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Oral and Poster Presentation Submission Items

These are the items needed to complete and submit an oral or poster presentation.

Lead Presenter Information

  • Name
  • Credentials (AA, BS, MD, etc.)
  • Organization where employed
  • Current title/position
  • Work address
  • Phone number
  • Preferred email address
  • Degrees earned (BA, BS, AS, PhD, MD, etc.)
  • Year graduated
  • Area of Study
  • Name of Institution
  • List all certifications and licensures
  • Biography (2-3 sentences in length) Write this EXACTLY as you would like it read when you are introduced for your presentation.

Second, Third, and Fourth Presenter Information (If applicable)

  • Name
  • Credentials (AA, BS, MD, etc.)
  • Organization where employed
  • Current title/position
  • Work address
  • Phone number
  • Preferred email address

Presentation Information

  • Presentation Title
  • Abstract of Presentation (maximum of 2,000 characters). Reviewers will use this information when selecting presentations for the conference.
  • Oral Presentations: List three objectives of your presentation. Be sure to use measurable objectives. The phrasing "understand" is NOT measurable. View a list of measurable examples to use in writing objectives.
    Objective example: Identify the processes involved in evaluating the effects of quality improvement programs.
    Provide three pre/post test questions and answers that participants will answer prior to your session and following your session to assess if their knowledge of the subject has changed. Be sure this is information that you will cover in your session. Questions MUST BE multiple choice or true/false.
  • Poster Presentations: List two objectives of your presentation. Be sure to use measurable objectives. The phrasing "understand" is NOT measurable. View a list of measurable examples to use in writing objectives.
    Objective example: Identify the processes involved in evaluating the effects of quality improvement programs.
    Provide two pre/post test questions and answers that participants will answer prior to your session and following your session to assess if their knowledge of the subject has changed. Be sure this is information that you will cover in your session. Questions MUST BE multiple choice or true/false.
  • Include a link or attach a pdf of the sources which help identify a need for the session that you are purposing to present.
  • Description for conference program (maximum of 400 characters)
  • Select the primary category in which your presentation fits:
    • Leadership/administration
    • Workforce
    • Innovation in Practice
  • Have you or do you plan on submitting this topic proposal to another conference in North Dakota in 2026?
  • Oral presentations are 45 minutes in length. Poster presentations will occur on Thursday in conjunction with the Exhibitor/Attendee Networking lunch from 11:30 am – 1:30 pm.

Lead Presenter Disclosure

  • Answer yes or no: Will the presentation over which you have control include discussion of any commercial products or services?
  • Answer yes or no: Do you or any member of your immediate family have a relevant financial interest or other relationship with the manufacturer(s) of any of the products or provider(s) or any of the services you intend to discuss? If yes, list the manufacturer(s) or provider(s) and describe the nature of the relationship.
    • Grant or research support
    • Employee or paid consultant
    • Speakers' bureau
    • Major stock or investment holder
    • Other
  • Answer yes or no: Will your presentation include discussion of off-label and/or investigational uses of any product or services? If yes, please describe.
  • Answer yes or no: Will you use trade names in your presentation? If yes, please describe.
  • Indicate Understanding: All accepted presenters will receive a letter of agreement with requested information required for continuing education approval. This must be submitted in order to present. The lead presenter is responsible for ensuring all co-presenters complete letters of agreement, which will be sent via email upon acceptance of the presentation proposal.
  • Must agree to: I understand that no honorarium or travel expense reimbursement will be provided for any presenter submitting through the "Call for Presentations" process. All lead presenters and co-presenters are required to register as a conference attendee. Oral and poster presenters receive a discounted registration fee for full conference attendance.
  • Must agree to: I agree to complete the presenter agreement and Continuing Education forms and submit my presentation slides and handouts (copy of my poster) by the deadlines indicated in the presenter agreement. ALL SLIDES MUST BE REVIEWED BY THE OFFICE OF CME PRIOR TO CONFERENCE.