Call for Abstracts

Abstracts must be submitted through the dedicated submission site by 11:55 PM Eastern Time, on Friday, August 15, 2025 (no exceptions!).

1. Abstracts must be submitted through the dedicated submission site.
2. Abstracts must be submitted by 11:55 p.m., Eastern Time on Friday, August 15, 2025. Late submissions are NEVER considered.
3. To ensure peer-review blinding, no identifying information should appear in the abstract.
4. The abstract should include the following elements:
   • Brief introductory/background information to as needed to establish context.
   • Statement of purpose, research question(s), study objectives/aims, and/or hypothesis as warranted based on the design of the study being reported
   • Description of scientific methods employed, including study design, setting, participants/subjects, interventions/observations, etc.
   • Summary of results presented in sufficient detail to address any stated research questions or hypotheses, with brief mention of statistics used (p-values, confidence intervals, etc.).
   • Statement of conclusions reached, supported specifically by the results reported, and with key limitations stated if needed.
   • Word count limit: 350 words
   • No mention of institutional review board or other ethical approval is needed in the abstract, as authors attest to this during the online submission process.
5. For posters to be considered for an award, a PDF of the poster presentation is due by 11:55 pm Eastern Time on Monday, December 1, 2025.

All abstracts will be peer-reviewed in a blinded fashion by NAEMSP^® Research Committee members. Abstracts will be selected for oral or poster presentation. The highest scoring abstracts will be selected for either oral or poster ‎presentation and publication in ‎Prehospital Emergency Care (PEC), the official journal of ‎NAEMSP^®. The exact numbers in each category ‎will be determined by the number of ‎submissions, time and space limitations at the meeting venue, etc. ‎Manuscript submission to ‎PEC is encouraged, but not required. Awards will be presented in several ‎categories and will be ‎presented at the Awards Luncheon at the Annual Meeting.

All accepted abstracts will be published in Prehospital Emergency Care (PEC), the official journal of NAEMSP^®. Manuscript submission to PEC is encouraged, but not required. A submission that has been accepted for publication (print or online) before the first day of the NAEMSP meeting will be withdrawn and not eligible for awards. Prior presentation within 120 days of the meeting is acceptable.

NAEMSP invites submissions of Quality Improvement (QI) poster abstracts for presentation at the upcoming Annual Meeting. These posters should showcase the efforts of EMS physicians, clinicians, or agencies using recognized QI methodologies, such as the Model for Improvement®, to drive measurable and meaningful improvements in prehospital care.

Unlike research abstracts, QI posters focus on real-world change through iterative testing and implementation. Submissions are reviewed by the faculty of the NAEMSP Quality and Safety Year-Long Course, with a focus on methodology, ethical standards, and the safety of patients involved in the improvement process.

Note: QI abstracts do not require IRB review, but must clearly reflect QI principles. Submissions that appear to be research under the guise of QI will be carefully scrutinized and may not be accepted. The safety of human subjects and the integrity of improvement work remain our top priorities.

Required Abstract Components:

• Aim Statement – A clear, measurable objective that defines what you hoped to improve and by when.
• Background – Context and rationale for the improvement initiative.
• Methods – A description of your QI methodology, including:
  • Use of PDSA cycles (Plan-Do-Study-Act)
  • Specific tests of change
  • Data collection methods and measurement strategy
  • Results – Quantitative and/or qualitative data that reflect outcomes over time and learning from your tests.
  • Conclusion – Summary of what was learned, sustained changes, and next steps.

If you are unsure whether your submission represents QI work—or whether it meets the expectations for this category—please don’t hesitate to contact the Committee Chair, [email protected] for clarification and guidance.

We encourage your participation in sharing impactful improvement stories that help advance the quality, safety, and effectiveness of EMS care.

Contact the NAEMSP^® Executive Office at [email protected] or (913) 222-8654.