Where student research takes center stage

Scholars Symposium is a highly anticipated annual event dedicated to showcasing the cutting-edge interdisciplinary bench and clinical research of our talented students -- who take center stage.

Within our five clusters of scientific expertise, our symposium offers a unique opportunity discuss a broad range of topics associated with the methods and outcomes of oral health, dental, and craniofacial research. A nationally recognized expert is invited as the keynote speaker. But that's not all - this event also fosters collaboration and networking between our school and others across campus, including UAB's interdisciplinary centers.

Scholars Symposium is the ultimate research hub!

Want to showcase your research?

Research presented is the work of students -- dental and graduate students, residents, postdoctoral fellows, and college students -- completed during their enrollment at UAB.

A Call for Abstracts is distributed each December and contains information about participation. Details are also posted on the school’s Scholars Symposium site on Sharepoint (login required).

Students initiate the process by submitting abstracts according to event guidelines. Once approved, each participant prepares a poster describing the background, objectives, results, and conclusions of their research project. Judges, who are members of the UAB research community, review the presentations. Awards are given in basic science, clinical science, table clinic, and scholarly activity categories.

Join us at our next symposium. We can't wait to see you there!