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Welcome to the 2025 Public Health Poster Forum!
The Annual MEZCOPH Public Health Poster Forum provides a unique opportunity for students conducting public health-related research and community-based work to connect with professionals from the public health industry, regional and state governments. This event fosters future collaborations, including employment and research partnerships, while offering professional development opportunities in the planning of and participation in a professional conference.
Join us in celebrating the power of research, collaboration, and engagement to build healthier, more resilient futures for all.
Scholarship prizes for top posters in both categories!
Event Details
📅 Date: Friday, April 4, 2025
🕐 Time: 1:00P PM – 5:00 PM MST
📍 Location: Drachman Hall, University of Arizona
💡 Theme: Building Resilient Communities: Public Health Strategies for the Future
This year’s theme focuses on exploring innovative and evidence-based approaches to strengthen community resilience in the face of public health challenges. As the world navigates complex issues such as pandemics, climate change, and health inequities, the forum will highlight strategies that foster adaptability, equity, and sustainability in communities.
Keynote Speaker
Details about our keynote speaker will be announced soon! Stay tuned for updates.
Why Attend?
• Showcase Your Work: Present your public health-related research or community engagement projects.
• Network with Professionals: Meet and interact with public health experts from academia, industry, and government.
• Gain Recognition: Compete for scholarship prizes awarded to the best posters.
Scholarship Opportunities
Scholarship prizes will be awarded to the top posters in each category. Stay tuned for more details.
Call for Abstracts
Deadlines:
- Early Submission: Friday, February 14, 2025, by 5:00 PM MST
- Extended Submission: Friday, February 21, 2025, by 5:00 PM MST
- Announcement of accepted abstract: Friday, March 7, 2025, by 5:00 PM MST
We are seeking posters in the following categories:
- Community Engagement
Posters showcasing collaboration with the community to exchange and produce beneficial knowledge and resources. Examples include program development, policy recommendations, evaluation, and assessment.
- Innovations
Posters presenting groundbreaking research or innovative approaches to addressing public health challenges.
Abstracts are welcome from all areas of public health except One Health.
Abstract Guidelines:
- Length: 1700 characters (approx. 250 words), including spaces.
- Title: 80 Characters or 10 words maximum
- Abstracts must be clear, concise, and well-written.
Poster Submission
Important Dates:
- Poster Submission for Scholarship Consideration: Friday, March 14, 2025
- Announcement of Poster Scholarship Candidates: Friday, March 21, 2025
Poster Dimension:
- Orientation: Landscape
- Size: 36’’ x 48’’ (91cm x 122cm)
Tips for Creating an Engaging Posters:
- Highlight your most interesting findings.
- Use visuals like charts, graphs, and images to convey data.
- Keep the design simple and organized.
- Include minimal text with 4–10 high-resolution figures/tables.
- Ensure important information is easily readable and concise.
Helpful Resources for Poster Creation: