Applications Due: August 21th 2023

 

Oral Proposals

Authors are welcome to submit multiple abstracts for consideration. Abstracts should include:

  1. Title of submission
  2. A list of presenter(s) (no more than three presenters)
  3. Intended audience
  4. Abstract category (research, best practices, topic review)
  5. Learning objectives (maximum 100 words)
  6. Abstract body (maximum 350 words)

Review Process

The selection committee is particularly interested in proposals that highlight the aforementioned topics. The committee will place higher preference on work that is already completed at the time of submission. A copy of the final presentations (oral and poster) will be due one month prior to the conference.

The review process will be competitive. Submissions must follow the template in order to be considered for peer review. Submissions will be selected for presentation following peer review. Sessions presenting a diverse range of topics and presenters will be selected from submissions with the highest ratings. Use the following criteria as a guideline when preparing your submission:

  • Topic Timeliness/Interest Potential
  • Clarity of Write-Up: Content
  • Creativity and Originality: Work shows creativity and originality
  • Audience: Level of participant involvement is appropriate for a small group discussion
  • Adaptability: Ideas have the potential to be adapted to other institutions

If selected, you must register for the conference to present your oral or poster presentation. We regret that we cannot waive the registration fee or pay travel expenses for presenters.

In order for your submission to be complete, you must:

  • Complete the online proposal form.
  • Submit a curriculum vitae for the primary author of the proposal.

Proposals must be submitted by 11:59 PM PST on August 21, 2023

Questions about abstract preparation should be directed to our Contact Us form.

Poster Proposals

Poster presenters will have the opportunity to present their accepted submissions on 4′ x 8′ poster boards during the Poster Session and Reception.

Awards:

Poster awards will be acknowledged in the following areas:

  1. Best Educational Innovation
  2. Best Research Poster

Poster Proposal Submission Format

Authors are welcome to submit multiple abstracts for consideration. Please include the following:

  1. Title of submission
  2. A list of co-author(s) (no more than three presenters)
  3. Intended audience
  4. Abstract category (research, best practices, topic review, educational innovation)
  5. Learning objectives (maximum 100 words)
  6. Abstract body (maximum 350 words)*

*The abstract for educational innovations should include the following:

  • Background (reason the educational activity is needed)
  • Methods (description of instructional content, faculty development, means of learner assessment)
  • Results of assessment
  • Reflection (limitations, lessons learned)

Evaluation and Consideration

  • Topic Timeliness/Interest Potential
  • Clarity of Content
  • Creativity and Originality
  • Adaptability: Can the project/innovation be adapted to other institutions?

If selected, you must register for the conference to present your oral or poster presentation. We regret that we cannot waive the registration fee or pay travel expenses for presenters.

Deadline and Notification

Proposals must be submitted by 11:59 PM PST on August 21, 2023

Notification of accepted proposals will be sent by September 1, 2023

Questions about abstract preparation should be directed to J.P. Sanchez MD, MPH at Contact Us form.