“In the Service of Health: Boots on the Ground for a Healthy Nation.“
“In research and in treatment,” the PHS protects America’s health today and every day since 1798. Share the story of your work as part of America’s uniformed force defending the Nation’s health.
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Pre-Conference Sessions
The call for Pre-Conference Abstracts is now CLOSED.
Pre-Conference Abstracts will be reviewed after the submission deadline passes. Submitters will be notified of their status by the committee and given instructions on how to complete their registration and any other necessary items for the conference.
During the submission process, you will be required to provide the session title, description, learning objectives, and each presenter’s name, email, bio, CV/Resume, and financial disclosure. If you are selected to present your presenters will be given the opportunity to provide a headshot. If they choose to provide a headshot, please submit it as a 240 px by 240 px jpg or png formatted file.
The deadline for submission is December 31, 2022.
If you have any questions please contact [email protected].
Scientific Track Oral Presentations
The call for abstracts is closed.
The USPHS Scientific & Training Symposium’s Scientific Track Sessions focus on the measurable impacts achieved by USPHS Commissioned Corps officers and our public health partners and how these efforts protect, promote, and advance the health and safety of our nation.
Abstract submissions of original research, education, practice, policy changes, program evaluation, case studies, and development of guidance or recommendations are welcome.
The Symposium’s Scientific Track Sessions are distinct in that selected presentations must demonstrate adherence to scientific methodology. While any topic relevant to the Symposium theme is welcome, all submitted abstracts must include a background section, structured methodology, clear results (or lessons learned), and conclusions or recommendations for future policy, programs, clinical practice, or research. Abstracts will be scored lower if these key components are missing or incomplete. For further guidance, please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ): Writing Effective Scientific Abstracts for the USPHS Symposium document.
The deadline to submit an abstract was December 16, 2022.
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If you have any technical issues or questions about the abstract submission process, please contact: [email protected].
Category Day Presentations
Symposium category agendas are formed through committees led by Category Representatives appointed by each Chief Professional Officer (CPO). If you are interested in presenting during your category day, please contact your Category Representative.
Registration is now open for confirmed speakers. An email was sent to all confirmed speakers with instructions on how to register and what information will be required during registration. If you cannot find the email, please reach out to your Category Representative for additional information.
All calls for abstracts that have been submitted to us are posted below.