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DEADLINE EXTENDED TO OCTOBER 15!

Preventive Medicine 2010, the premier national forum for physicians, health professionals, policymakers and others with interests in health promotion, disease prevention and preventive medicine, invites proposals for presentations on research, practice, teaching/training and policy activities.  The conference will present state-of-the art updates, innovations and new perspectives in four major areas: 

• Public Health Practice

• Clinical Preventive and Lifestyle Medicine

• Prevention Policy

• Medical Quality

About Preventive Medicine 2010

Preventive Medicine 2010, the annual meeting of the American College of Preventive Medicine, is the leading annual gathering of physicians, health professionals, health care organizations, government agencies, and others committed to disease prevention and health promotion.  In addition to the wealth of knowledge that is presented during the program, Preventive Medicine 2010 also offers abundant opportunities for networking, scientific updates, skill development, CME credits, policy discussions and career development.

Suggested Topics for Submission

Submissions can cover any preventive medicine and public health topic.  Topics addressing heath reform, adolescent health, occupational medicine/employee health and productivity, environmental health, aerospace medicine, and prevention education are encouraged.  However, each submission should fall within one of the four areas: public health practice, clinical preventive and lifestyle medicine, prevention policy, or medical quality. If your abstract addresses multiple topic areas, please select the track that is most relevant.

Submission Process 

To be considered for a presentation, your submission must be received by Wednesday, October 1st, 2009.

DEADLINE EXTENDED TO OCTOBER 15!

We will not accept faxed, emailed 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, Director, Meetings and Events at hbarno@acpm.org. 

All submissions will be reviewed by members of the ACPM Scientific Review Committee.  The author of each submission will be notified of the results by early December.

General Information/Travel/Registration-Forms

1. All presenters whose abstracts (oral or posters) are accepted for presentation at Preventive Medicine 2010 are required to pay the meeting registration fees and all other expenses involved with attending.

2. Oral presenters qualify for the $100 speaker’s discount. Poster presenters do not qualify for this discount.

3. All presenting authors of selected oral abstracts are required to complete a financial disclosure form indicating any financial arrangement or affiliation with any organizations that may have a direct interest in the subject matter of the presentation. Disclosure form http://preventivemedicine2010.org/SpeakerDisclosure.pdf. 

4. All presenting authors of selected oral abstracts are required to complete a speaker release form http://preventivemedicine2010.org/SpeakerRelease.pdf

5. Presenters may not use their conference presentation to market products or services.

6. Accepted abstract submissions will be printed in the final program for Preventive Medicine 2010.

7. For questions please contact ACPM at hbarno@acpm.org.

Submission Categories 

Oral Presentations

Abstracts that present the results of scientific research, technological advances, innovations in program design, policy development/implementation, practice methods or educational techniques are sought for oral presentations at Preventive Medicine 2010.  Authors of accepted abstracts will present their findings in concurrent sessions, which are 90 minutes in length, with approximately 10-15 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.

Poster Presentations

Abstract authors may apply to have their research graphically presented as a poster presentation at Preventive Medicine 2010.  Poster presentations must be set up in the exhibit hall between 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 17, 2010. Posters will remain in the exhibit hall for display until Friday, February 19, 2010.  Presenters must be available to discuss their work and answer questions during the formal poster session and reception on Thursday, February 18, 2010 from 6:15 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, policy development/implementation, practice methods, or educational techniques.

Criteria for Evaluation of Abstracts for Oral or Poster Presentations

1. Objectives of the research, program or other activity described are clear and consistent with the principles and methods of preventive medicine.

2. The research was performed using rigorous scientific methods, and/or appropriate program planning and evaluation methods were employed.

3. Results/outcomes are described and are relevant to the professional practice of other meeting participants.

4. The proposed presentation will contribute to achieving the overall Preventive Medicine 2010 conference goals.

5. 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.

Deadline

All submissions must be received no later than Thursday, October 1^st, 2009.  Please log on to our website now to submit your abstract.

DEADLINE EXTENDED TO OCTOBER 15!

Science Awards

Awards for outstanding presentations will be presented during ACPM’s Awards Banquet on Saturday, February 20, 2010. Awards will be presented to the presenting author only.  Categories for awards at Preventive Medicine 2010 include:

1. Outstanding Scientific Presentation. One oral presentation will be selected.    Selection criteria include rigorous scientific methodology, clarity, and relevance to prevention and public health. Residents and students are not eligible to receive this award.
    

2. Outstanding Poster Presentation. One award will be presented for outstanding poster presentation. Residents and students are not eligible to receive this award.
    

3. Outstanding Resident or Student Presentation.  One award for an outstanding oral or poster presentation by a resident or student.

Award Selection Criteria:  Selection criteria for science awards 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 a science award at Preventive Medicine 2010.

This year, the American Cancer Society will once again sponsor a prize for the best cancer prevention and control poster.  This competition will be limited to current and former recipients (residents & principal investigators) of the American Cancer Society’s Physician Training Award in Preventive Medicine.  Abstracts will be reviewed by ACPM and accepted posters will be included in the general poster session.  For more information, contact Danielle Alsander at 404-329-5734 or Danielle.Alsander@cancer.org.