globalhealth 2011 - 38th Annual International Conference on Global Health

We are making some changes to our abstract submission forms this year and are running a little behind schedule. We apologize for that - we have heard from many of you who are eager to get started on writing and submitting abstracts!

Therefore, we are putting up information to help guide you in working on your abstracts. We encourage you to read through the information - for example, this year, we are emphasizing results-oriented research and program evaluation, so having at least preliminary results specifically stated in the abstract is essential. Also, please read over our theme for this year. Although the inclusion of the theme is not a requirement for abstracts (and will not be an element on which they are reviewed), our overall goal is to have a cohesive conference.
Important Information
Thank you for your interest in submitting an abstract to the Global Health Council’s 38th Annual International Conference on Global Health.

Once submitted, the abstracts will be reviewed internally by Global Health Council staff and then by the Program Review Committee, which will make the final determination as to whether an abstract is accepted. This Committee will be comprised of global health experts with experience in research; program implementation, monitoring and evaluation; service delivery; health care provision; and other relevant areas.

Each year, we receive about 1,000 abstracts and accept less than 300 ? the selection process is very competitive. Please read the requirements before submitting an abstract, as they will give you ideas for making your abstract more competitive.

This year, the Global Health Council is accepting the following abstract types:
Individual research abstracts
Individual program evaluation abstracts
New Investigators in Global Health (NIGH) abstracts
Complete panel containing 3-4 abstracts from different individuals and organizations
Selected abstracts may be presented in the following ways:
Panel:
Moderated 1.5 hour session with 3 or 4 presenters
15 minutes per presenter with Q&A period
Several sessions taking place concurrently during each time period

Roundtable:
Multiple roundtable presentations taking place concurrently in the same room
Presenters divided into different rooms based on abstract topic
Presenter sits at a table with a small group of participants to discuss a program or research topic
40 minute presentation, including Q&A period
Option not available for NIGH submission program.

Poster:
Visual presentation with charts, graphs, photos, drawings and/or text that describe their project or study
44 inches tall by 46 inches wide or 111 centimeters tall by 116 centimeters wide
Presenter must be available to speak with participants for 2 hours during their scheduled Poster Session.
Notification:

Notification of abstract status (accepted or not accepted) and the session format (panel, poster or roundtable) will be via the contact person email address listed on the submission.

If you have not heard from us by the appropriate date, please check your spam filter to make sure the notification didn’t get misdirected, and then email conference-AT-globalhealth.org.

Tentative Timeline (subject to change):

Abstract submission period Early December ? mid-January
Complete panel submission period Early January ? early February
Internal review by Global Health Council staff Late January ? early February
External review by Program Review Committee Early February ? late February
Notification of acceptance Late February ? early March

Where to Submit Your Abstract Online
Click here to submit your abstract online

Individual & New Investigator deadline was Jan. 21, 2011
Complete Panel deadline: 11:59 pm, Feb. 11, 2011