Location: VCOM-Carolinas, 350 Howard Street, Spartanburg, SC 29303
The Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM) – Carolinas Campus will hold its Thirteenth Annual Via Research Recognition Day on Friday, February 19, 2027. Research Day supports the College's mission to provide medical education and research that prepares globally minded, community-focused physicians and improves the health of those most in need.
Registration
Registration is FREE but required for all participants, including students and poster presenters. Registration opens on November 9, 2026, and the registration deadline is February 1, 2027.
With registration for this event, you get:
- Program materials
- Lunch will be provided during the event
- Full access to all event activities
For any problems with registration, please email researchday-cc@carolinas.vcom.edu.
Agenda
Coming soon
How do I participate?
Attendees are invited to submit their research abstract via the email below and, if accepted, will be invited to share their research during the poster session that will be held on Friday, February 19, 2027.
Research Day Abstract Submission Form (coming soon)
Abstracts must be submitted electronically to researchday-cc@carolinas.vcom.edu using the Abstract Submission Form. The abstract submission deadline is midnight on Friday, November 20. Please adhere to any additional deadlines set by your mentor.
In the interest of professionalism and fairness, no extensions for abstract submission will be granted.
For questions about abstract submissions or participation in the poster competition, please email the Research Day Committee at researchday-cc@carolinas.vcom.edu.
When an abstract is accepted, the submitting author will receive further instructions on poster submission via email.
VCOM provides free poster printing for any participant with an accepted abstract. Details will be sent to submitting authors with the abstract acceptance email.
Free VCOM Poster Printing Deadline is 5:00 PM, Monday, January 25, 2027.
What will this conference offer?
The Via Research Recognition Day is a forum for health professionals and scientists at academic institutions, teaching hospitals, and practice sites to present or benefit from new research innovations and programs intended to improve the health of all humans. By attending the oral presentations and poster sessions, participants will have the opportunity to learn cutting edge information in the physiological bases of osteopathic manipulative therapy efficacy, new trends in physician-based research networks, and how to develop innovative research projects with high impact for human health. Participants will also learn about the biomedical, clinical and educational research activities at VCOM and partner institutions will have an opportunity to identify new collaborative research opportunities.
Who should attend?
Medical students, physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, public health professionals, medical residents, other health professional students, and others interested in primary care issues and research.
Disclosure Statement
It is the policy of the VCOM Medical Education Department to ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all its educational programs. All participating faculty are expected to disclose to the participants any real or apparent conflict of interest related to the content of their presentations.