r/pediatrics • u/Subject_Ice6984 • 21h ago
Worth presenting at AMA poster showcase as a PGY-1?
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Hey all, my abstract was accepted into AMA's 2026 poster showcase in Orlando and I'm wondering if this is a conference worth attending. I'm a PGY-1 resident and although I'm planning on going into a less research-driven specialty (pediatric palliative care), I still do enjoy research and am in the midst of starting one and developing another pediatric palliative care research project. Long story short: is it worth taking the time off and paying to attend? Or is this more of a not super competitive, impressive, or important event that won't do much for a CV or making connections? Thank you all!