A medical student, resident, or first-year fellow who is BOTH the primary author and the presenter of an accepted abstract is eligible for the Trainee Prizes. First, second and third prizes are awarded for the best Papers and for the best Posters or Exhibits. Award winners will receive $750, $500 and $250 respectively, and a certificate. In addition, they will be asked to present his or her abstract during the AAR Annual Meeting.
Submissions for the AAR Trainee Prize:
- Cannot be under consideration for an award by another organization (other than AAR and its Affinity Groups or APDR)
- Cannot be already published
- Cannot be under consideration for publication by a journal other than Academic Radiology
- Cannot be presented at a national meeting before the AaR Annual Meeting
An abstract must be submitted for presentation consideration at the AAR Meeting. The deadline to submit an abstract is passed.
The expanded abstract should consist of 1500 to 2000 words divided into purpose, methods, results and conclusions. In addition, it may contain up to two tables and 2 or 3 figures. Up to four references can be included. With the expanded abstract, please submit a letter signed by the applicant and the department chair and include telephone and fax numbers, institutional affiliation, title of abstract, and a statement attesting to the fact that the research was primarily and substantially performed by the trainee applying for the prize.
The deadline to submit an expanded abstract: January 23, 2024 at 11:59 AM.
Trainee Prize Award winners will be notified by the end of January 2023. Winners must be officially registered for the AAR meeting and are responsible for their own travel.
Please note: Both an abstract and expanded abstract must be submitted to be eligible for the award.
