Call For Proposals

DEADLINE EXTENDED TO MARCH 20, 2024

The AABC Program Committee is accepting proposals to present at the 2024 AABC Birth Institute to be held November 7-10, 2024 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The theme of the conference is Bridging Gaps, Crafting Journeys - Uniting Birth Centers Nationwide.

The AABC Birth Institute, the annual convention of the American Association of Birth Centers, is the nation's premier conference for birth centers and brings together about 200 birth advocates from across the nation.

We welcome abstracts that address clinical issues and administrative challenges for birth center providers/administrators, and others developing innovative solutions in maternity care. Whenever possible, abstract submissions should include content about racism and health disparities, social determinants of health, and diversity and inclusion.

How to Submit a Proposal

Use the online submission form to submit your proposal by 11:59PM ET on March 20, 2024. 

Only complete proposals will be considered by the AABC Program Committee.

We recommend preparing your information in advance of submission. 

APPLICATION OVERVIEW INFORMATION

  1. Title of Presentation

  2. Summary Description (limit 250 words)

  3. Type of Presentation (check all that apply)

    • Half-Day Workshop (3-4 hours)

    • Education session (60 minutes)

    • Research panel presentation (20 minutes)

    • (NEW) PechaKucha (7 minutes plus discussion) – The PechaKucha 20x20 presentation format is a slide show of 20 images, each auto-advancing after 20 seconds. It’s non-stop and you've got 400 seconds to tell your story, with visuals guiding the way.

    • Poster Presentation

  4. Primary Focus of Presentation

    • Research

    • Clinical

    • Administrative

    • Timely Topic (please specify)

  5. Should the conference need to move an online format, is the presentation translatable to an online format?

  6. Presenter(s) Information

    • Name

    • Credentials

    • Organization

    • Title

    • Email

    • Phone

    • Mailing Address

    • City, State, Zip

    • Bio (150 words); upload CV/Resume

  7. Learning Objectives – Provide at least 3 learning objectives for every hour of learning that clearly state what the participant will learn from attending this session, e.g. 60 minute breakout needs 3 objectives, 4 hour workshop needs 12 objectives.

  8. Content Outline – Address the topic and all the objectives. Include time that will be allotted for each section.

  9. Does the session include pharmacotherapeutics for APRNs? If yes, describe the content and how much of it is related to advanced pharmacotherapeutics.

  10. Bibliography – Provide at least 6 evidence-based resources. References should be within the past 5 years unless reference is a classic that is still relevant. At least 4 of the references should be from a peer-reviewed journal. Use APA format; you can use a free APA citation generator, like this.

  11. Acknowledgment that you have read the Presenter Information included in this Call for Proposals.\

  12. Acknowledgement that you have read and agree to the AABC Community Agreements.