El Rio's 10th Annual Poster Fair

A showcase of research, quality improvement, and innovation advancing primary care, public health, and community-engaged practice. Held in conjunction with the Southwestern Primary Care Research & Innovation Summit.

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About the Poster Fair

El Rio Health’s Annual Poster Fair is a cornerstone of the Southwestern Primary Care Research & Innovation Summit, bringing together clinicians, learners, researchers, and community partners to share work that improves care delivery, advances health equity, and strengthens community-based systems.

The Poster Fair highlights a wide range of projects, from formal research studies and quality improvement initiatives to innovative programs and works in progress.

Poster sessions are designed to foster dialogue, reflection, and practical knowledge exchange across disciplines and settings.

Poster Fair at-a-Glance

Format: In-person poster session (with limited digital display option for presenters unable to attend in person).

When: May 7th, 2026
(Start – End times TBA)

Location:
El Rio Health Manning House Ballrooms
450 W. Paseo Redondo
Tucson, AZ

Who Should Attend?
We welcome submissions and attendance from individuals and teams involved in improving primary care, public health, and community-based systems, including:

  • Students, residents, fellows, and other learners
  • Clinicians, clinical staff, and care team members
  • Program managers, administrators, and operational leaders
  • Population health, quality improvement, and data teams
  • Researchers, evaluators, and improvement specialists
  • Educators and academic partners
  • Community-based organizations and interdisciplinary teams

Projects led by non-clinical staff and cross-functional teams are strongly encouraged.

What to Look Forward To

  • A lively, high-traffic poster hall featuring a broad mix of research, quality improvement, and innovative practice-based projects
  • Structured poster presentations designed for conversation, feedback, and cross-disciplinary exchange
  • An on-site poster awards competition and celebration, recognizing excellence in innovation, community impact, and relevance to primary care practice
  • A celebratory atmosphere, with heavy hors d’oeuvres, informal networking, and space to linger and connect
Registration TBA!

Presentation Formats

The Poster Fair is an in-person event, with posters displayed during facilitated poster sessions at the Summit.

To support broader participation, a limited number of digital posters may also be displayed onsite in a rotating slideshow format for individuals who are unable to attend in person.

Detailed information about presentation formats and eligibility is available on the Poster Presenter page.

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Project Types Featured

  • Community and practice-based research addressing real-world primary care and public health questions

  • Quality improvement projects focused on patient outcomes, access, and system performance

  • Innovative programs, workflows, and care models emerging from community settings

  • Interprofessional and team-based initiatives grounded in local context

Poster Awards & Recognition

Selected in-person posters are eligible for competitive awards recognizing excellence, innovation, and community relevance in primary care and public health.

  • Best Overall Poster: Carlos M. Flores, MD Award
  • Innovation Award
  • Community Impact
  • Relevance Award

Award recipients are recognized during the closing awards celebration and featured on the event website.

Seeking Volunteer Poster Judges!

Poster judges play a key role in recognizing outstanding research, QI projects, and innovative community health initiatives. If you’re interested in contributing your expertise, we’d love to hear from you.

Submitting the interest form does not commit you to serving. It simply lets us know who may be available so we can follow up with details, final times, and next steps as the event approaches.

Poster Judge Interest Form

Call for Abstracts!

To be announced in early January, 2026 - Stay tuned!

Gain visibility for your research, QI projects, or program innovations among a broad and diverse audience of professionals and experts who are passionate about advancing healthcare and public health.  

We are seeking poster abstracts highlighting research, quality improvement initiatives, innovative projects, and conceptual works. Submissions may include works in progress, completed projects, or ideas that emphasize best practices in community-oriented, patient-centered primary care, and population health programs.

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Poster Presenter Planning Timeline

Key Dates for Interested Presenters

Poster Abstract Submission Open

Please select the appropriate abstract submission form for your project type.

08 January - 23 February 2026

Hard deadline!

Poster Abstracts Due

Submissions will not be accepted after this date.

23 February 2026

Abstract Review & Scoring Begins

24 February 2026

Check your email!

Poster Acceptance Notices Sent

01 March 2026

Digital Poster Files Due for Review

21 April 2026

Let's Celebrate!

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Project Showcase & Awards Competition

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News & Announcements

2025 Poster Fair Photo Gallery

May 27, 2025 No Comments

Step into the 2025 Southwestern Primary Care Research & Innovation Summit Poster Fair, held on May 6th at the El Rio Manning House. This photo gallery captures candid moments from a vibrant afternoon of poster browsing, discussion, and connection, culminating in the selection and announcement of this year’s Poster Fair Award Winners.

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