Resources for Medical Students and Residents
Explore a career in hematology, and gain access to valuable resources that will be critical to your hematology training and career development.
American Association for Cancer Research Annual Meeting will be held in San Diego, California, United States from April 17-22, 2026.
https://www.aacr.org/meeting/aacr-annual-meeting-2026/
Abstract and Case Submissions Deadline CLOSED (deadline around November 2025)
Registration OPEN
American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting will be held virtually and in Chicago, Illinois, United States from May 29, 2026-June 2, 2026.
https://www.asco.org/annual-meeting
Abstract and Case Submissions CLOSED (around November to January)
Registration OPEN
American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting will be held virtually and in New Orleans, Lousiania, United States from December 12-15, 2026.
https://www.hematology.org/meetings/annual-meeting
Abstract Submission Deadline TBD (usually around August 2026 for ASH 2026)
Registration TBD
The American Society of Hematology (ASH) offers both short- and long-term opportunities for aspiring hematologist in medical school or residency to conduct hematology research under the supervision and mentorship of ASH member mentors. Apply for one of the following awards for the chance to conduct hands-on research and jumpstart your career.
ASH HONORS (Hematology Opportunities for the Next Generation of Research Scientists) Award
In addition to a $5,000 stipend to support work on a hematology-related research project, program participants receive a $1,000 travel allowance each year for two years to attend the ASH annual meeting and are encouraged to continue research careers in hematology beyond medical school and residency. Application Deadline February 2, 2026.
For questions about the ASH HONORS Award, please contact awards@hematology.org.
https://www.hematology.org/awards/medical-student/honors-award
Hematology Inclusion Pathway Award Program
The ASH Hematology Inclusion Pathway (HIP) provides hematology research support for resident students who come from communities underserved and underrepresented in hematology in the United States and Canada. Through the MRHAP, which is part of the ASH Minority Recruitment Initiative, trainees are matched with and receive guidance from a career-development mentor, gain valuable knowledge of hematology, and ultimately, advance their careers. Learn more about the program benefits. Application Deadline February 2, 2026.
https://www.hematology.org/awards/medical-student/minority-resident-hematology-award-program
European Society for Medical Oncology Annual Meeting (ESMO; Science) will be held virtually and in Madrid, Spain from October 23-27, 2026.
https://www.esmo.org/meeting-calendar/esmo-congress-2025
Abstract Submission Deadline CLOSED (around September 2026 for ESMO 2026)
Late-breaking Abstract Submission Deadline CLOSED (around September 2026 for ESMO 2026)
Registration OPEN
International Meeting: Advances on Malignant Lymphoma (ICML) will be held in Lugano, Switzerland from June 12-14, 2026.
https://www.icml.ch/icml/home.html
Abstract Submission Deadline CLOSED
Registration OPEN
International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis will be held virtually and in Paris, France from July 11-15, 2026.
https://www.isthcongress.org/?_gl=1*1jvg9cp*_gcl_au*ODg4MTUwNDU0LjE3NzA2MDQ4OTk.
Abstract Submission February 2, 2026 (5:00PM EST)
Registration OPEN
San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium will be held in San Antonio, Texas, United States from December 8-11, 2026.
Abstract Submission site deadline TBD (usually around July)
Late-breaking Abstracts Submission TBD (usually around September)
Registration TBD
TCT | Transplantation and Cellular Therapy Meetings (formerly the BMT Tandem Meetings) will be held in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States and is the combined annual meeting of the American Society for Transplantation and Cellular Therapy (ASTCT) and CIBMTR from February 4-7, 2026.
https://www.tandemmeetings.com/
Abstract Submission CLOSED (usually around August to October)
Registration OPEN