Submission Instructions

Instructions for Abstract Submission

The 2012 cohosted Conference will allow participants to submit abstracts to two separate tracks:

1. Data and Scientific Research.
2. Program and Policy.

Please see the information below for submission instructions for the Data and Scientific Research track.  Please refer to the CityMatCH conference Web site for instructions on submission to the Program and Policy abstract track. The following procedures must be adhered to precisely for all Data and Scientific Research abstracts. Please note: If your abstract does not include all of the categories below, it will not be considered for review.

1. Abstracts MUST be limited to 350 words (excluding title, author, and affiliation; there will be no exceptions.)

   Abstracts MUST be structured with the following subheadings to be considered for review:

   • Background: statement of the public health issue that is addressed by your study; what is known and what is not known.
   • Study Question: one sentence stating your study question(s).
   • Methods: concise description of study design, data sources, and analysis methods; including study limitations.
   • Results: key findings from data analysis and limitations.
   • Conclusions: summary statement of key findings.
   • Public Health Implications: statement of potential uses of this study for science, policy, programs, public or provider education.

2. Edit abstracts carefully before submission. Abstracts will be made available to conference participants on a conference Web site as submitted—no substitutes or editorial changes will be made.
3. Authors of submitted abstracts will be required to submit a brief profile at the time of abstract submission. Profiles will be sent to moderators to use during breakout sessions.

 

Tips and Examples of Data and Scientific Research Abstracts

• Tips for Writing a Good Abstract [PDF- 57KB]
• Model High-Scoring Abstract Example 1 [PDF - 108]
• Model High-Scoring Abstract Example 2 [PDF - 127]

 

Presentation Options

• Single abstract for oral or poster presentation.
• Proposals for symposia.
• Proposals for workshops.

 

Abstract Submission and Deadlines

Please note: Abstract submissions are administered by Precis, an online abstract management service. You must register and then login to access the abstract submission page.

All abstracts (including MCH Professionals, Fellows, Students, Interns, Trainees, and CDC EIS Officers) are due by 11:59 p.m. PT on Friday, June 15, 2012.

Contact Maureen Fitzgerald at mchepireg@unmc.edu if you have questions regarding your abstract submission.

 

Peer Review

Abstracts will undergo a three-panel blind peer review based on the following criteria:

• Innovation.
• Methodology and Approach.
• Implications for Public Health Practice, Policy, or Research.
• Overall Presentation and Quality.

 

Accepted Abstracts

Accepted abstracts will be made available to conference participants on a conference Web site. Highest priority will be given to abstracts that present results that are complete, clear, and relevant to state and local MCH practice.

 

Acceptance Notification

Abstract acceptance status letters will be emailed by Friday, August 31, 2012.