Call for Abstracts

Educating Leaders 2026, the AACOM Annual Conference (April 22 - 24, 2026)

Determine which abstract type is best suited for your presentation by reviewing the printable Abstract Submission Guides on the AACOM conference website. Use your AACOM account information to log into portal.
Monday, September 8, 4:00pm EDT, submission deadline.
October and November - peer review and scheduling.
December - Notifications of acceptance or rejection will be sent.
If accepted, all speakers must register during early bird registration period.

Read these descriptions to select the Abstract Type (Research, Programmatic Innovation, or Workshop) that best fits your submission.
Identify the Theme that aligns with your content (e.g., Technology and Innovation, Learning Strategies, Well-Being Initiatives).
Select the Audience Track based on your intended learners (e.g., Pre-Clerkship, GME, UME Services).

Research Abstract: For original investigations grounded in theory and methodology, aimed at generating generalizable knowledge and contributing to scholarly dissemination. Click here to download a pdf of the Research Abstract Guidelines.
Programmatic Innovation Abstract: For evaluated educational interventions or solutions that address challenges and improve learning, teaching, or institutional effectiveness without requiring a formal research design. Click here to download a pdf of the Programmatic Innovation Abstract Guidelines.
Workshop Abstract: For interactive, skill-based sessions designed to actively engage participants in practical learning and professional growth. Click here to download a pdf of the Workshop Abstract Guidelines.

Start your abstract by clicking on one of the submission icons and entering the required information into the submission portal.
You can return to My Submissions (via your Portal) to view or edit your draft at any time before the deadline.

List only individuals who will be presenting and registering for the conference. Do not include co-authors or contributors who are not presenting. (See abstract guides for more details.)
All presenters -oral or poster- are listed as "Speakers" in the program.
Omit names and titles in the abstract. Abstracts are reviewed anonymously without displaying speaker names.
The Primary Speaker is responsible for managing the submission, completing required tasks, and serving as AACOM's main point of contact. This may or may not be the most senior team member.
Only Submitters, Primary Speakers, and Organizers will have full access to the submission. Additional Speakers and other Workshop roles will be notified when added but will only be able to view the submission content.
Speakers may be added or removed upon request after the deadline and until February 28, 2026.

Once all steps are completed—including disclosure forms from all listed speakers—the abstract will be marked Complete.
You may return to My Submissions (via your Portal) to view or edit your draft at any time before Monday, September 8, 2025.

For general questions about the submission process (non-technical), contact AACOM at: annualconf@aacom.org.

For technical issues with the online submission portal, click Contact technical support or email aacom@confex.com.