The Epidemiology Section invites abstract submissions and Special Session proposals to present results of scientific research and programs related to epidemiology during the 2024 APHA Annual Meeting and Exposition from October 27-30 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
*** The Epidemiology Section will NOT be hosting a call for Late Breaker abstracts for the 2024 meeting. ***
GUIDELINES
Individuals should submit material only if they, or a designee, are committed to registering for the conference and presenting their paper or poster in person.
ABSTRACT TOPIC
Abstract authors are invited to submit research related to the main conference theme ("Rebuilding Trust in Public Health and Science"). However, all areas of Epidemiology will be considered. Please choose a topic area from the list below that most closely aligns with the primary subject of your abstract.
ABSTRACT FORMAT
Abstract text must be limited to 250 words. Abstracts must include the following elements (please include these section headings in your abstract text):
Please review the following sample of resources for assistance with writing your abstract:
Abstracts relating to data that have not yet been collected and/or analyzed as of the abstract deadline will be rejected.
When submitting your abstract, you will be asked to identify which type of presentation format you prefer: Oral, poster or no preference. Oral presentations are generally 10-12 minutes in length. An additional 3-5 minutes will be available for discussion and questions from the audience. Presenters at poster sessions display their work alongside other posters and should be available to answer questions throughout the scheduled 60-minute session. The program committee reserves the right to make all final decisions in designating abstracts as oral or poster presentations.
CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS
APHA values the ability to provide continuing education credit at its annual meeting to those certified in public health as well as physicians, nurses, health educators, and social workers.
These credits are necessary for members to keep their licenses and credentials.
When submitting your abstract or Special Session proposals, please complete all required information needed for your presentation to be considered for Continuing Education credit. This information includes:
Abstracts without a measurable outcome or conflict of interest listed for the session will be returned to the author for completion or may be rejected.
Please contact Mighty Fine at mighty.fine@apha.org if you have any questions concerning continuing education credit. Please contact the program planners for all other questions.
SPECIAL SESSION PROPOSALS
The Epidemiology Section invites the submission of preliminary proposals for Special Sessions (i.e., sessions with invited speakers) that will highlight important topics in Epidemiology research and practice, especially those related to the meeting theme.
If you are interested in organizing a Special Session, please submit a brief description of the proposed session to siobhanmaty@gmail.com by 11:59 pm (PST) on Friday, March 29, 2024 for pre-review and approval. This short proposal (no more than two pages in length) should include:
Please do NOT submit individual abstracts for these Special Session presentations through the main APHA abstract submission site.
Notification of status of preliminary proposals will be sent via email to the Special Session key contact (organizer) by Friday, April 12, 2024. If your preliminary proposal is approved, this email also will include instructions for submission of a full Special Session proposal.
STUDENT ABSTRACT AWARD
All students who submit an abstract for possible presentation at the annual meeting in the Epidemiology Section scientific program are eligible to apply for an Epidemiology Student Abstract Award. Winners will have their meeting registration paid for by the Epidemiology Section and will receive a commendation during the Section Awards session. Student Abstract Award winners also will present their work in an oral session that is most closely aligned to their abstract topic.
To be considered for the Student Abstract Award you must:
Award winners will be notified during summer 2024 and will be required to present their work at the meeting in October 2024.
Thank you for considering the APHA Epidemiology Section!
Siobhan Maty, PhD, MPH, CPH
siobhanmaty@gmail.com
and
Kesha Baptiste-Roberts, PhD, MPH
baptika@gmail.com