This annual meeting highlights the essential role of scientific research in veterinary medicine and provides veterinary medical students who have conducted original research through a variety of summer research programs, including the Boehringer Ingelheim Veterinary Scholars Program, with an opportunity to formally present their research in a professional environment.

Posters

Poster session schedules and submitted abstracts for VSS can be viewed at https://go.ncsu.edu/vssabstracts. Each Poster Session A-E will follow the same format: Lightning Talk #1 (first 3 mins), odd numbered posters present for 40 minutes, Lightning Talk #2 (3 mins) and lastly, even numbered posters present for 40 minutes. A schedule of lightning talks can be viewed here.

The poster schedule for the Combined Degree Colloquium can be viewed here.

Maximum poster size allowed is 48” width x 36” height.

Schedule

View the current 2026 VSS schedule here. Schedule is subject to change.

View the current 2026 Combined Degree Colloquium schedule here. Schedule is subject to change.

NC State CVM Tour Schedule

If you are interested in taking a tour of the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine, be sure to sign up for a tour spot when you arrive at the Symposium! QR codes will be posted. 44 people total per tour can be accommodated.

Friday, August 7

• 9:25 AM – 10:25 AM [Depart McKimmon 9:10 AM; Return to McKimmon 10:40 AM]
• 1:25 PM – 2:25 PM [Depart McKimmon 1:10 PM; Return to McKimmon 2:40 PM]
• 4:15 PM – 5:15 PM [Depart McKimmon 4:00 PM; Return to Marriott 5:30 PM]

Saturday, August 8

• 9:25 AM – 10:25 AM [Depart McKimmon 9:10 AM; Return to McKimmon 10:40 AM]
• 3:45 PM – 4:45 PM [Depart McKimmon 3:30 PM; Return to Marriott 5:00 PM]

Career Panel – Submit a Question!

If you have a question you’d like asked to panelists during the Career Panel session, submit it here.

Mix & Mingle

You’ll have the chance to speak with current residents, specialty interns and PhD students from the following specialties:

• Anatomic Pathology
• Anesthesiology
• Cardiology
• Clinical Pathology
• Dermatology
• Diagnostic Imaging
• Gatroenterology
• Laboratory Animal Medicine
• Large Animal & Equine Internal Medicine
• Large & Small Animal Surgery
• Neurology
• Ophthalmology
• Parasitology
• Small Animal Internal Medicine
• Zoological Animal Medicine

Abstract Submission

THE SUBMISSION DEADLINE WAS MONDAY, JULY 20TH AT 5:00PM EDT.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding abstract submission, please contact the NC State CVM Research Office at [email protected].

Registration – Deadline: July 21, 12:00am ET

• Combined Degree Colloquium Only – Student Registration – $200.00
• Combined Degree Colloquium & VSS – Student Registration – $475.00
• Combined Degree Colloquium & VSS – Faculty Registration – $650.00
• VSS Only – Student Registration – $425.00
• VSS Only – Faculty, Staff, Vendor or “Other” Registration – $600.00

Location

Combined Degree Colloquium

NC State College of Veterinary Medicine
1060 William Moore Drive
Raleigh, NC 27607

Veterinary Scholars Symposium

McKimmon Conference and Training Center
1101 Gorman Street
Raleigh, NC 27606

Hotels

PLEASE NOTE – The Raleigh Marriott Crabtree Valley is mostly sold out of rooms in our block. The Embassy Suites has rooms available, but if you cannot find what you need via the booking link, call them at the number provided below and be sure to mention NC State College of Veterinary Medicine 2026 AAVMC Veterinary Scholars Symposium and give the group code of 90D.

Raleigh Marriott Crabtree Valley

4500 Marriott Drive Raleigh, North Carolina, 27612 – $179.00 or $189.00 per night

Last Day to Book : Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Book your Marriott group rate for NC State College Of Veterinary Medicine 2026 AAVMC Veterinary Scholars

Embassy Suites by Hilton Raleigh Crabtree

4700 Creedmoor Rd, Raleigh, NC 27612 – $175 per night

Reservation Link – https://group.embassysuites.com/up32rs

You can also make reservations by calling 1-800-Embassy or (919) 881-0000. Please mention that you are part of the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine 2026 AAVMC Veterinary Scholars Symposium and give the group code of 90D. (Adjust dates as needed.)

More details to come!