Medical Student Program

Save the date for Medical Student Program at Clinical Congress 2026, September 26–28 in Washington, DC.

Medical Student Program Quick Shot Presentation

Medical students planning to attend the ACS Medical Student Program are invited to submit abstracts in one of the following three surgical categories:

Basic science research
Clinical science research
Education, outcomes, and innovation research

The top 48 abstracts will be invited to present during the Medical Student Program Quick Shot Presentation Session, a part of the ACS Medical Student Program, at this year’s Clinical Congress in Washington, DC.

View the Medical Student Abstract Guide for guidance on abstract structure, writing tips, and examples.

The Call for Abstracts is now live!

Submit an Abstract View Submission Guidelines

The Medical Student Program abstract submission deadline is Friday, June 26, 2026 at 12:00 pm CT.

Note: The submission site will not accept submissions and/or edits after this date/time.

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Contact

Please contact Cassie Buchignani, MS, PMP, Program Administrator, Medical Student Education, at cbuchignani@facs.org, with any questions or concerns.

For additional support, contact Michelle Armstrong, MAEd, MA, at marmstrong@facs.org.