Call for Submissions

Call for Workshops and Poster Abstracts

AAIM members were invited to submit workshop sessions and/or poster abstract proposals for the 2026 APDIM Fall Meeting, taking place October 15-17, 2026 in Louisville, KY. Workshop abstract submissions will open on March 30, 2026.

Please contact meetings@im.org with questions.

Submissions for APDIM 2026 will open on March 30, 2026.

APDIM Fall Workshops

All workshops will be 60 minutes in total duration and presented live in-person during the APDIM Fall Meeting. In addition to presenting in-person at the 2026 APDIM Fall Meeting, all accepted workshop speakers will pre-record their presentation for on-demand viewing after the meeting. Recording sessions will start in August: more information will be provided in the acceptance communications.

View a sample workshop proposal.

Please contact meetings@im.org with questions. Submitting workshop presenters will be notified by June 30.

Additional Information - Workshops

Accepted workshop presenters who do not record their presentation will have their workshop removed from the agenda and be prohibited from presenting.
 
APDIM Program Planning Committee will review all workshop and poster abstract proposals and reserve the right to refuse any proposal without cause.
 
Please note:
  • AAIM does not waive registration fees or reimburse expenses for workshop presenters.
  • Each workshop may have up to six total presenters.
  • Workshop presenters may not participate in more than one proposal.
  • Workshop presenters will pre-record their presentation for on-demand viewing after the meeting.
  • The primary submitter is responsible for providing all co-presenter names and contact information to AAIM.
  • All workshop and poster abstract communications will be sent to primary submitter only.

2026 APDIM Timeline

Workshops

  • Call for submissions
    Mar. 30-Apr. 24
  • Workshop presenters notified
    June 30

Posters

  • Call for submissions
    Apr. 27-May 18
  • Poster presenters notified
    July 31

APDIM Fall Poster Abstracts

APDIM Fall posters will be displayed and presented during the October 16th poster reception. In addition to presenting in-person at the 2026 APDIM Fall Meeting, all accepted poster presenters will provide a pre-recorded presentation for on-demand viewing during and after the meeting. 

APDIM Fall Meeting has two poster abstract submission categories.

Research

Programmatic Innovation

Research poster abstract submission fields include:

  • Background or introductory information
  • Aim
  • Methods
  • Results of the research
  • Brief discussion or conclusion

Programmatic innovation poster abstract submission will include:

  • Explanation of identifying and exploring the issue
  • Description of the innovations
  • Results to-date
  • Discussion, reflection, and/or lessons learned
  • Tips, tools, or works in progress

Submitting poster abstract presenters will be notified by July 31.

Tips for a Successful Poster Abstract Submission
  • Keep poster abstract titles succinct and to the point.
  • Use title case for poster abstract titles (ex. A Novel Curriculum for Systems-Based Practice); do not use all capital letters.
    Click here to use a title case converter tool.
  • Poster abstracts that present clinical studies or clinical research out of the context of student, resident, or fellowship education or programmatic innovation will not be reviewed.
  • Poster abstract descriptions should be no longer than 350 words.
  • Poster abstract marketing description will be used in all promotional materials for the virtual poster session and should be no longer than 250 words.