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19th Annual Art & Science of Health Promotion Conference
What Works Best in Health Promotion?
Core Conference: March 16-19, 2009
Moscone Center
| San Francisco, CA


CALL FOR PROPOSALS

Peer Presentations v  Making Connections v  Breakouts v Due Dates

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Peer Presentations

Panel Discussions
One-hour panel discussions will be scheduled throughout the conference. Panel discussions can address topics related to the conference theme, or other current critical health promotion topics. Panel moderators will plan the agenda, moderate the panel, and secure two to three other panel members. Proposals for panel discussions should include a brief summary of the topic to be discussed, and a list of speakers being considered for the panels.

Program Descriptions
One-hour program descriptions will be scheduled throughout the conference. Program descriptions should describe programs already implemented in workplace, school, clinical, community, or other settings. Program description presenters should be responsible for developing and/or managing the program they are describing. Proposals will not be considered from program vendors unless they are presented in conjunction with the client. Proposals should provide a description of the program organized under the following subheadings: Organization (or community), program components, program history, and program impact. Proposals should include a brief statement about what makes the program special. Copies of any published materials describing the program should be included in the proposal.

Research Reports
One-hour research reports will be scheduled throughout the conference. To be considered, research reports must have superior methodology and address topics relevant to the conference theme or a topic of landmark significance. Prior publication or presentation of the research will not influence likelihood of acceptance. Research report presenters should be the principal or co-principal investigator of the research they are describing and have a thorough grasp of research methodology. Proposals should include a description of research organized under the following subheadings: statement of the problem, study design, sample size and composition, measures utilized, analysis methods, results, and conclusion. They should also include a brief statement about what makes the research special and an abstract of the session to be presented. Copies of abstracts (or internet links) of published articles relative to the research should be included in the proposal.

To submit a proposal for a Peer Presentation (Panel Discussion, Program Description or Research Report) list three learning objectives, an abstract and an outline of the session to be presented and a one-page summary of the presenter's education credentials, work experience, and presentation experience. Research presenters should also include their research experience. Peer presenters will be listed in the conference manual and on their nametags as conference faculty. They will receive a conference fee waiver and will be responsible for all their own travel and lodging expenses.

Proposals for Peer Presentations are due by October 1, 2008

Making Connections

Opportunities for "Making Connections" will be scheduled throughout the conference. The purpose of "Making Connections" is to provide a mechanism for people with similar professional or personal interests to get together at the conference for a conversation, a discussion, a meal, a workout or a fun activity. These "Connections" might attract as few as two or as many as 50 or more people. People who offer a "Connection" should be prepared to start the discussion, meal plan or activity and let the group take it from there.

To submit a proposal for "Making Connections"
List name and title of the person suggesting the Connection, and a three to ten word description of the Connection (ie the discussion, meal, or activity proposed). For example “Connections” might include talking about hospital health promotion programs, going for a run, talking about legislative advocacy, going out to dinner for Italian food, talking about financial analysis, etc. Making Connections leaders will be recognized in the conference manual, and on their nametags, as conference faculty. Making Connections leaders will pay the regular conference registration fee and be responsible for their own travel and lodging expenses.

Proposals for "Making Connections" can be submitted November 1, 2008 through January 30, 2009 and will be accepted on a rolling basis.
 

Poster Presentations

Poster presentations will be scheduled in the morning and afternoon throughout the conference. Research poster sessions will describe research conducted by the presenter. Case study poster sessions will describe innovative programs in worksite, hospital, school, community, or other settings.

To submit a proposal for a Poster Presentation
Include a one-page summary of the presenter's education and work experience, a 200-word abstract, and specify if the presentation describes a research or a case study poster.

Research abstracts should be organized in seven paragraphs with the following sub-headings: statement of the problem, study design, sample size and composition, measures utilized, analysis method, results, and conclusions.

Case Study abstracts should be organized in four paragraphs with the following sub-headings: description of the organization (or community), summary of the primary program, explanation of the evaluation plan, summary of the program impact. Poster presenters will be recognized in the conference manual, and on their nametags, as conference faculty.

Poster presenters will pay the regular conference registration fee and be responsible for their own travel and lodging expenses.

Proposals for poster presentations can be submitted September 1, 2007 through January 30, 2009 and will be reviewed and accepted on a rolling basis.

Breakout Sessions

Seventy-five-minute breakout sessions will be held in the morning and afternoon throughout the conference. Sessions should combine structured lecture with group discussions and exercises as appropriate.

To submit a proposal for a Breakout Session
Include a one page summary of the presenter's educational, certification credentials and work experience, a list of presentations made in the past five years, a 150-word narrative abstract, an outline illustrating the format of the session and 3 learning objectives. Breakout session presenters receive a conference fee waiver, and allowance for travel and lodging.
Proposals are due by June 13, 2008

Proposal Due Dates

Breakout Sessions: June 13, 2008

Peer Presentations: October 1, 2008
-Research Presentations
-Program Descriptions
-Panel Discussions

Poster Presentations: September 1, 2008 – January 30, 2009
Accepted on a rolling basis

Making Connections: November 1, 2008 – January 30, 2009
Accepted on a rolling basis

Submit all proposals to:
Proposals2009@HealthPromotionConference.org

 

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