Medical Student Research Day

Attendance at MSRD is open to the entire UMB community. UMSOM faculty, staff, students, trainees, residents, and fellows are encouraged to attend.

Event Details

When: Tuesday, November 17 and Wednesday, November 18, 2026  
Where: Southern Management Corporation (SMC) Campus Center  
MSRD Schedule

RSVP

Interested in attending?

Complete the MSRD RSVP Form to receive event updates and reminders.

What to Expect

• View medical student research presentations
• Interact with presenters
• Learn about ongoing research activities
• Celebrate student achievements

Calling All MS2-MS4 Presenters!

Medical Student Research Day welcomes eligible UMSOM medical students to share their research accomplishments with the UMB community.

Please review our Presenter Information for complete details on registering and presenting at MSRD. 

Visit the MSRD Presenter Website

Medical Student Research Day welcomes eligible UMSOM medical students to share their research accomplishments with the UMB community.

Please review our Presenter Information for complete details on registering and presenting at MSRD. 

Presenter Timeline

Deadline	Action
Tuesday, 09/01	Presentation Interest Form Opens
Sunday, 09/20	Presentation Interest Form Deadline
Sunday, 10/04	Abstract Submission Deadline
Thursday, 10/07	Presentation Assignments Released (no action required)
Sunday, 10/25	Final Presentation Submission Deadline
Tuesday, 11/17 &   Wednesday, 11/18	Present your research at Medical Student Research Day

Help Support Medical Student Research Day — Judges Needed

Read below for more details and complete our OSR Engagement Interest Form to receive updates when MSRD judging opportunities become available.

Judge Opportunities

MSRD relies on volunteer judges to evaluate student presentations and provide valuable feedback to presenters. UMB faculty, staff, post docs, and fellows can serve as MSRD judges.

Judges will be needed during the following windows:

• 10/26–11/09: Evaluate poster presentations (abstracts and poster files).
  • Files will be provided electronically.
  • Reviews may be completed at your own pace and must be submitted by the stated deadline.
• 11/17-11/18: Evaluate oral presentations (live).
  • Attend MSRD and serve as a judge for one of our oral presentation sessions.
  • In-person attendance is required. Each session lasts approximately 60 minutes.

Additional information regarding judging responsibilities, timelines, and training will be posted closer to the event.

Interested in serving as a judge? Complete our OSR Engagement Interest Form to receive updates when MSRD judging opportunities become available.

Help Support Medical Student Research Day — Volunteers Needed

Read below for more details and complete our OSR Engagement Interest Form to receive updates when MSRD volunteering opportunities become available.

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteers play an important role in helping Medical Student Research Day run smoothly. Opportunities are available for students, faculty, staff, trainees, and other members of the UMB community interested in supporting student research and scholarship.

Volunteers may be needed during the following windows: 

• 09/15–11/16: Support MSRD planning and event preparations.
  • Opportunities may include administrative support, presentation coordination, communications, and other event logistics.
  • Virtual and in-person opportunities may be available.
• 11/17-11/18: Volunteer during MSRD.
  • Serve as an oral session moderator, poster room manager, registration volunteer, or support other event operations.
  • In-person attendance is required.

Additional details regarding volunteer opportunities will be shared closer to the event.

Interested in serving as a volunteer? Complete our OSR Engagement Interest Form to receive updates when MSRD volunteering opportunities become available.