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9th ANNUAL  CHICAGO HEALTH, MEDICAL AND LAW CAREERS
2-DAY CITYWIDE CONFERENCE

I Am Abel Foundation and I Am Abel LAW presents

May 14 - 15, 2026

RUSH MEDICAL CENTER

Conference OVERVIEW.

Citywide Conference

2 days
1,300+ attendees
from 15 states
with 127+ sessions!

Join us for a focused, high-impact two-day citywide conference for students pursuing careers in medicine, law, and health sciences. This year’s gathering emphasizes meaningful engagement, deeper learning, and direct access to mentors and professionals.

 

Engage with physicians, attorneys, and industry leaders through sessions on intubation, OMT, MD and DO pathways, medical school admissions, bioethics, and more. Attendees will also have the opportunity to showcase their work at our Scientific Poster Competition on June 20.

 

This is an opportunity to learn, connect, and grow in a more intentional and interactive setting. Register today and explore the attendee brochure for full details. Academic sessions are completely FREE.

A Scientific Poster Competition Participant

Calling all high school, college, post-bacc, and graduate students! Share your research, clinical projects, or public health initiatives and compete for cash prizes. Register by June 1st!

SCIENTIFIC POSTER SESSION:
Sign up. More info here!

I Am Abel Foundation Chicago Citywide Medical and Health Career Fair

MEET OUR SPONSORS

Sponsor Recognition

A huge thank you to our Platinum Sponsor Advocate Health, Gold Sponsor Boston Scientific, and our Bronze Sponsors the U.S. Army, Midwestern University Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine, and RSNA for their generous support

Women in Medicine in Luncheon 2026

WOMEN IN MEDICINE LUNCHEON

AI, Policy, and Equitable Care

Join us for a powerful afternoon highlighting women leading across medicine, law, and healthcare innovation. This session will explore Safeguarding Access: Health, Law, and Equity in an Age of Policy Change and AI, focusing on leadership, advocacy, and the future of equitable care.

Soul Food Dinner 2026

SOUL FOOD DINNER 2026

Refuel & Restore: The Soulful Connection

Join us for an evening of community, culture, and celebration at the I Am Abel Medical & Law Conference Soul Food Dinner. Connect with leaders in medicine and law while honoring those making a lasting impact through mentorship and service.

Conference Merch Store

Get Your I Am Abel Foundation Merch!

Show your support with exclusive conference merch!

Conference Promo Videos

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Watch & Share Our Conference Videos!

Check out these powerful videos created by our mentees to highlight the impact of representation in medicine.

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