Call for Abstracts

We welcome abstracts that reflect on our 71st Annual Meeting theme, This Is Our Moment: Midwives Transforming the World. 

All abstracts submitted for oral presentations must present material beyond Core Competencies for Basic Midwifery Practice. General Session submissions will be blind peer-reviewed by the ACNM Program Committee members and concordant ACNM Committees’ liaisons. Research submissions will be blind peer-reviewed by the Research and Standards Committee and their appointees.

ACNM is aware of and paying close attention to shifting political and legal landscapes that may impact submissions. Safety to travel based on immigration status or gender identity may serve as a barrier for some. Furthermore, we continue to encourage topics such as diversity/equity/inclusion, abortion access, and reproductive freedom. Please know that if abstracts are accepted but presenters are unable to attend, they may be offered the opportunity to share their expertise via ACNM's Webinar series.
 

Applications

Please be sure to submit your application by the deadline of SUNDAY, MARCH 1, 2026, 11:59 PM ET (no extensions will be granted).  Late or incomplete submissions will be ineligible for review.

General Session Abstracts

GENERAL SESSION ABSTRACT SUBMISSION
 
This updated rubric is the tool reviewers will use to score your abstract.  Please refer to it when composing your submission.
General Session Abstracts Scoring Rubric
 

Research Session Abstracts

RESEARCH SESSION ABSTRACT SUBMISSION

Review the ACNM Research Track Review Scoring Rubrics.
These updated rubrics are the tools reviewers will use to score your abstract.  Please refer to them when composing your submission.
Scoring Rubric Research Methods and Scoring Rubric Original Research
 

Submission Questions?

For questions regarding submissions, please contact events@acnm.org.