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2023 ACSM Session Proposal Submission Guidelines
The deadline to submit session proposals has been extended to:
Monday, September 12, 2022 at 11:59 pm ET

Please review the guidelines carefully as session proposal submissions that do not adhere to the submission requirements may not qualify to be reviewed by The Committee on Scientific Program. Each session proposal must be completed and submitted via the online submission portal.

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Download the Proposal Submission Planning Toolwhich will walk you through all the steps needed for your online submission. Please do not email the planning tool.

  • At least one ACOG member must be included in each session proposal
  • Owners and employees of commercial companies cannot be considered for presentation
  • The presentation content must be relevant, accurate, balanced, and include evidence-based recommendations
  • Presentations that promote corporate products or services will not be accepted. Corporate support, if any, must be disclosed.
  • ALL faculty must complete all forms for the submission to be considered
  • Artwork, images, tables, and graphs cannot be included in the submission
  • If your proposal is selected, you will be required to present the session in person

Submitters should select a preferred session type and submit an outline that includes details:

  • content of the course
  • intended learner/audience
  • benefits of attending the course
  • the value/need of the subject matter
  • how your session represents diverse perspectives
  • how your session will achieve identified learning outcomes

Examples of session topics include:

  • review of clinical evidence and guidelines
  • presentation of novel programs with evaluation
  • quality improvement topics
  • discussions of clinical controversy
  • practice management and physician wellbeing

The submitting author will receive electronic notification of session selection by December 31, 2022.

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