Subsequent Call for Case Studies and Scholarly Works in Progress for Early Career and Professionals in Training

This call is closed September 28 at 11:59pm PT.

Abstracts submitted through the Subsequent Call for Case Studies and Scholarly Works are for the Annual Assembly of Hospice and Palliative Care which will take place March 20-23, 2024, in Phoenix, AZ.

The 2024 Annual Assembly will be presented as a modified hybrid event with combined live streaming and in-person experiences, and on-demand access through July 2024.

Proposals submitted during this call are for the Annual Assembly is open specifically to professionals in training or early career hospice and palliative care professionals.

• Early Career Professionals (ECP) are defined as someone who has completed up to 5 years of post-training.
• Professionals in Training (PIT) are defined as someone currently engaged in a formal education/training program.

About the Call

The Subsequent Call for Case Studies and Scholarly Works is specifically intended for professionals in training (scholars) or early career hospice and palliative care professionals to have an opportunity to present their peer-reviewed work at a nationally accredited conference in addition to having their work published in the Journal of Pain and Symptom Management.

This subsequent call for abstracts collects case studies and scholarly studies/research in progress in the form of podium presentations or poster presentations.

Early career and professionals in training author abstract submissions not accepted in the July Principal Call for Abstracts on Emerging Scientific and Clinical Advances in the Field of Hospice and Palliative Care are eligible for to re-submit your abstract to this call.

• Final results of your research or project are not required to be included in the abstract text for committee review for this subsequent call. This call accepts both works in progress and completed studies for abstract review.
• The presenter and lead author must be an early career professional or professional in training, though more senior co-authors may be included in the submission.
• Scholars (professionals in training) are not limited to poster presentations only. Scholarly works-in-progress are invited to be submitted as 15-podium podium presentations or poster presentations.
• Case studies may be submitted as 15-minute podium presentations or poster presentations.
• If your submission is not accepted as a 15-minute podium presentation it will automatically be considered as a poster presentation.

Selected content is intended to enrich hospice and palliative care, education, science, and practice. All scientific research referred to, reported, or used in this accredited educational conference in support or justification of a patient care recommendation must conform to the generally accepted standards of experimental design, data collection, analysis, and interpretation.

The Subsequent Call for Case Studies and Scholarly Works is closed September 28 at 11:59pm PT.

Abstract Submission Options

• Podium (oral) Presentations
• Poster Presentations

Annual Assembly Desired Outcomes

Through interdisciplinary team collaboration and integrated enactment, our Annual Assembly desired outcome is to enhance the learners’ knowledge/skills/strategy or performance to increase competency, influence behaviors, and/or improve patient outcomes in hospice and palliative care.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement

The Planners of the 2024 Annual Assembly are committed to creating a welcoming environment in which all members see themselves reflected in the Annual Assembly experience and can join together to support one another in a diverse and inclusive atmosphere.

In support of this commitment, submitted abstracts are to address the impact of the proposed topic or research on underrepresented and underserved populations to better equip hospice and palliative care professionals with knowledge and skills to deliver high-quality, culturally sensitive person-centered care. You are asked to address issues of cultural humility and sensitivity in your abstract, case examples, and, where applicable, describe how issues of cultural diversity and inclusion are considered in the specific aims or session narrative of your proposed content.

Accepted abstract titles may undergo secondary DEI title review by the AAHPM DEI and HPNA DEIB committees. Minor adjustments may be made to submitted abstract titles to reflect AAHPM’s and HPNA’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.

Submission Instructions

To get started, download the 2024 Subsequent Submission Guidelines to work with your colleagues before entering the information to the electronic submissions system. Hard-copy proposals will not be accepted.

All information requested on the electronic submission form is due Thursday, September 28, 2023, at midnight PT.

Abstract Submission Fee: There is a $40 non-refundable abstract processing fee for submission of each abstract for peer review to be paid upon completion. This includes a $1 credit card transaction fee for a total of $41 to be charged to the credit card used. Please complete the attestation in the online submission form when submitting your abstract.

Once you have completed all forms, paid the fee, and clicked “Submit” via the electronic submission system, the abstract will automatically be sent to the AAHPM office.

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.

Review and Notifications

Abstracts will be reviewed by members of the Annual Assembly Planning Committee based on the review criteria.

Abstracts will enter the review process in mid-October 2023.

Notification of abstract status will be sent via email the week of December 4, 2023, to the submitting author listed on the abstract.

Registration

If your abstract is accepted, all presenting faculty must register for the Annual Assembly of Hospice and Palliative Care.

Poster presenters only: At least one early career/professional in training author per submitted poster must be willing to participate in the faculty-attended poster sessions in-person to be determined and shared in your faculty portal upon acceptance as the schedule develops, as a condition of acceptance and be registered to attend the 2024 Annual Assembly.

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.