Summer Call for Abstracts
The Summer Principal Call for Abstracts invites submissions for the Annual Assembly of Hospice and Palliative Care.
This call will be open from Monday, June 15 through Tuesday, July 7 at 11:59pm PT.
Accepted abstracts will be considered for presentation at the 2027 Annual Assembly, taking place March 17-20, 2027, in Pittsburgh, PA.
About the Call
The Summer Call is open to all hospice and palliative care professionals, regardless of discipline, practice setting, or career stage.
By sharing evidence based practices, innovations, and real world experiences, you help strengthen clinical skills, improve care delivery, and support professional growth across the hospice and palliative care community.
The Summer Call invites abstracts for:
- Podium presentations
- Poster presentations
- Pre-Conference Workshops
Applicants must select a category at the time of submission. Abstracts will be reviewed and considered only within the selected category.
Why Submit
The Annual Assembly provides a premier national platform to:
- Advance emerging models of care and innovative approaches to practice
- Develop leadership across disciplines and care settings
- Promote inclusion, well being, and a strong healthcare workforce
- Support ongoing learning that improves patient care and outcomes
Submission Details
Submissions are reviewed for the following presentation opportunities:
Podium Presentations
- Considered for oral sessions
- Final presentation length determined by the Assembly Planning Committee
- Maximum of 300 words per abstract
- Review scores determine acceptance and placement
If selected, presenters agree to:
- Register for the conference and attend in person in Pittsburgh
- Deliver their presentation or poster during the assigned time
- Pre-record presentations in advance of the Assembly
Presentation format and length will be determined by the Planning Committee based on:
- Reviewer scores
- Identified learning needs
- Program balance and content priorities
- Conflict of interest resolution, if applicable
Poster Presentations
- Designed to clearly and concisely present a complete summary of your work
- Should support quick understanding and guide final poster design
- Maximum of 300 words per abstract
- Review scores determine acceptance and placement
If selected, presenters agree to:
- Register for the conference and attend in person in Pittsburgh
- Deliver their presentation or poster during the assigned time
- Submit a 2 minute recorded overview prior to the Assembly
Posters should present a clear and self contained summary of the work, enabling reviewers and attendees to understand the study quickly.
Pre-Conference Workshops
Preconference workshops provide in depth, skills based learning prior to the Annual Assembly.
Workshops are scheduled for Wednesday, March 17
- May be submitted as half day or full day sessions
- Must include interactive learning and practical takeaways
- Workshop overview and background
- Needs assessment
- Draft agenda
- Proposed faculty
Submissions must demonstrate sufficient depth to engage participants for a minimum of four hours.
Abstract Track Options
The 2027 program features targeted, evidence informed education aligned with practice gaps and professional competencies.
- Education
- Hospice
- Innovations in Care
- Leadership and Program Development
- Pediatrics
- Scientific Research
- Symptom Assessment and Management
- Must include completed results to be considered
- Systematic reviews must follow a reproducible protocol
- Uses a distinct submission process
Refer to the Track Guide for content focus, audience, and submission guidance.
Guidelines and Resources
For comprehensive information on abstract submission, including the review process, formatting guidelines, and practical tips, please refer to the 2027 guidelines and resources.
These documents provide detailed instructions to assist you in preparing and submitting your abstract effectively.
Submission Timeline
| SUBMISSIONS OPEN | Monday, June 15 |
| SUBMISSION DEADLINE | Tuesday, July 7 at 11:59pm PT |
| REVIEW PERIOD | July through Early August |
| NOTIFICATION WEEK | First week of September |
If you are an early career professional or professional in training, you may resubmit your abstract for podium consideration in the Fall Call for Late-Breaking Research, Early Career, and RAPiD Poster Abstracts, which opens Tuesday, September 8. If you are a scientific researcher, you are able to resubmit your podium or poster abstract as a RAPiD Poster.
Abstract Submission Fee
A non refundable processing fee of $45 per abstract is required at the time of submission and must be paid by credit card.
Registration and Participation Agreement Acknowledgment
If your abstract is accepted, all presenting faculty must register and pay the fee for the Annual Assembly of Hospice and Palliative Care and cover their own expenses.
Presenting faculty are expected to present live in person in Pittsburgh, PA, CA during the scheduled presentation time assigned by the planning committee at the time of acceptance notification.
Faculty and presenters are highly encouraged to participate in end-of-day Homerooms Sessions to engage with learners and colleagues in reflective discussions surrounding key learning points for practice application as well as provide feedback to individual learners and the group on your session outcomes.
Presenting faculty must prepare and submit an accessible self-recording of their session(s) before the opening of the Annual Assembly for on-demand access to all registrants. The presentation recordings submitted are to adhere to best practices in accessibility to ensure content is inclusive to all learners, including people with disabilities.
If you require assistance or have questions about the content of your submission, please e-mail [email protected] or call 847.375.4712 between 8:30am-5pm CT, Monday through Friday.