2008 Call for Abstracts Frequently Asked Questions

1) I am a member of AcademyHealth. Why won't my login name and password allow me to submit an abstract?
The abstract system is not connected to AcademyHealth's membership system. In order to submit an abstract, you need to register online with the call for abstracts system. To set up an ID and password, go to academyhealth.org/arm/abstracts/login.cfm.

2) I forgot my user name and password. Can you help me?
Yes. Send your request to arm@academyhealth.org.

3) My abstract could possibly be used in more than one theme. May I submit a single abstract to more than one theme?
No. You may submit an individual abstract to ONLY ONE theme. Please submit your abstract to the theme that you consider most appropriate.

4) May I submit the same abstract to the Call for Papers and the Call for Posters?
No. You may NOT submit the same abstract to both categories.

5) Do I have a better chance of having my abstract accepted to one theme over another theme?
No. The acceptance rate is the same for all themes. The number of abstracts selected is proportionate to the number of submissions to that theme.

6) Once I have submitted an abstract, may I make edits?
Yes. You may edit your abstract until 5 p.m. EST, TUESDAY, JANUARY 15. Log back into the abstract system using your user name and password and edit your abstract.

7) What is the total word limit of my abstract submission?
The total word limit beginning with the Research Objective section is 500 words. The section titles (i.e., Principal Findings, Implications for Policy, Practice or Delivery) are not included in the word count.

8) Where do I submit the abstracts that are attached to my panel?
After inputing the panel overview hit the "SUBMIT PANEL ABSTRACT" button at the bottom of the page. Enter one abstract at a time until all of the abstracts attached to that panel have been submitted.

9) If my abstract is selected for presentation but I am unavailable to present on a panel or in the poster program, may I send a substitute to the meeting?
Yes. Once your abstract has been accepted, you may send a substitute if you are unable to attend the meeting. Please notify us by sending an e-mail to arm@academyhealth.org.

10) If I am selected for the poster program, but am unable to attend the meeting, will my abstract be included on AcademyHealth's Web site?
No. You or a co-author must present your poster at the meeting in order to have your abstract included.

11) In addition to submitting an abstract to the ARM, I plan to submit to one of the Interest Group meetings. Are those deadlines also January 15?
No. The deadlines for submitting abstracts or case studies to the Interest Group meetings are the following:

Health Economics: November 26
Child Health: February 1
State Health Research and Policy: February 1
Public Health Systems Research: February 1
InterDisciplinary Research Group on Nursing Issues: February 1

12) When will I be notified about the status of my abstract?
Notifications will be sent via e-mail by March 28. For panel submissions, notifications will be sent to the panel organizer only.

13) How may I receive additional information?
Contact Anna LaFayette at (202) 292-6739 or anna.lafayette@academyhealth.org.