2025 Call for Abstracts

You may submit an abstract for one of the following formats below.

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Program/Research “Showcase” Session (30 minutes)

• These short (30 minutes) sessions are intended to provide attendees with a quick synopsis of a public health program or relevant research. Presenters should plan on a presentation of no more than 20 minutes to allow time for audience questions and answers.  

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Program/Research “Showcase” Session (1 hour)

• This session is intended to provide attendees with in-depth presentation and discussion opportunities, featuring a successful practice, program, or research on key issues. This session differs from a 30 minute Program/Research Showcase Session in that presenters are expected to engage participants in interactive learning activities and/or audience discussions. Presenters should plan to leave at least 15 minutes for interactive discussion between the audience and panel members. 

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Skill building Session (1.5 hours)

• These sessions are intended to teach a specific skill needed by public health professionals and include one or more exercises that let attendees practice using and developing this skill. This session differs from a Program/Research Showcase Session in that attendees will have a hands-on opportunity to practice the skill versus a lecture-based session. Abstracts should clearly describe, in detail,  how presenters plan to provide and engage participants in the hands-on learning opportunity.

• Please note that skill building session slots are limited.

• New for PHiR 2025 - skill-building sessions have been adjusted from 2 hours down to a 1.5 hour session.  

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Poster Session

• Poster Sessions are intended to provide a graphic presentation of program or research findings by displaying graphs, photos, diagrams and descriptive text. The authors will then hold discussions with the registrants who are circulating among the poster boards during the designated poster session time frame. The presenter should remain by their poster board for the duration of the one hour session to answer questions.

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Emerging Leader Showcase Presentations (15 minute presentation)​

•  These short (15 minute) Emerging Leader Showcase Sessions are intended to provide attendees with a quick synopsis of a public health program or relevant research including academic projects.

•  The Emerging Leader Showcase will feature three selected presentations to participate as part of this hour-long session. 

  • Eligible applicants for this showcase include: 

    • Current students who are interested in public health and/or pursuing a degree

    • Early career professionals who have been practicing in the field for less than 5 years

    • First-time presenters are encouraged to apply

• Applicants selected for presentations in the showcase will receive a scholarship to attend the conference

• Applicants may submit additional abstract proposals to other presentation types