2026 Conference
University of California – Los Angeles from October 17-18 2026
The location for our 2026 Conference is in the beautiful city of Los Angeles, hosted with Student Run Homeless Clinics at UCLA. LA is a city defined by contrast—extraordinary wealth alongside deep structural inequities, world-class medical centers existing blocks from communities with limited access to care. Its sheer size, cultural diversity, and history of immigration make it both vibrant and vulnerable. For many residents, language barriers, housing instability, lack of insurance, and immigration status complicate even basic access to healthcare. Within this landscape, student-run free clinics play a vital role. They act as bridges between underserved communities and a fragmented healthcare system. In this way, Los Angeles is not just a backdrop for SSRFC—it is a driving force behind our mission, shaping compassionate, socially aware physicians while meeting critical community needs.
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We will be using the Eventify app at this year’s conference! Please download the app to access the schedule of presentations and more.
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Registration Rates
We are proud to keep our Student Ticket prices at the same price for 3 years running!
August 18 – October 16:
– General students: $200
– General faculty: $275
– International Students: $75
– Bulk Discount: 10 or more tickets, please email national@
Conference Date:
At-the-door price: $400
Refunds:
Refunds requested within 2 weeks of conference will not be processed.
Please contact the National President (national@studentrunfreeclinics.org) with questions.
Please Note: Registration for the Student Run Free Clinics Faculty Association conference is managed separately through their website. If you plan to attend both conferences, you must register and purchase tickets for each conference individually. Tickets for the Faculty Association 2026 Conference can be purchased here.
Faculty members purchasing registrations on behalf of students must use the Student Run Free Clinics Faculty Association registration link provided above. Refunds will not be issued for students who are mistakenly registered for the faculty conference. In such cases, the student will still need to be registered separately for the student conference. Please review your selections carefully before completing your purchase to ensure you are registering each attendee for the appropriate conference.
Travel Information
Transportation
The travel guide linked below has transportation options and recommendations for getting from LAX to UCLA and around West LA.
We recommend reviewing this before arriving, and downloading it to your phone to reference during the conference.
Housing
Hotels: Click here for lodging options near the conference.
UCLA Students: If you have the capability to host other medical students over conference weekend click here to input information about your place!
Traveling Students: Click here to find free/low-cost housing from current UCLA students.
Check In
Find us on Friday night 5-8 PM or Saturday morning starting at 8 AM to check in and get your nametag
Breakfast
Join us for breakfast and networking on Saturday and Sunday from 8-9 AM at Wescom Terrace
Social
Meet us on Saturday night from 7-10 PM at Santa Monica Pier to get to know other attendees
Closing
As the conference wraps up at on Sunday, join us for closing ceremonies & awards in Ackerman Ballroom
SSRFC Operating Committee Applications Now Open!!
Interested in being a part of SSRFC student leadership? Apply for a position! Applications are open from now until October 17th, 2026. Live elections will be held at the 2026 conference in Los Angeles.
Clinic of the Year Award
A new initiative recognizing SRFCs that demonstrate outstanding commitment to patient care, innovation, collaboration, and community impact.
Recognitions:
- Clinic of the Year Awards
- Rising Star Award (for clinics established within the past 3 years)
- Excellence in Quality Improvement Award
- Community Partnership Award
Eligibility:
- Must be an active SSRFC member clinic for at least one full year
- Must be participating in this year’s SSRFC Annual Conference
- Must operate as a student-run clinic wtih faculty oversight consistent with SSRFC standards
Applications:
Submissions are now CLOSED!
The 2026 COTY award winner will be announced on Sunday, October 18th, at the conference award session.
Street Medicine Grant
SSRFC is thrilled to be offering two grants of up to $500 each to selected applicants this year! The purpose of this grant is to START a Street Medicine clinic at your institution. Only one application per affiliated clinic will be reviewed, so please check with your SRFC leadership and faculty to ensure no applications have already been submitted. Click here to view the application for more details.
Poster/Oral Presentation Awards
Every abstract is eligible for an award. All authors of abstracts selected for an award will receive an award certificate. By submitting your abstract and if you win an award, you consent to your project being posted on our website after the conference. Awards will be selected in the following categories:
- “Outstanding” Awards – Abstract, Oral Presentation, and Poster Presentation
- Innovation Award
- Specialty Care Achievement Award
- Clinic Design Excellence Award
- Student Impact Award
- Patient Impact Award
- Collaboration Award
Conference FAQ
I am presenting a poster and/or oral presentation. Do I need to register for the conference?
Yes, all conference attendees, including presenters must register for the conference.
What is the cost of conference registration?
Registration costs apply to all conference attendees, including presenters:
August 18th – October 16th:
- General students: $200
- General faculty: $275
- International Students: $75
- Bulk-purchase: 10 or more tickets, please email national@studentrunfreeclinics.org
At the door:
- $400 for all students
There will be NO refunds within 2 weeks of the conference.
*There is a small processing fee with each ticket transaction*
Is there a virtual option for attending conference this year?
I can no longer attend the conference. What is the process for requesting reimbursement?
If you are no longer able to attend the conference, email conference@studentrunfreeclinics.org so that we can update the schedule. We are able to reimburse registration costs, minus the processing fees, if requested by 10/2/2026.
Is the conference schedule available yet?
The precise conference schedule will be available on the Eventify App once closer to the conference! We will be posting a link to the final schedule once we have final counts on student presentors!
The 2026 SSRFC Annual Conference programming will run from Saturday, October 17th to Sunday, October 18th. The SSRFC Operating Committee Elections will take place on Saturday, October 17th later in the day. Poster sessions and oral presentations will be held on both Saturday and Sunday.
When will presentation times be released?
Presentation times have already been released via diret emails from our Research and Publications Co-Chairs Will and Gina. Presentation times will also listed on the Eventify app once you register for the conference.
When does conference registration close?
Conference registration closes on October 16th, 2025 at 11:59 PM CST. At-the door tickets will be available for purchase at $400.
Hotel room block reservations are limited so purchase ASAP.
When are elections? How do I run for a position on the SSRFC Operating Committee?
Elections will take place on Saturday, October 17, 2025 at 1:00 PM CST.
Visit here for more information on the positions available and for access to the nomination form. Self-nominations are encouraged, but each individual may only run for one position.
The nomination form will close at 11:00 am CST on October 17, 2026 just prior to the Election Meeting. Each candidate will be provided a short time (~1-2 minutes) to speak about their background and their vision for the position at this meeting.
What information do I need to submit a nomination form for the SSRFC Operating Committee Election?
In order to submit a nomination for a position, please complete the Nomination Form. The answers that are submitted to this form will be posted on our website for voting members to read through to get a better idea of who you are!
Reach out to national@studentrunfreeclinics.org with any questions about the election process.
What size should my poster be for the conference?
All posters should be printed to fit the dimensions of 48″ by 36″
