Mountain West Research Summit

Research: The lifeblood of medical advancements.

Without innovative research, medical education stagnates. But through it, ºÚÁÏÀÏ˾»ús foster critical thinking skills, develop evidence-based practices, and prepare for the ever-evolving challenges of the medical field. That’s why Noorda-COM prioritizes research experiences.

ºÚÁÏÀÏ˾»ú of Osteopathic Medicine and Rocky Mountain University invites all ºÚÁÏÀÏ˾»ús or scholars at healthcare-related colleges in the Intermountain West to participate in its symposium on May 9th, 2025. Faculty, residents, ºÚÁÏÀÏ˾»ús, and the Utah County community are also welcome to participate. Read through submission guidelines and deadlines below.

Registration

We invite you to attend the 1st annual Mountain West Research Summit. Attend the event in person or online (via Zoom). The Summit will feature three tracks over four sessions through the day. You can look forward to learning from and engaging with authors and potential collaborators. Presentations cover the range of scientific research to health professions education scholarship.

When

Friday, May 9th, 2025 (10 am-5 pm MT)

Where

ºÚÁÏÀÏ˾»ú of Osteopathic Medicine (see parking map below)

In-person attendance: Noorda, 2152 S. 180 E. Provo, UT

Virtual Attendance: Zoom

CLICK HERE to view Noorda/RMU Research Summit Agenda -2025

Time (MST)Ìý Ìý
10-10:15Ìý Opening Remarks – BallroomÌý
Ìý Classroom 1 –Ìý Ballroom –Ìý Classroom 2 –ÌýÌý
10:30 – 11:30Ìý

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Research Presentation #1Ìý Research Presentation #1Ìý Research Presentation #1Ìý
Research Presentation #2Ìý Research Presentation #2Ìý Research Presentation #2Ìý
11:30-12:45Ìý

(n~10-12 per floor/hallway)Ìý

Poster session 1Ìý Vendor PresentationsÌý
12:45-1:30Ìý Lunch on your own; Food TrucksÌý Unopposed Vendor TimeÌý
1:30-2:45Ìý

(n~10-12 per floor/hallway)Ìý

Poster session 2Ìý Vendor PresentationsÌý
3:00-4:00Ìý

(N=4-5 per room)Ìý

BallroomÌý Classroom 1Ìý Classroom 2Ìý
Research Synopsis #1Ìý Research Synopsis #5Ìý Research Synopsis #9Ìý
Research Synopsis #2Ìý Research Synopsis #6Ìý Research Synopsis #10Ìý
Research Synopsis #3Ìý Research Synopsis #7Ìý Research Synopsis #11Ìý
Research Synopsis #4Ìý Research Synopsis #8Ìý Research Synopsis #12Ìý
4:15-5:00Ìý

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Awards, Closing CommentsÌý
5:00Ìý Post-Conference Meet and Greet (Refreshments Provided)Ìý

Parking and Access

Parking is permitted in the lots and on the streets as indicated below. Additional parking can be found across the street at Rocky Mountain University. All visitors must have their ºÚÁÏÀÏ˾»ú/faculty/industry IDs from their respective institutions to show to security upon arrival.

Questions? Contact us today.

Email symposium@noordacom.org for all Noorda-COM Symposium and submission questions.

Learn about past presentations.

Our symposium has occurred since the spring of 2022. Click the button below to read through 2023’s winners and their research.Ìý