Call for Abstracts

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS

FACULTY & PROFESSIONALS SUBMISSION PORTAL

Deadline: November 19, 2025 - 3:00 am ET

STUDENTS, RESIDENTS, & TRAINEES SUBMISSION PORTAL

Deadline: December 8, 2025

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The Association for Prevention Teaching and Research (APTR) invites faculty, professionals, students, residents, and trainees to submit abstracts for oral presentations at Teaching Prevention 2026: Learning and Leading in a Changing World to be held April 19–21, 2026 in Savannah, Georgia. This year’s theme recognizes the rapid social, political, and technological changes facing health professions education. Teaching Prevention 2026 will highlight strategies, research, and partnerships to prepare the next generation of health professionals to advance prevention and population health.

DEADLINES	Educators, Researchers & Practitioners	Students, Residents & Trainees
Submission Portal Open	Monday, September 16, 2025	Monday, September 16, 2025
Submissions Due	Tuesday, November 19, 2025 - 3 am ET	Monday, December 8, 2025
Lead Presenter Notified	Monday, December 8, 2025	Monday, January 5, 2026
Commitment to Present Due	Friday, December 19, 2025	Friday, January 16, 2026
Presenter Registration Deadline	Tuesday, December 23, 2025	Friday, January 30, 2026
Final Presentation Materials Due	Monday, April 6, 2026	Monday, April 6, 2026

Topic Areas

We welcome engaging, informative, and innovative presentations that address the conference topic areas. Abstracts that explore societal and health-related challenges and examine the broader conditions influencing learning, health, and well-being are also encouraged.

Teaching & Learning
Abstracts should describe evidence-informed teaching strategies and curriculum models that enhance population health education or advance the teaching of prevention and population health. Submissions may highlight curriculum design, innovative teaching methods, technology-enhanced learning (such as AI integration or virtual environments), experiential learning, interprofessional education, or approaches to assessment and evaluation.

Research & Scholarship
Abstracts should highlight original research, scholarly practice, applied studies, or practice-based initiatives that advance prevention and population health. Submissions may describe program design and implementation, evaluation of outcomes, translation of evidence into practice, or synthesis of research.

Faculty & Workforce Development
Abstracts should focus on strategies for faculty growth, mentorship, professional advancement, and leadership development. Submissions may include models for strengthening resilience and well-being, improving faculty assessment systems, or preparing the next generation of prevention and public health educators.

Collaboration & Engagement
Abstracts should describe innovative partnerships and engagement strategies across academic institutions, communities, healthcare systems, and other sectors. Submissions should highlight models of interdisciplinary collaboration, equity and inclusion, and community-based or participatory initiatives that strengthen prevention and population health outcomes.

Policy & Advocacy
Abstracts should highlight strategies for teaching health policy, advocacy, and civic engagement. Submissions may showcase effective approaches to translating evidence into policy, building coalitions for public health change, or integrating policy and advocacy training into educational programs.

Evolving Trends and Future Directions
Abstracts should address new, evolving, or cross-cutting topics that influence prevention and population health education. Submissions may explore areas such as climate change and environmental health, mental health and well-being, global health threats and preparedness, social determinants of health, or demographic shifts.

Who Should Submit?
Educators, researchers, students, practitioners, and leaders from across public health and the health professions are encouraged to share their work and insights.

Why Present?

Showcase Your Work
Share research projects, case studies, or practice experiences with a national audience.
Build Your CV
Strengthen your academic or professional portfolio with a peer-reviewed conference presentation.
Gain Feedback & Mentorship
Receive input from faculty experts and connect with potential mentors in your field.
Network with Leaders
Meet educators, researchers, and practitioners shaping the future of prevention and public health.
Enhance Presentation Skills
Practice communicating your ideas in formats designed for emerging scholars.

Presentation Types

Educators, Researchers & Practitioners
Students, Residents & Trainees

These presentations must be planned, led, and presented by faculty and/or professionals but can include student/trainee participation.

Seminar Presentation
A 20-minute session featuring a single presenter or co-presenters sharing research findings, program innovations, or scholarly insights. Ideal for focused topics with clear outcomes or implications for prevention and population health education. Includes discussion and/or Q&A.

Panel Discussion
A 45–60-minute moderated session with 3–5 presenters offering diverse perspectives on a shared theme. Encourages dialogue and audience interaction around complex or emerging issues.

Roundtable Dialogue
A 25-minute facilitated discussion, repeated for rotating participants, on a specific topic, challenge, or case study. Encourages peer exchange, reflection, and collaborative problem-solving. The abstract submission should include a summary describing the problem or issue, its significance, the questions to be posed, and a plan for engaging the participants.

Interactive Workshop
A 60–90-minute hands-on session with structured activities designed to build skills, explore frameworks, or apply concepts in real time. Workshops should include active learning strategies and clear takeaways for participants.

Lightning Presentation - New format
Flexible format designed to replace poster presentations in a more dynamic format.
A 5-minute presentation given in rapid format, using a maximum of five slides, ideal for highlighting projects, pilot studies, case examples, or concise updates. Presentations focus on key lessons learned and practical applications.

The work submitted must have been completed while you were a student, resident, or trainee. You’re welcome to submit, even if you’ve since graduated or now also have a faculty or professional role. Just make sure your abstract highlights the work you did in your learner role and lists the school, residency, or training site you were enrolled at the time.

Learner Showcase - New format
A 5-minute rapid-format presentation selected from student, resident, and trainee submissions. This high-visibility platform provides emerging scholars with the opportunity to share their work, gain peer recognition, and receive faculty feedback. Replacing traditional posters, the format is designed to be dynamic and engaging, with a maximum of five slides. One slide—poster-style or highlighting key conclusions—must be uploaded prior to the conference into the conference app.

Showcase Awards
Select student, resident, and trainee presentations in the Learner Showcase will be recognized for clarity, relevance, approach, and presentation quality. Award winners will be announced and recognized during the annual APTR Luncheon