The American Association for Community Psychiatry (AACP) invites medical students, residents, and fellows to submit abstracts for poster presentation at the inaugural AACP Un-Convention.
The Un-Convention is an interactive meeting dedicated to sharing innovative ideas, practical solutions, and successful models of care that strengthen public and community psychiatry. We encourage submissions that highlight scholarship with direct relevance to improving mental health care delivery.
Poster Categories
A total of 20 posters will be selected.
Innovative Programs to Expand Access to Care (10 posters)
Examples include:
Novel clinical programs
Integrated or collaborative care models
Telepsychiatry and digital innovation
Community partnerships
Population health initiatives
Quality improvement projects that expand access to care
Successes in Community Mental Health (10 posters)
Examples include:
Program evaluation
Quality improvement initiatives
Systems redesign
Clinical outcomes
Educational innovations
Advocacy or policy initiatives
Community-based interventions
Submission Requirements
Abstracts must include:
Title
Authors and affiliations
At least one faculty supervisor (can be any licensed staff- psychiatrist, psychologist, SW, etc.)
300-word maximum abstract
Three key highlights (brief bullet points summarizing the project's main takeaways)
Three references published within the past five years
Eligibility
Submissions must describe completed projects with available results.
We welcome:
- Original research
- Quality improvement projects
- Program evaluations
- Educational scholarship
- Case series involving three or more patients
We do not accept:
- Case reports
- Literature reviews
- Projects without results or works in progress
Review Criteria:
- Relevance to public and community psychiatry
- Innovation
- Scientific and methodological quality
- Practical impact
- Potential for dissemination and replication
Poster Presentation
Accepted presenters will display their work during one of two dedicated trainee poster sessions at the AACP Un-Convention on Saturday, Oct 10th, 2026, in Atlanta, GA.
These sessions provide an opportunity to discuss projects with leaders in public psychiatry from across the country, receive feedback, and build collaborations.
We especially encourage first-time presenters to submit. The AACP is committed to supporting the next generation of community psychiatrists and creating opportunities to showcase innovative work that improves the lives of individuals and communities.
Registration
All submitters whose posters are accepted agree to pay the $100 registration fee and be present in person to discuss their poster on Saturday, Oct 10th, 2026, in Atlanta, GA.
Awards
There will be 2 best poster awards of $1000 each, as well as 2 second-place posters of $500 each. All presenters will receive a certificate.
We look forward to receiving your submission and celebrating the outstanding work being done by trainees across the country.
Deadlines
The deadline for submissions is July 31st, acceptances will be communicated by Aug 15th.