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    Call for Abstract Reviewers

    This call will open Monday, June 16

    AAHPM and HPNA invite you to lend your expertise as a reviewer for the Principal Call for Podium Abstracts for the 2026 Annual Assembly of Hospice and Palliative Care. Your insights are vital in shaping a high-quality, evidence-informed educational program for the annual conference.

    Qualifications

    Membership in AAHPM or HPNA is no longer a prerequisite for applying to become a reviewer. To ensure a fair, rigorous, and informed review process, reviewers should meet the following:

    Minimum Requirements:

    • Professional experience in hospice and palliative care with relevant clinical, educational, program development, or leadership expertise
    • Ability to evaluate abstracts objectively using defined scoring criteria
    • Commitment to uphold fairness, confidentiality, and constructive feedback

    Preferred Qualifications:

    • Prior experience with abstract or peer review, educational program planning, or QI initiatives
    • Familiarity with key content areas: symptom management, education, leadership/program development, hospice practice, pediatrics, innovations
    • Open to a range of professionals, e.g., physicians, nurses, social workers, chaplains, pharmacists, physician associates, researchers, educators, program directors, administrators

    Reviewer Expectations

    • Complete a conflict-of-interest disclosure form to support fair and balanced educational content
    • Choose your preferred abstract review category based on your background and expertise (Hospice, Peds, Leadership/Program Development, Innovations, Education, Symptoms Assessment and Management)
    • Access the online abstract review portal, with clear scoring criteria, definitions, and instructions
    • For outlier scores, provide brief, constructive comments to assist the committee in final decisions. Comments may be shared confidentially with authors upon request.
    • Reviewers will be notified of application outcome the first week in July

    Please refer to the Principal Call Abstract Reviewer Guidelines and Rubric for detailed abstract scoring criteria.

    Time Commitment:

    • Review Period: July 19- August 25
    • Assignment: ~15 abstracts per reviewer
    • Estimated Time: 3-5 hours total

    If you require assistance or have questions about the reviewer process, please e-mail  [email protected] or call 847.375.4712 between 8:30am-5pm CT, Monday through Friday.