Become a Presenter at the 2009 AOPA National Assembly

Share Your Expertise * Advance Your Career * Improve Patient Care

AOPA is excited to announce this "Call for Papers."   The "call for papers" requests that all interested presenters submit an abstract of their proposed scientific paper or description of their proposed business paper. Presentations in Seattle will be 15 or 30 minutes - based on the strength of the abstract as well as the amount of time requested by the presenter.

Presentations will be selected from among papers received by the AOPA Assembly Program Committee.  Eligible presenters will receive a complimentary full-conference registration for the 2009 AOPA National Assembly. An electronic Call for Papers form should be submitted to Tina Moran at AOPA no later than January 31, 2009. For further information, contact Tina at (571) 431-0808 or tmoran@AOPAnet.org.


Your submissions, based on sound research and strong empirical data, will set the stage for a broad curriculum of highly valued clinical and scientific offerings at the 2009 AOPA National Assembly. 
Types of presentations desired are:
•    Scientific papers based on sound research and supported by sound data;
•    Clinical papers based on case studies and outcomes;
•    Clinical papers based on anecdotal observations and opinions;
•    Clinical papers based on significant experience with a technique, component, or system;
•    Reports on new products, components or systems (with no commercials, please).

To submit your Clinical Abstract, please click here.


AOPA is looking for qualified O&P professionals and business management experts who have significant business experience. Join the ranks of our profession’s recognized experts and share your knowledge and know-how at the 2009 AOPA National Assembly.

Examples of presentations and topics of interest include:
 
•    Advanced Technology/Software Solutions
•    Business Operations and Administration
•    Contract Negotiating
•    Finance/Billing/Collections
•    General Management/Customer Service
•    Healthcare Administration
•    Outcome Studies
•    Human Resource Management
•    Communications
•    Diversity Training
•    Reimbursement
•    Human Resources
•    Information Technology
•    Legal Issues
•    Legislative and Regulatory
•    Managed Care and Capitation
•    Marketing/Public Relations
•    Professional and Personal Development
•    Contracting
 
To submit your business presentation click here.



Presentations should be a graphical display of research findings in a poster format using photographs, diagrams, flowcharts and graphs and any sample educational materials developed.

If you are interested in submitting a Poster Presentation, please click here. Applications will be accepted through July 1, 2009.

2009 AOPA National Assembly
Sunday, September 20 through Wednesday, September 23
Washington State Convention & Trade Center •Seattle, WA