2025 BIOM Abstract Competition

Global health

BIOM Abstract Competition

Call for 2025 submissions to open in March

The American Osteopathic Association (AOA) Research Abstract & Student Poster Competition and the Bureau of International Osteopathic Medicine (BIOM) Abstract Competition are merging. This year marks the 27th annual global health competition, now enriched by our collaboration with the AOA research competition, showcasing our commitment to advancing excellence in health care research.

Abstract submissions will open in March 2025. The deadline for submissions will be in June 2025.

Eligibility

To qualify for the International Health category of the combined competition, research must:

Be conducted in low- or middle-income countries.
Focus on resource-constrained settings or on underserved populations.
Address global health crises, pandemics, vaccine distribution, preventative health and/or health disparities outside the U.S.

Virtual poster session

The Osteopathic Medical Education Conference (OMED) offers a unique platform for researchers to present their findings. Primary investigators with accepted abstracts are required to showcase their research through a digital (virtual) poster presentation held in conjunction with the OMED conference. Additionally, for the first time this year, approved international abstracts will be published on the Journal of Osteopathic Medicine (JOM) website.

Awards

Award amounts in the international competition mirror those of the general competition, and are as follows:

First Place (one available): $500
Second Place (two available): $250

Submission details and more information

Comprehensive details on submission guidelines, judging criteria and more are available on the OMED Research Competition webpage.

More information

Note: This year, the BIOM will transition away from accepting narrative abstracts, focusing solely on research abstracts. Additionally, please note that the criteria for the international competition will vary slightly from the non-international competition, so please consult the “Review Criteria” section of the Abstract Criteria for more details.

Thank you to our co-sponsors for their generous support!

2024 BIOM abstract competition winners

1st place winners – $500

Poster **INT’L-4
PI Name: Kalee Hovetter, OMS III
Institution: West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM)
Project Title: Perception of Osteopathic Medicine in a Rural Clinic in Peru

2nd place winners – $250

Poster **INT’L-5
PI Name: Gayatri Rathod, OMS II
Institution: Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine-Carolinas (VCOM-Carolinas)
Project Title: Examining Health Disparities Present in Haitian Patients at the VCOM Clinics in Punta Cana, DR

Poster **INT’L-3
PI Name: Joshua Margow, OMS III
Institution: Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine-Auburn (VCOM-Auburn)
Project Title: Improving Clean Water Access Internationally Using 3D-Printed Solar Stills

Poster **INT’L-1
PI Name: Lauren Valeria Evelti, OMS IV
Institution: Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine (KCU-COM)
Project Title: Emotional and Social Impacts of Menstrual Practices on Women in Rural Guatemala

View all OMED24 poster winners