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Call for Abstract Submissions for the 5th Annual

LGBT Health Workforce Conference

 

Applications due December 31, 2016

 

We invite you to submit an abstract to next year’s LGBT Health Workforce Conference.  The 5th annual conference will take place at Hunter College University in New York City on Friday, April 21, and Saturday, April 22, 2017.   The conference will be titled, Collaborative Health Care Initiatives for the LGBT Community Today and Tomorrow. 

 

As we approach the end of 2016, it is time to reflect on the coming challenges and innovations in care for LGBT patients.  LGBT inclusion in electronic medical records, improved access to insurance coverage, and an aging LGBT population are just some examples of the many areas where health care professionals will be challenged to provide quality care to an increasingly diverse patient population. New collaborative strategies will be needed in 2017 to meet LGBT health goals: linking patients to inclusive and quality care, educating patients on health maintenance, and training a health workforce that is empathetic to their patients and knowledgeable of their health concerns.

Proposals are intended to provide a forum for the extended exchange of ideas among participants on topics of broad interest regarding empowering the health care workforce to care for LGBT patients.  The Program Committee is most interested in workshops detailing: 1) innovative research describing LGBT health disparities, 2) best practices in the care of LGBT patients, 3) institutional climate practices supporting the inclusion of LGBT patients, and 4) educational initiatives to train health care providers to provide better care to LGBT patients. However, other LGBT workforce-related proposals will be considered.

Suggested Topics

  • Disease prevention and screening for LGBT patients (e.g.: STIs, cardiovascular disease, cancer, depression/anxiety/suicidal ideation, substance use, tobacco cessation, partner violence)
  • LGBT patient access to care
  • Best clinical practices in the care of LGBT patients and subpopulations (e.g.: LGBT elders, LGBT youth)
  • Access to and utilization of PREP (HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis)
  • Competency-based curriculum development and assessment for health professionals
  • Electronic medical records and sexual orientation / gender identity data collection
  • Climate: University/Academic Health Center/Hospital/Clinic
  • Interprofessional collaboration / Interprofessional education / Interprofessional care teams
  • Health Policy Updates: Federal and State
  • Community Activism
  • Social Media & Marketing
  • Leadership and LGBT Health
  • LGBT Health Funding Opportunities: Federal and Foundation
  • Advising or Mentoring LGBT Health Professionals and Students
  • LGBT Health Workforce Research
  • Intersectionalities (e.g., race and gender in LGBT communities)
  • Caring for LGBT health professionals: preserving passion and preventing burnout

Oral Proposals

Selected proposals will be grouped by topic during one of the three 75-minute concurrent blocks (each block will offer three sessions). If accepted, each speaker(s) on a panel will have 20-30 minutes for their presentation, for a total of 2-3 presentations; 15 minutes will be reserved for discussion at the end of each panel.

Oral Proposal Submission Format

Applicants have the choice of submitting: 1.) a single abstract that (if accepted) will be assigned to a 75-minute panel with others presenting on related topics, OR 2.) a 75-minute panel of two-three presentations on a related topic. Authors are welcome to submit multiple abstracts for consideration.

  1. Title of submission
  2. A list of presenter(s) (no more than three presenters)
  3. Intended audience
  4. Abstract category (research, best practices, topic review)
  5. Learning objectives (maximum 100 words)
  6. Abstract body (maximum 350 words)

Review Process

The selection committee is particularly interested in proposals that highlight: health concerns for LGBT patients, best practices in the care of LGBT patients, up-to-date climate practices and/or educational content, and climate practices and/or educational content with interprofessional application. The committee will place higher preference on work that is already completed at the time of submission. A copy of the final presentations (oral and poster) will be due one month prior to the conference.

The review process will be competitive. Submissions must follow the template in order to be considered for peer review. Submissions will be selected for presentation following peer review. Sessions presenting a diverse range of topics and presenters will be selected from submissions with the highest ratings. Use the following criteria as a guideline when preparing your submission:

• Topic Timeliness/Interest Potential
• Clarity of Write-Up: Content
• Creativity and Originality: Work shows creativity and originality
• Audience: Level of participant involvement is appropriate for a small group discussion
• Adaptability: Ideas have the potential to be adapted to other institutions

If selected, you must register for the conference to present your oral or poster presentation.  We regret that we cannot waive the registration fee or pay travel expenses for presenters.

In order for your submission to be complete, you must:

  • Complete the online proposal form.
  • Submit a curriculum vitae for each presenter (for panel presentations only) at the time of online proposal form submission.

Proposals must be submitted by 5:00 PM (Pacific) on December 31, 2016.

Questions about abstract preparation should be directed to our Contact Us form.

Poster Proposals

Poster presenters will have the opportunity to present their accepted submissions on 4' x 8' poster boards during the Poster Session and Reception.

Awards:

 

Winners will be acknowledged in the following areas:

  1. Educational Innovation
  2. Clinical Research 

 

Both winners will receive a $250 cash reward, registration for the 2017 LGBT Healthcare Workforce Conference.

Poster Proposal Submission Format

Authors are welcome to submit multiple abstracts for consideration. Please include the following:

  1. Title of submission
  2. A list of co-author(s) (no more than three presenters)
  3. Intended audience
  4. Abstract category (research, best practices, topic review, educational innovation)
  5. Learning objectives (maximum 100 words)
  6. Abstract body (maximum 350 words)*

 

*The abstract for educational innovations should include the following:

  • Background (reason the educational activity is needed)
  • Methods (description of instructional content, faculty development, means of learner assessment)
  • Results of assessment
  • Reflection (limitations, lessons learned)

 

 

Evaluation and Consideration

  • Topic Timeliness/Interest Potential
  • Clarity of Content
  • Creativity and Originality
  • Audience: Does the project describe add new knowledge to individuals responsible for building the LGBT Health Workforce or LGBTQ patients?
  • Adaptability: Can the project/innovation be adapted to other institutions?

If selected, you must register for the conference to present your oral or poster presentation.  We regret that we cannot waive the registration fee or pay travel expenses for presenters.

In order for your poster proposal submission to be complete, you must:

Proposals must be submitted by 5:00 PM (Pacific) on December 31, 2015.

Questions about abstract preparation should be directed to our Contact Us form.

Deadline and Notification

Proposals must be submitted by 5:00 PM (Pacific) on December 31, 2016.

Notification of accepted proposals will be sent on January 23, 2017.

Questions about abstract preparation should be directed to Michelina Stoddard at Contact Us form.