Submissions can cover any preventive medicine and public health topic. Topics in cardiovascular health, adolescent health, occupational medicine/employee health and productivity, and aerospace medicine are encouraged. However, each submission must fall under one of the five conference tracks: public health practice; clinical preventive medicine; healthcare quality improvement; prevention policy; or teaching preventive medicine. If your program abstract crosses more than one of the five tracks, please select the track you think best fits the program.
To be considered for a presentation, your submission must be received by September 1, 2007. Submissions may only be submitted online. We will not accept faxed or mailed submissions. The abstract submission form has been pre-formatted and there are detailed instructions on how to submit online. If you have any questions about the process, please contact Haydee Barno, ACPM Director, Meetings and Events at hbarno@acpm.org.
All submissions will be reviewed by members of the Planning Committee. The author of each submission will be notified of the results by October 1st.
General Information
- All presenters whose abstracts are accepted for presentation are required to pay the meeting registration fees and all other expenses involved with attending.
- Each presenter is required to complete a disclosure form indicating any financial arrangement or affiliation with any organizations that may have a direct interest in the subject matter of the presentation.
- Presenters may not use their conference presentation to market products or services.
- Accepted abstract submissions will be printed in the final program.
- For more information, contact ACPM at hbarno@acpm.org.
Submission Categories
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Oral Presentations:
Abstracts that present the results of scientific research, technological advances, innovations in program design, or practice methods are sought for oral presentations. Authors of accepted abstracts will present their findings in concurrent sessions organized by subject area. Concurrent sessions will be 90 minutes in length, with approximately 20-30 minutes allotted to each presenter, depending on the number of presenters selected for that session. The final time allotment will be provided upon notification of acceptance.
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Poster Presentations:
Abstract authors may apply to have their research graphically presented as a poster presentation. Poster presentations must be set up in the exhibit hall between 3:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 20, 2008. Poster will remain in the exhibit hall for display until Saturday 23, 2008. Presenters must be available to discuss their work and answer questions during the formal poster session and reception on Thursday 21, 2008 from 5:00 to 7:30 pm. More information will be provided upon notification of acceptance. Abstracts for poster presentations, like abstracts for oral presentations, must present the results of scientific research, technological advances, and innovations in program design, practice methods, or educational techniques.
- Objectives of the research, program or other activity described are clear and consistent with the principles and methods of preventive medicine.
- The research was performed using rigorous scientific methods, and/or appropriate program planning and evaluation methods were employed.
- Results/outcomes are described and are relevant to the professional practice of other meeting participants.
- The proposed presentation will contribute to achieving the overall conference goals.
- The topic is relevant to the conference focus areas.
Abstracts are selected on the basis of scientific merit. Please request “oral” or “poster” presentation. ACPM will make every effort to accommodate your request. Selecting “oral” or “poster” will neither prejudice acceptance nor guarantee an oral or poster presentation. Abstracts will be arranged to fit into focus areas. Guidelines for presentations will be provided to authors of accepted abstracts.
All submissions must be received no later than September 1, 2007. Please log on to our website now to submit your abstract.
Science Recognition
Recognitions for outstanding presentations will be decided by ACPM and presented during the closing session. Recognitions will be presented to the presenting author only. Categories for recognitions include:
- Outstanding Scientific Presentation. One oral presentation will be selected. Residents and students are not eligible to receive this recognition. Selection criteria include rigorous scientific methodology, clarity, and relevance to prevention and public health.
- Outstanding Poster Presentation. One recognition will be presented for outstanding poster presentation. Residents and students are not eligible to receive this recognition.
- Outstanding Resident or Student Presentation. One recognition for an outstanding oral or poster presentation by a resident or student.
Recognition Criteria: Selection criteria for science recognitions include demonstration of rigorous scientific methodology, clarity, original and creative graphic design, and relevance to prevention and public health. Please indicate on the space provided on the abstract submission form if you wish to have your presentation considered for recognition.
