We are thrilled to announce the return of our highly anticipated Abstract Competition for 2025, in partnership with Elsevier.

This popular competition provides an exceptional platform to showcase groundbreaking ideas that harness the transformative power of AI to revolutionize healthcare delivery.

Whether you're a student, a clinician, a technologist, or just passionate about improving health outcomes, this is your moment.

 

What we’re looking for

The AIMed Abstract Competition isn’t just about traditional scientific formats (though those are welcome!). It’s about:

✔️ Tackling real-world healthcare challenges
✔️ Designing impactful, AI-powered solutions
✔️ Sharing your creativity, clinical insights, or tech vision—no prior research or patient data required

You can submit your idea in one of two formats:


Option 1: Traditional Abstract
– Background/Problem, Methods, Results, Conclusion


Option 2: Simplified Abstract
– Background/Problem and Proposed Solution

Length: 100–300 words
Submit by: October 1, 2025
Send to: gemma@ai-med.io

Abstract competition sponsor, Elsevier

Important Dates & Timeline   

Important dates and timeline 

  • Submission Deadline: October 1, 2025
  • Length:  100 - 300 word
     
  • Shortlist Announcement:   To be advised
  • AIMed25 Presentation Dates: November 11 & 12, 2025

FAQ's

AIMed25 Abstract Competition Frequently Asked Questions.

All accepted entries will be showcases in our Digital Poster Gallery at AIMed25 in San Diego (November 10 -12, 2025).  No printed posters are needed.

And there's more......

The top 15 abstracts will:

  • Present their digital posters live at the event
  • Be eligible for category awards
  • Compete for the grand prize: a 10 minute keynote presentation on the main stage on November 12!
     

Even if you are not in the top 15, attending AIMed25 in person means you'll receive:

  • A spot in the onsite digital poster gallery.
  • Entry to a People's Choice Award (voted for by all attendees).
  • Access to an exclusive Meet-the-Experts networking session.
  • A chance to win a free registration for AIMed26 in a special draw.
  • Digital certificate and Linkedin badge.
  • Your work considered for publication by Elsevier in Intelligence Based Medicine.
     

Submissions will be evaluated based on:

  • Originality and creativity.
  • Relevance to real-world health problems.
  • Potential impact and feasibility.
  • Clear communication of the idea or solution.
     
  • Best High School Student.
  • Best Undergraduate.
  • Best Graduate Student.
  • Best Practitioner.
  • Best Communicator.
  • Most Likely to Make a Real-World Impact.
  • People's Choice.

 

The competition is more than a stage. It's a launchpad for your ideas.  With support from Elsevier and a global healthcare AI community it's your chance to:

  • Get published.
  • Meet future collaborators.
  • Be seen by industry leaders.
  • Inspire the next generation of healthcare innovation
  

 

Complete the form below and then send your Abstract sunbmission document to Gemma@ai-med.io

Shortlisted entrants will be expected to attend AIMed25 in San Diego on November 11.  The overall winner will present on stage on November 12.  All applicants will be notifed prior to the event.

Apply to Abstract Competition.

Once form has been  completed please send your 100 - 300 word abstract to gemma@ai-med.io