The SOHPM seeks abstracts focused on the experiences and care of fetuses, infants, children, adolescents and young adults with life-threatening or life-shortening conditions and their families.
- Four types of abstracts will be considered for acceptance: 1) original research, 2) single case or case series report, 3) innovative programs, and 4) quality improvement projects.
- If you are submitting a single case or a case series report, make sure that the report is HIPAA compliant and anonymized. This also applies to all other abstract types.
- This year, Maintenance of Certification (MOC) credit will be offered to those submitting abstracts describing quality improvement (QI) projects. Please go to www.aap.org/mocabstracts for specific instructions on format and content of QI abstracts as well as detailed requirements for obtaining MOC credit. You may also contact Emma Jones (emma_jones@dfci.harvard.edu ) or Norbert Weidner (norbert.weidner@cchmc.org) for additional information.
- Submission of abstracts to scientific meetings (such as this poster symposium at the (NCE) does not preclude concurrent submission of the abstract and related report of the study or program description to a journal for publication. Work that has been published prior to the due date for submission of this call for abstracts should not be submitted and will not be considered.
- The SOHPM is particularly keen to promote the career development of medical students, residents, fellows, and junior faculty. All are encouraged to apply.
- The SOHPM is also committed to the core value of interdisciplinary care, and welcomes submissions of abstracts from nursing, social work, child life, psychology, pastoral care, and other disciplines.
- Submission by members and non-members of the SOHPM are welcome. Abstracts authored by individuals who are not members of the SOHPM, however, do require a sponsor who is a member; it is the responsibility of the individual submitting the abstract to identify and collaborate with a sponsor, who in turn is responsible to assure adherence to all guidelines. Authors who are in search of a sponsor may contact Emma Jones (emma_jones@dfci.harvard.edu ) or Norbert Weidner (norbert.weidner@cchmc.org) for advice.
- All abstracts that involve human subjects research must have received local Institutional Review Board approval prior to conducting the research, and must state so in the abstract.
- Most accepted abstracts will be presented as a poster. At least one author is required to be present to display the poster. Select authors will be asked to deliver a brief oral presentation summarizing the abstract and highlighting key issues/findings.
- Authors selected to present must register and pay for the meeting (as well as any additional travel and housing expenses). The SOHPM does not have funds to cover these costs for authors of abstracts.
- Presenters of accepted abstracts should notify Emma Jones (emma_jones@dfci.harvard.edu ) or Norbert Weidner (norbert.weidner@cchmc.org) as soon as possible if they must cancel their presentation.
- Do not include the name of your institution or any other identifying information within the abstract. Abstracts containing identifying information will be disqualified.
- Is your abstract relevant to this year's Pediatrics for the 21st Century (Peds 21): The Medium Is the Message: How Electronic Media Are Transforming Our Patient's World? Click here to submit an abstract for the Peds 21 program.
If you've created a submitter account in a different program, you may use the same username and access key. If this is your first time submitting this year, please create a new account.
