Med Ed Day
Brody School of Medicine presents:
12th Annual Medical Education Day
Save the Date! Thursday, April 30, 12:30-5:00 pm.
Keynote Presenter: Dr. Taj Nasser, MD
BSOM Medical Education Day 2026 Submission Guidelines
Brody’s Medical Education Day is an annual half-day event highlighting the medical education research and innovation of the Brody School of Medicine community. The event underscores Brody School of Medicine’s commitment to ongoing improvement in medical education. Every year a Call for Abstracts solicits submissions for inclusion in this event.
- Things to know prior to submission
- The submission process
- Decision-making and review
- Post-acceptance
Submit abstract for 2026 MedEd Day.
Submission Deadline: Monday, February 2, 2026, at midnight.
Things to know prior to submission
What types of submissions are accepted?
There are three categories of presentation, each with its own distinct length and format of delivery:
Podium Presentation
Educational research must include complete or preliminary results that demonstrate the effectiveness of an educational intervention. The presentation is 12 minutes, and is followed by 3 minutes of Q & A.
Poster Presentation
Innovations include new or novel ideas, including programs, projects, or other unique educational experience far enough along in the developmental cycle to provide valuable lessons and insight worth sharing with the broader health professions community. OFALD will coordinate the printing of posters and will pay associate fees. OFALD will also arrange for the display of the posters. Poster Presentation judges will be provided with electronic copies of the posters in advance but will postpone any scoring until seeing the presenter(s) with the poster on Medical Education Day.
Work in Progress
Projects, programs, or interventions early in the developmental stages. Abstracts selected as a “Work in Progress” will be presented during a “Shark Tank” style session during which the educational project will be presented to an audience of peers and educational experts for immediate questions and feedback. The presentation will be 5 minutes followed by 5 minutes of questions and feedback.
Note
The Medical Education Day Planning Committee reserves the prerogative to accept a presentation for a category other than the one for which it was submitted.
Dr. Nasser, BSOM
Dr. Nasser, BSOM c/o 2018, now serves as Medical Director at Tylock-George Eye Care in Dallas, where he leads initiatives to advance surgical excellence, optimize patient outcomes, and incorporate the latest advancements in ophthalmic care.
Born to parents who could not complete even elementary education, Dr. Nasser carries the vivid memories of growing up in a third-world country – an upbringing that fuels his purpose today. Dedicated to eliminating preventable blindness, he regularly participates in global mission work providing cataract surgery to underserved communities, and he serves on multiple nonprofit boards focused on expanding access to vision care. Blending innovation with deep compassion, Dr. Nasser is driven by a philosophy of process improvement and patient-centered care. He remains committed to pioneering projects that enhance the experience of both patients and providers, while restoring what he calls one of life’s greatest gifts: sight.
The submission process
A Call for Abstracts is sent out broadly by email, and flyers are posted on Brody bulletin boards and media screens. Emails will include a link to the online submission form, and flyers will include a QR code. Completing the form provides everything necessary for submission. Check the form early to see what is required.
Decision-making and review
How are submissions selected for inclusion in Medical Education Day?
The Medical Education Day Planning Committee reviews every submission.
The Medical Education Day Planning Committee considers multiple factors when reviewing submissions, including the work fits within the scope of medical education.
All Corresponding Authors will received communication regarding the status of their submission.
Post Acceptance
What happens after my abstract is declined or accepted?
The Corresponding Author will receive an email notification regarding whether the submission was accepted. The Corresponding Authors for accepted submissions will receive further instructions regarding the preparation of PowerPoint slides and Posters for Medical Education Day. Submission in advance is necessary for OFALD to coordinate audiovisual needs, printing of posters, etc. Accordingly, deadlines will be communicated at the time the work is accepted.
The blank scoring rubric to be used by judges will be provided to the Corresponding Author with the notification that the abstract is accepted. Judges will view submitted materials in advance of Medical Education Day but will not assign scores until after seeing the work presented at the event.
Submit abstract for 2026 MedEd Day.
Submission Deadline: Monday, February 2, 2026, at midnight.