CLIC 2026 Call for Research Abstracts

The CLIC 2026 Scientific Committee invites abstract submissions for original research, scholarly work, innovations, and lived experiences related to longitudinal integrated clerkships and distributed medical education.

Submissions will be considered for oral presentations & posters

This year’s theme, Convergence: Learning through Connection, reflects the coming together of people, places, and perspectives that shape longitudinal learning and community-engaged medical education. We welcome work that explores how sustained relationships strengthen learning, care, and health systems across diverse contexts.

Abstracts will be reviewed by the Scientific Committee based on originality, relevance, and scholarly merit. 

Authors are encouraged to submit abstracts from a variety of innovative areas and aspects of medical education related to longitudinal integrated clerkships. Specifically, abstracts should be submitted in one or more of the following categories: 

Oral Presentations

Oral presentation length will be determined based on the total number of abstracts accepted. Presenters will receive confirmation of their allotted time, including presentation and discussion, once scheduling is complete.

Poster Presentations

Posters will be grouped by theme and assigned to a dedicated session. Authors must be present at their poster during their scheduled time. Final presentation format and timing will be confirmed once the program is finalized.

Please Note:

• All abstracts must be max 250 words
• Please be sure to list all co-authors
• Level of interactivity will be considered in scoring.