Principal Call for Abstracts

This call will open October 2-23, 2023

You are invited to submit an abstract proposal for the in-person State of the Science in Hospice and Palliative Care, taking place March 22 – 24, 2024 at the Hyatt Regency Phoenix.

This is a great opportunity to share and disseminate the latest research in the field.

Please note: The Methods Abstract Call closed on July 10; notifications will go out in September.

About the Call

Submissions should advance the intended outcomes of the State of the Science.

Intended Symposium Outcomes

Within an inclusive community of interprofessional palliative and hospice care scientists, participants will:

Synthesize cutting-edge research focused on care for people with serious illness that impacts practice, policy, and social justice.
Engage with a diverse research community to foster networking, collaboration, and mentor-mentee relationships.
Refine knowledge and skills in research methods and scientific professional development across the career trajectory.

Submission Instructions

To get started, download the Principal Call for Abstract Submission Planning Guide to work on with your colleagues before entering the information into the electronic submission system. Hard-copy proposals cannot be accepted.

Please note:

Authors with multiple abstracts are encouraged to thoughtfully submit their TWO best abstracts for review consideration.
Abstracts that have been submitted or presented at other meetings are welcome (previously published abstracts will not be re-published).
Research presented at the 2024 State of the Science will be directed towards an investigator audience and will include studies that span T0 (basic biomedical research) to T4 (translational research focused on outcomes and effectiveness in populations) research categories.
Authors are asked to consider the impact of their research on diverse and underserved populations, its relevance to the diverse groups of attendees, and to address and describe issues of diversity and inclusion.

After the required submission tasks have been completed, save your submission and click to review your abstract submission for accuracy. Any edits can be completed and resaved for update throughout the open call timeframe.

Once you have saved and reviewed your submission, select “submit” to upload your abstract into the abstract collection portal for planning committee review.

Please complete all information requested on the electronic submission form by Wednesday, October 23 at midnight PT.

If you require assistance or have questions about the content of your submission, please e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 847.375.4712 between 8am-5pm CT, Monday through Friday.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Authors are asked to consider both the impact of their proposed topic or research on underrepresented and underserved populations and its relevance to the diverse groups of attendees. Accordingly, presenters are encouraged to address the impact of the proposed topic or research on underrepresented and underserved populations to better equip hospice and palliative care investigators with knowledge and skills to deliver evidence to informing high-quality, culturally sensitive person-centered care. When applicable, presenters are encouraged to describe how issues of cultural diversity, equity, and inclusion are considered in their specific aims or session narrative.

Titles of abstracts accepted may undergo a secondary DEI title review by the AAHPM DEI committee. Minor adjustments may be made to submitted abstract titles to reflect AAHPM’s commitment to an inclusive and welcoming learning environment that embraces diverse perspectives, cultures, and maximizes positive impact through evidence-based programming. You will be notified of any title updates and the revised title will be reflected in accepted content.

Review and Notification

Proposals will be reviewed by members of the State of the Science Program Planning Committee based on designated criteria.

The Program Committee reserves the right to modify, combine, and revise all proposals, including both content and proposed speakers/moderators. If selected, the program committee requests that you attend at least one planning session with committee members to walk through the logistics of the program prior to the State of the Science meeting.

Notification of the proposal status will be emailed in December 2023 to the primary author listed on the submission.

Registration

Faculty of accepted proposals are required to register and attend the State of the Science symposium and pay appropriate registration fees related to their attendance, as well as travel, hotel, and other related expenses.