The UCSF SAFE Conference invites medical students to submit posters for the Medical Student Poster Session as part of the Firearm Injury Prevention and Care (FIPC) Curriculum Symposium, taking place March 13–14, 2026.
SAFE (Scrubs Addressing the Firearm Epidemic) is hosting this symposium to advance a national effort to integrate Firearm Injury Prevention and Care curriculum at 100% of U.S. medical schools by 2027. The conference convenes medical educators, students, clinicians, researchers, and advocates to share best practices, define core competencies, and collaboratively design curricula responsive to local and institutional needs.
The student poster session provides a dedicated space for medical students to showcase scholarly work, advocacy efforts, educational initiatives, research, and community-engaged projects related to firearm injury prevention, violence intervention, trauma-informed care, health equity, and policy. Submissions may reflect work conducted at UCSF or other institutions and may include completed projects or works in progress.
Suggested poster topics include, but are not limited to:
Firearm injury prevention education or curriculum development
Clinical approaches to firearm injury prevention and counseling
Community-based violence intervention programs
Public health, policy, or epidemiologic research related to firearm injury
Health equity, structural violence, and firearm-related disparities
Student-led advocacy, education, or systems-change initiatives
By participating, students will engage with a national community of practice committed to innovation, collaboration, and dissemination of firearm injury prevention education across medical training.
We strongly encourage submissions from students with diverse disciplinary backgrounds, lived experiences, and approaches to this critical public health issue.
Proposed Submission Timeline
Call for Poster Submissions Opens: Monday, January 12, 2026
Abstract Submission Deadline: Friday, February 6, 2026 (11:59 PM PT)
Notification of Acceptance: Friday, February 13, 2026
Final Poster PDF Due (for program planning): Friday, March 6, 2026
Medical Student Poster Session: Friday, March 13, 2026 | 7:45–8:45 PM
UCSF Parnassus Campus – Clinical Sciences Building (CSB-0101)
APPLICATION: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfD81XvV3P7ABmX2B30gjpcQsIv4_tnMqmriiPj6UaJxkvUmg/viewform?usp=dialog
UCSF SAFE Conference
Medical Student Poster Session – Presentation Guidelines
Friday, March 13, 2026 | 7:45–8:45 PM
UCSF Parnassus Campus – Clinical Sciences Building (CSB-0101)
Poster Format
Size: Standard 48"x36" landscape (horizontal) orientation
Posters should include:
Title and author(s)
Institution(s)
Background / rationale
Objectives
Methods / approach
Key findings or insights
Implications for medical education, clinical practice, or community engagement
References (optional, keep minimal)
Visuals: Charts, diagrams, or tables encouraged for clarity; avoid text-heavy slides
Presentation Expectations
Each presenter should be available at their poster for the full session (7:45–8:45 PM)
Prepare to briefly summarize your work in 2–3 minutes per attendee
Be ready to answer questions from faculty, students, and other conference participants
Emphasize relevance to firearm injury prevention, medical education, and/or equity-centered care
Logistics
Poster boards: Will be provided on-site (push pins or Velcro available)
Setup: Posters should be mounted by 7:30 PM
Take-down: Posters must be removed by 9:00 PM
PDF Submission: A digital copy of your poster must be submitted by Friday, March 6, 2026 for program planning
Tips for Effective Posters
Keep text concise – aim for bullet points over paragraphs
Use large fonts (24+ pt for body text, 36–48 pt for titles)
Use color and visuals to highlight key findings, but maintain readability
Clearly convey your main message within 30–60 seconds
Include contact info (email) for follow-up questions
Accessibility & Equity Considerations
Ensure text contrasts sufficiently with background
Avoid jargon or overly technical language; aim for clarity for mixed audiences
Highlight how your project centers equity or community impact when applicable
Printing Guidance
File type: PDF (high-resolution, flattened file preferred)
Font: Minimum 24 pt for body text; 36–48 pt for headers
Colors: Ensure high contrast between text and background
Visuals: Make charts, tables, and figures large and legible
File naming: [LastName]_SAFEPoster.pdf (for easy identification)
Poster boards: Provided on-site
Mounting materials: Push pins or Velcro will be available
Setup time: Posters must be mounted by 7:30 PM for the 7:45 PM session
Take-down: Posters must be removed by 9:00 PM
Traveling with a poster: Roll it in a poster tube to prevent creases
Backup: Save a digital copy on a USB drive or cloud storage