Submit a Proposal for Presentation at AMWA's 73rd Annual Conference
November 6-9, 2013, Columbus, OH
Complete a proposal submission form and submit it no later than February 28, 2013, to annual_conference@amwa.org. See below for FAQ's.
The AMWA Annual Conference is the ultimate resource for medical communicators around the world, offering educational and networking opportunities beyond compare in the field. You can become a greater part of the AMWA conference experience by submitting a proposal to share your expertise with your colleagues in Columbus!
Presenting at the AMWA Annual Conference offers outstanding opportunities for professional growth and development:
- Establish yourself as an expert in your field
- Enhance your portfolio
- Hone your presentation skills
- Increase the visibility of your specialty area or business
- Network with colleagues
Submitting a proposal for an AMWA conference presentation is easy with the new AMWA Annual Conference Call for Program Proposals. It's now even more exciting to present at the AMWA Annual Conference because you can choose to present in a traditional session or in one of several new, innovative session formats.
For its 2013 Annual Conference, AMWA encourages presentations, as always, on regulatory and journal article writing, freelancing, and journal management. In addition, AMWA especially seeks presentations on topics of special interest, such as:
- Coaching/mentoring
- Collaborative work styles
- Communication theory
- Effects of the economy
- Health care reform
- Project management
- Technology
- Writing for lay audiences
All proposals will be peer reviewed by the AMWA Annual Conference Program Committee and evaluated for the following.
- Content and relevance of the topic
- Quality and clarity of writing in the proposal
- Value of learning objectives
- Format and degree of learner interactivity
- Past successes of similar presentations
- Number of other submissions on the same topic
- Historical speaker evaluation ratings
- Overall contribution to the 2013 AMWA Annual Conference
Topic Areas
You will be asked on the Call for Program Proposals form to assign at least one topic to your proposed presentation. The following are the most commonly sought or most needed topics at the AMWA Annual Conference. (If more than one topic can define your presentation, you may select up to two topics that best describe your presentation.)
- Business aspects of freelancing
- Collaborative work relationships
- Communication issues (comprehension, usability, etc)
- Continuing education for health care professionals (needs assessments, adult learning principles, etc)
- Design principles (slides, posters, print, etc)
- Ethics
- Grant writing and editing
- Health and medicine
- Journal management
- Marketing
- Medical devices (writing, editing, etc)
- Presentation skills (oral)
- Project management
- Professional development (management/leadership skills, coaching/mentoring, etc)
- Public relations
- Publishing trends
- Regulatory writing
- Sales training
- Using technology/social media
- Web design
- Work/life issues (ergonomics, productivity, work/life balance, finances, etc)
- Writing for consumers (health literacy, targeted messages, etc)
- Writing for new media (applications, mobile devices, etc)
- Writing Web content (for professional or lay audiences)
- Writing/editing for an ESL audience
- Writing/editing for peer-reviewed publications or presentations (abstracts, posters, journals, etc)
Complete a proposal submission form and submit it no later than February 28, 2013, to
annual_conference @amwa.org.
Call for Program Proposals FAQs
Who should submit?
Anyone—AMWA member or not—who has in-depth knowledge of or experience with a topic of interest to medical writers and editors can and should submit a proposal for consideration. AMWA does not require a specific number of years of experience in the field or previous speaking experience, although such criteria may be considered in the selection process.
How many proposals may I submit?
You may submit up to three proposals for the 2013 AMWA Annual Conference.
For how many sessions may I serve as a speaker, panelist, or moderator?
An individual may participate as a speaker, panelist, or moderator a total of three times throughout the duration of the 2013 AMWA Annual Conference (this does not include workshop leaders).
How many co-presenters may I have for a session?
The AMWA Annual Conference Program Committee appreciates the value that varied perspectives add to a presentation. However, to ensure that the participants benefit from all speakers, the number of co-presenters is limited to two or three based on the session format.
What if I want my presentation to include a specific subtopic but I am not familiar with an expert on that topic?
You should make an effort to identify the speakers for your session (through networking or social media, for example), but if you cannot find a suitable speaker, describe the subtopic in your proposal, and the Annual Conference Program Committee can help to identify an expert for your proposed session.
What audiovisual equipment is available?
One LCD projector and stand, one laptop computer, one large screen, a lectern with a microphone, and a head table are provided in the meeting rooms for Topic or How-To Seminars, Pro/Con Debates and Panel Presentations. Table space with electrical outlets and Internet connectivity is provided for AMWA Hands-On Demonstrations. No audiovisual equipment is provided for Roundtable Discussions or Poster Sessions.
Who sets up the audiovisual equipment?
Audiovisual equipment will be set up for you by the AMWA-contracted audiovisual company before presentations. Presenters must arrive at the meeting room at least 20 minutes before the start to check the audiovisual set-up.
I want to provide handouts to those attending my session. Does AMWA handle production?
AMWA does not produce printed handouts for distribution at the AMWA Annual Conference. Presenters who provide handouts are responsible for their production, costs, and distribution. (The number of attendees in a session ranges from 20 to 150. If you submit them to AMWA, we will make them accessible after the conference on the AMWA website. If your presentation or handouts contain art or text from other sources, be sure to credit the sources and obtain permission as appropriate.
Do presenters need to register and pay to attend the AMWA Annual Conference?
Costs associated with attending the 2013 AMWA Annual Conference are the responsibility of the individual presenter. All presenters are required to register and pay fees to attend the AMWA Annual Conference. Registration fees and travel and hotel information will be posted on www.AMWA.orgin April 2013.
Are all proposals accepted?
No. All proposals are peer reviewed and selected on the basis of specific criteria: content and relevance of the topic, quality and clarity of writing, value of learning objectives, format and degree of learner interactivity, past successes of similar presentations, number of other submissions on the same topic, historical speaker evaluation ratings, overall contribution to the 2013 AMWA Annual Conference program, and other pertinent information. Please note that if your proposal is not accepted it does not necessarily mean that the proposal was not good or that the topic was not relevant; it may be that we received many proposals on the same topic and had to make difficult decisions.
When will I know if my proposal is accepted?
Notification letters will be e-mailed no later than May 10, 2013. If you have not received an e-mail notification by May 10, 2013, please check your spam filters and then contact us at annual_conference@amwa.orgto verify the status of your proposal.
Do presenters need to register and pay to attend the AMWA Annual Conference?
Speakers are required to register for the conference. AMWA does have very reasonable one-day registration rates. Registration details will be posted in the spring.
Note: Selling or promoting products or services is prohibited in AMWA Annual Conference presentations.
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