Resident’s Corner

Applications for the Spring 2026 Resident Podium and Poster Competitions are open. Please find the appropriate application links and deadline dates below. Medical students and research fellows are welcome to participate but are ineligible to win.

DUE DATES: 
All applications due: April 3, 2026
All abstracts due: April 10, 2026
Early Registration Deadline: April 17, 2026 (FREE for residents, $50 for medical students/non-TDS residents)

Application for RESIDENT PODIUM COMPETITION: NOW OPEN
Application for RESIDENT POSTER COMPETITION:  NOW OPEN
Application for MEDICAL STUDENT/FELLOW PODIUM COMPETITION:  NOW OPEN
Application for MEDICAL STUDENT/FELLOW POSTER COMPETITION:  NOW OPEN

Poster and Podium Guidelines

Registration is FREE for all TDS member Residents.

Registration is $50 for medical students, research fellows and all non-TDS Residents.

NEW MONETARY PRIZE AMOUNTS!  Resident prizes have been increased for the PODIUM competition!  Prizes will remain the same for the POSTER competition. 

PODIUM CASH PRIZES!
1ST PLACE - $1000
2ND PLACE - $600
3RD PLACE - $400

POSTER CASH PRIZES!
1ST PLACE - $500
2ND PLACE - $300
3RD PLACE - $200

For questions regarding the abstract presentations, please email [email protected]

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Click here for a Resident/Post-Residency Fellow membership application. It’s free to join!
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Have you graduated from Residency this year? Elevate your membership!  Membership dues are waived the first year after completing residency/fellowships.  Email TDS Executive Director, Laura Madole at [email protected]