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Student Poster Session

Crowd of people looking at posters displayed in a large room
Crowd of people looking at posters displayed in a large room

The Future of Public Health

Each year, the College of Physicians of Philadelphia’s Section on Public Health & Preventive Medicine hosts a Student Poster Session that showcases regional public health research from students (and related-discipline trainees) across the area. Visitors can expect a lively evening where emerging researchers share findings, spark discussion, and build connections in the halls of the College. Eligible presenters come from the Section’s Institutional Membership schools, with the 2026 session tentatively scheduled for late April or early May. (Check back in January 2026 for updates.)

    Present Your Research

    Public Health students are invited to submit an abstract showcasing work in any area of public health or a related discipline—whether a class project, internship effort, or independent research. Submitting offers a chance to share findings with a supportive audience, get constructive feedback from practitioners and faculty, and build connections that can lead to mentorships and next steps. Clear, concise abstracts (purpose, methods, key results or insights, and why it matters) are encouraged, and projects at any stage of completion are welcome.

    More details on how to submit an abstract will be available soon. Check back in January 2026 for updates.

    Past Poster Sessions

    • On May 1, 2025, the College buzzed with energy as more than 60 students from colleges and universities across the Philadelphia region filled the halls with new ideas and sharp data. The Section on Public Health and Preventive Medicine also honored this year’s Public Health Recognition Award recipients, spotlighting work that is making a real difference. Poster topics spanned infectious and chronic diseases, harm reduction, injury prevention, and genetic research—showcasing the breadth of what the next generation of public health leaders is tackling.

    • The 2024 Public Health Student Poster Session was held on May 6, 2024, at the College of Physicians of Philadelphia. About 60 posters were presented by dozens of students representing diverse public health programs in Philadelphia and the region. The Public Health Recognition Awards were also given out that evening. Members in good standing from the Section nominated outstanding students, professionals, and organizations working in public health in the Philadelphia region. This year’s winners include an accomplished physician who guided Philly as the Health Commissioner during the COVID-19 pandemic, an outstanding Master of Public Health candidate at the College of Population Health at Thomas Jefferson University, and a collective of dedicated public health professionals working to improve the lives of Latinos and others in Philadelphia.

       

    • The 2023 Student Research Session was held on April 12, 2023, at the College of Physicians of Philadelphia. Over 60 posters were presented by dozens of students representing diverse public health programs in Philadelphia and the region. The Public Health Recognition Awards were also given out that evening.

    • Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there was no 2022 Student Research Session.

    • Due to social distancing measures related to COVID-19, the event, renamed Student Research Session, was held virtually, with students posting short videos, instead of posters of their research presentations, on the College of Physicians’ YouTube Channel. In late April/early May, the College of Physicians opened up the YouTube Channel and invited people to view and comment on the presentations to provide important feedback and dialogue with the presenters.

    • The 2019 Student Poster Session featured student research from 9 schools within the region. Students were of various degree levels, including undergraduate, Masters, Doctoral, Medical, and Dental programs. 

      Congratulations to all of our students that were accepted and presented during the event.

    • Below Are The Winners Of The 2018 Student Poster Session:

      Undergraduate

      • Patrick Kelly (Temple University) Factors Impacting Older Latinas’ Likelihood Of Registering As Posthumous Organ Donors

      Masters

      • Jason Hammer (University Of Pennsylvania) Mapping Sociodemographic And Health Sensitivity To Extreme Heat Events: Philadelphia’s Heat Vulnerability Index
      • Guarav Majmudar (University Of Pennsylvania) A Qualitative Systematic Review Of The Concussion-Emotional Response Paradigm In High School And College Athletes

      Phd/Fellow/Md

      • Alexandra Budenz (Drexel University) Mass Shootings And Violence-Related Mental Illness Stigma On Twitter

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