About

The Midwest Regional meeting serves as an opportunity for Midwest physician scientists and trainees at all levels to come together to share scientific discovery and build community.

Target Audience

Attendees from all physician scientist career levels and degree backgrounds are welcome to attend! (Undergraduate, health-science students, medical and dual-degree students, postdoctoral students, residents, fellows, and attending physicians).

Breakout sessions will be targeted at early-career trainees.

Registration Information

Please register by February 5, 2025. There is no cost to register.

Abstract Information

All abstract submissions must be uploaded by January 12, 2025. Applicants will have the option to select whether they would like to be considered for an oral abstract. Applicants will be notified if they have been selected for an oral presentation or poster presentation by the end of January.

Abstracts will be kept confidential and will not be shared online in any way, unless express permission is received from the author.

300 words excluding name and title, PDF or Word document attached to the abstract submission form, no figures.

Poster Information

Poster specifications will be updated soon.

Awards

The APSA Midwest Regional Meeting Planning Committee is committed to supporting the attendance and participation of students and minimizing barriers to attendance. We intend to provide travel awards to promote a diverse group of attendees from across the region and to support those with financial needs. Travel award winners will be selected based on application answers supplied in the conference registration form. Travel award amount will vary based on applicant need.

Travel award winners will be notified by the end of January. Travel awards will come in the form of compensated lodging. It is unlikely we will be able to compensate for airfare as part of our travel award. Therefore, if you are hoping to receive a travel award, please wait to book lodging, but proceed in making the rest of your travel arrangement. If you have specific questions related to your institution's travel policies, please do not hesitate to reach out to haley.klimaszewski@osumc.edu and akila.venkataramany@osumc.edu.

Accommodations

We have a discounted block rate for a limited number of rooms at the Hyatt House until February 7, 2025 to be given out on a first-come first-served basis.

With the discount applied, the cost per night should be $149.

Breakfast and Lunch will be provided on the conference day, March 8. Additional meals may be planned as the schedule is developed further.