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Community Engaged Learning (CEL) Poster Abstract Submission Form, 2026

DUE January 6, 2026
UT San Antonio Health Science Center students and students from affiliated institutions are invited to submit poster abstracts of their community engaged learning (CEL) projects for the 19th Annual CEL Conference on Saturday, January 31, 2026.

This submission form is due Tuesday January 6, 2026 at 5pm

IMPORTANT DATES

Tuesday 1/6: Abstract submission deadline (5 pm)

Tuesday 1/13: Notification of poster acceptance

*Poster printing is covered. Instructions and guidelines will be provided for poster submission and in-person conference presentation.

Thursday 1/15: Mandatory virtual poster presentation workshop (noon)

Wednesday 1/21: Poster submission deadline for printing

PRIZES / RECOGNITION

The top 3 abstract winners will receive a Blue Ribbon Award and give an oral presentation at the CEL Conference.

Hidden judges will select Best of Show and Best IPE awards during the conference. 1st-3rd place winners receive cash prizes.

Select posters will be displayed in the Library following the conference.
Name of Primary Poster Presenter*

First NameLast Name
E-mail*
Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
Type of Project*
Title of Poster*
Names of Other Student Project Leaders (if applicable)
List as: First name Last name. Separate multiple names by commas.
Professions of Presenter(s)- Select all that apply*
To select more than one option, press [Ctrl] while clicking them.
If Other Profession, List Here
Is this an interprofessional project (2 or more professions)?*
If applicable, briefly describe how the project is interprofessional. (max 4 sentences)
Name of Faculty Mentor *
List as: First Name Last Name, Degrees
Name of Second Mentor (if applicable)
List as: First Name Last Name, Degrees
Name of Partnering Community Organization*
Please do not use acronyms.
Project Location (city, state) *
Please do not use abbreviations.
Abstract
Abstracts must be written in the following format (max 305 words). Include the 5 headings in your abstract:

Background

Describe the setting of the project and the community need being addressed.

Objectives

State the measurable objectives of your project.

Methods

Explain the project design and the intervention.

Results

Summarize findings / outcomes. If results are pending, then state that and explain what you know so far or what you expect to find.

Conclusion

Discuss challenges, lessons learned, and future directions.
Type your abstract here. (305 word limit, which includes the 5 headings).*

0/305
By clicking Yes, I attest that my mentor has reviewed this abstract.*

Yes
By hitting "Submit", I agree to submit a poster file, attend the Jan. 31, 2026 CEL Conference, and present my poster in person. I understand I will need to register separately to attend the conference. I give the Cheever Center for Medical Humanities & Ethics permission to publish my abstract and poster, as well as any photos taken of me at the conference, on the Center's website and/or in other publicity materials.
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Community Engaged Learning (CEL) Poster Abstract Submission Form, 2026

IMPORTANT DATES

Tuesday 1/6: Abstract submission deadline (5 pm)

Tuesday 1/13: Notification of poster acceptance

*Poster printing is covered. Instructions and guidelines will be provided for poster submission and in-person conference presentation.

Thursday 1/15: Mandatory virtual poster presentation workshop (noon)

Wednesday 1/21: Poster submission deadline for printing

PRIZES / RECOGNITION

The top 3 abstract winners will receive a Blue Ribbon Award and give an oral presentation at the CEL Conference.

Hidden judges will select Best of Show and Best IPE awards during the conference. 1st-3rd place winners receive cash prizes.

Select posters will be displayed in the Library following the conference.

Abstract