- 2026 AMA Research Challenge Poster Symposium & Semifinals
- Sample general promos: Email newsletters, web posts, GroupMe
- Sample social posts for semifinalists
- Sample promos: Social media posts for Poster Symposium participants
- Sample promo: Posts for live poster presentation participants
- Sample promos: Posts for medical schools & institutions
- Additional research resources
2026 AMA Research Challenge Poster Symposium & Semifinals
The poster symposium and semifinals for the AMA Research Challenge will take place virtually Oct. 13-15. Members can score posters in the Semifinals Hall, with the top five scores advancing to finals. Use these posts and graphics to promote this year’s virtual event to your network.
AMA social media handles
Please tag the AMA using the handles and #AMAResearchChallenge in your posts.
- Instagram: @AmerMedicalAssn
- TikTok: @AmerMedicalAssn
- BlueSky: @AmerMedicalAssn.bsky.social
- Facebook: American Medical Association
- LinkedIn: American Medical Association
- X: @AmerMedicalAssn
Sample general promos: Email newsletters, web posts, GroupMe
Newsletter
Register for the AMA Research Challenge Poster Symposium & Semifinals. Score posters and learn how to elevate your research skills.
Join us for the AMA Research Challenge virtual poster symposium and semifinals Oct. 13-15. Explore research in a variety of topics and specialties, and score posters to help decide the five finalists who will compete for a $10,000 grand prize.
Register now: ama-assn.org/research-challenge
GroupMe / Messaging Apps
2026 AMA Research Challenge Poster Symposium and Semifinals—Explore new findings and learn new ways to advance your own research!
Be part of the excitement, Oct. 13-15! Join live virtual poster presentations, evaluate innovative work, and score posters to help decide the five finalists who will move on to compete for the $10,000 grand prize.
Register now: ama-assn.org/research-challenge
Downloadable graphics:
- Download the 2026 event graphic (for newsletters and web posts)
- Download the 2026 event graphic for GroupMe
Sample social posts for semifinalists
Sample post 1:
- Thrilled to be part of the #AMAResearchChallenge semifinals Oct. 13-15! Register to view my poster, share feedback, and (if you’re an AMA member) score research: ama-assn.org/research-challenge [ADD AMA SOCIAL HANDLE] #AMAResearchChallenge
Sample post 2:
- Support my research Oct. 13-15!
I have been selected to participate in the virtual [ADD AMA SOCIAL HANDLE] Research Challenge poster symposium and semifinals event, taking place October 13-15. Register to view my poster and help me get closer to winning the $10,000 grand prize! Register ama-assn.org/research-challenge #AMAResearchChallenge
Downloadable semifinalist graphics:
Sample promos: Social media posts for Poster Symposium participants
Sample post 1:
- Excited to be participating in the virtual #AMAResearchChallenge poster symposium Oct. 13- 15! Register to view my poster, provide feedback, and explore other top research projects from medical students and residents across the nation: ama-assn.org/research-challenge [Insert AMA social handle]
Sample post 2:
- Support my research Oct. 13-15!
I have been selected to participate in the virtual [ADD AMA SOCIAL HANDLE] Research Challenge poster symposium and semifinals event, taking place October 13-15. Register to view my poster, presentation, and support my work: ama-assn.org/research-challenge #AMAResearchChallenge
Downloadable Poster Symposium participant graphics:
Sample promo: Posts for live poster presentation participants
Watch me present my research live on the virtual stage!
I’ll be presenting my poster live for this year’s [ADD AMA SOCIAL HANDLE] Research Challenge poster symposium and semifinals event, taking place virtually on [ADD LIVE VIRTUAL PRESENTATION DATE AND TIME]. Can’t join the presentation? Check out my work anytime October 13-15 in the virtual Poster Symposium Hall. Register to view my poster, presentation, and support my work: ama-assn.org/research-challenge #AMAResearchChallenge
Downloadable live poster presentation graphics:
Sample promos: Posts for medical schools & institutions
Newsletter promo for medical schools & institutions
[Medical school / Institution] recognized in this year’s AMA Research Challenge
[Insert name(s)] [has/ have] been recognized in this year’s AMA Research Challenge—the largest multi-specialty research event for medical students, residents and IMGs, taking place virtually Oct 13-15. Register to view their work, provide feedback, and explore other top research projects.
Register for the free event: ama-assn.org/research-challenge
Posts for medical schools/ institutions with multiple participants represented
- [Insert names] have been selected to participate in the virtual #AMAResearchChallenge poster symposium and semifinals Oct 13- 15. Register to view their poster, provide feedback, and explore other top research projects: ama-assn.org/research-challenge [ADD AMA SOCIAL HANDLE]
Sample medical school/ institution posts: Semifinalist represented
- Support one of our own during the AMA Research Challenge
[INSERT NAME] has been selected to participate in the virtual [ADD AMA SOCIAL HANDLE] Research Challenge poster symposium and semifinals event, October 13-15. Register now to view their poster and help them get one step closer to winning the $10,000 grand prize:ama-assn.org/research-challenge #AMAResearchChallenge
Sample medical school/ institution message: Poster Symposium participant represented
- Support one of our own during the 2026 AMA Research Challenge
[INSERT NAME] has been selected to participate in the virtual [ADD AMA SOCIAL HANDLE] Research Challenge poster symposium, October 13-15. Register now to view their featured research, leave feedback and support their work: ama-assn.org/research-challenge #AMAResearchChallenge
Downloadable images for medical schools
Downloadable images for institutions
Visit the AMA Research Challenge overview page for more information on the 2026 event.
Additional research resources
- AMA Poster Showcase (in-person poster symposium held twice per year)
- Ed Hub®: AMA Research Education Series (members only)
- How to get started in research
- Latest news on research—the latest trends and more.
