not MD Students)
View 2026 Research Showcase Materials:
- GW SMHS Research Showcase Program
- GW SMHS Research Showcase Abstract Booklet
- Site Map for poster location: AM and PM Site Map
- Poster Numbers: AM Alpha List | AM Program List | PM Alpha List | PM Program List
The submission portal closed on March 16th 2026.
- If you have submitted for presentation, view your next steps (poster printing guide):
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1. Everyone must prepare a poster for printing (instructions below).
2. If you are being adjudicated for a prize, you must update your GWeb information (address, contact info, etc.) in case you are selected.
- You must remain by your poster during the relevant session for adjudication. Not being present for judging can lead to disqualification.
- Final prizes will be decided during the showcase. Winners will be notified after the event by email.Poster Printing Instructions
To Request Free Poster Printing from Gelman Library:
- Download the “SMHS Poster Template” from Himmelfarb here: Poster Design & Layout.
- Create your poster, save as JPEG/JPG file.
- Request free poster printing from Gelman Library using this form.
- Select size 48" x 36" for printing.
- Submit your printing request by April 16th!
Be sure to submit your poster to Gelman Library early since they can get overrun with requests as the showcase nears.
- If you need last minute, emergency printing, GW FedEx Printing service is available as an out-of-pocket expense More GW FedEx Printing Information here.
For examples of past winners, schedules, and abstract materials, please view our previous years below.
- SMHS Research Showcase 2025
- SMHS Research Showcase 2024
For further questions about the event please contact:
Sara VanDommelen
Research Administrator
slv15 [at] email [dot] gwu [dot] edu (slv15[at]email[dot]gwu[dot]edu)
For technical assistance with the website or abstract submission form please contact:
Colston Judd
Program Analyst
colston [dot] judd [at] gwu [dot] edu (colston[dot]judd[at]gwu[dot]edu)