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ISMPP Annual Meeting Session Proposal Guidance

 

Thank you for your interest in submitting a session proposal for the 2025 Annual Meeting of ISMPP. In an effort to design programming around ISMPP member input, the Program Committee is accepting proposals for plenary, parallel, and roundtable topics. 

Meeting Theme 

This year’s theme is Diversity and Innovation: In Concert 

In today’s rapidly evolving landscape, the power of diverse perspectives is more critical than ever. This theme underscores the importance of embracing diversity in all its forms—whether in thought, experience, background, or discipline—as a catalyst for innovation. Just as a concert unites musicians into a cohesive performance, this meeting gathers diverse professionals to inspire creativity, foster innovation, and advance medical communications. 

As we navigate the intersection of diversity and innovation, we’ll discover how working "in concert" elevates decision-making and leads to breakthrough moments. Together, we will explore how this harmony between diversity and innovation transforms the way we communicate and collaborate, creating a more inclusive and dynamic future. 

Proposal Guidance  

ISMPP strives to provide fresh content at each live meeting. Based on this we strongly encourage you to refer to the member archives of past Annual Meetings, particularly the 2024 Annual Meeting, to avoid duplicating a topic that has been previously presented. Exceptions to this are broad-based or evolving topics that warrant continued discussion. In those cases, please be sure that your proposed session represents an extension of what has been done previously and not merely a repeat of a prior session.  

Creativity in format is encouraged as well as faculty diversity (ie, a mix of faculty, some of whom have not previously spoken at an ISMPP meeting as well as organizations that have not been previously represented, as well as those of varying backgrounds and experiences). The strongest proposals are ones which have faculty representing different organizations and viewpoints. Proposals with faculty all/majority from the same institution run the risk of being perceived as being too narrow and/or promotional. Those groups may be asked to reconsider speaker selection. If high quality proposals are received on the same or similar topic, groups may be asked to collaborate. Additionally, proposed faculty must be communicated with in advance of the proposal to gauge willingness and ability to participate. 

  • Create an engaging session description that clearly communicates the value and benefits participants will gain from attending. Use descriptive language, highlight key learning points, and emphasize any unique or innovative aspects of your session. Make it concise and attention-grabbing. 

  • Emphasize the relevance and importance of the topic to participants' professional growth or personal development. Explain how the session addresses a current challenge, provides valuable insights, or offers innovative approaches that can lead to positive change. Paint a vivid picture of the impact the session will have on participants' knowledge, skills, or mindset. 

  • Identify and list the key learning points or takeaways that participants can expect to acquire from the session. Clearly articulate the knowledge, skills, or strategies they will gain. Focus on the specific competencies or abilities that participants will develop and how these will contribute to their success or growth. 

Learning Objectives: 

  • Use Bloom’s Taxonomy and start each learning objective with an action verb that clearly describes the observable and measurable behavior participants should be able to demonstrate. Consider higher level action verbs beyond “Understand, Learn, Know”. 

  • Learning objectives should be specific and focused on the skills or knowledge participants will acquire. Avoid vague or generic statements. 

  • Ensure they align with the purpose and content of the session. Each objective should directly contribute to the overall goals of the session and support the desired change or transformation. Link the objectives to the session description, emphasizing how achieving these objectives will lead to tangible outcomes for participants. 

  • Start with foundational objectives and progressively move towards more advanced or complex objectives. This scaffolding approach allows participants to build upon their knowledge and skills throughout the session, leading to meaningful and measurable change. 

Proposals will be reviewed by members of the 2025 Annual Meeting Program Committee and judged primarily according to quality and overall fit to this year’s meeting agenda. The accepted session proposal will also be reviewed by the Recertification Committee for ISMPP CMPP™ Continuing Education credit.  Acceptance is not guaranteed.  

Proposal Planning and Submission

To facilitate planning your proposal, the following outline is a preview of the submission form.

  • Form Selection
    1. Submission Type - Session Proposal
    2. Category Selection (choose one)
      • Accessibility
      • Artificial Intelligence (AI) for content generation
      • Artificial Intelligence (AI) for process efficiency
      • Authorship
      • Communication strategy and planning/SCPs
      • Conferences, congresses, and meetings
      • Cultural and communication diversity
      • Data visualization/visual communication
      • Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion (ED&I)
      • Evidence generation (HEOR/RWE)
      • Integrated evidence generation/communication planning
      • Literature search/gap analysis
      • Medical affairs
      • Metrics and insight generation
      • Omnichannel
      • Open access
      • Patient advocacy/authorship/partnerships
      • Plain language summaries/plain language summaries of publications
      • Peer review
      • Predatory publishing
      • Publication enhancements and extenders
      • Publication steering committees
      • Social media
      • Sustainability
      • Workplace practices
      • Other
  • Session Proposal Information
    1. Title (limit of 100 characters)
    2. Session Summary Description - Please provide a description of approximately 250 words that provides essential details to understand the session content.
    3. Session Learning Objectives - Please provide 3 -4 brief learning objectives; describe what the attendees will know more about or be able to do after attending the presentation. Begin each objective with an action verb, and focus on what the attendee will learn rather than what the faculty or content will cover. Use Bloom’s Taxonomy of Action Verbs and consider higher-level actions than ‘Understand’, etc, particularly for sessions that include interactive components. 
  • Alignment with Theme 
    1. Does your session focus on: (Choose one)
      • Diversity
      • Innovation
      • Both
      • Neither
    2. We will be having fun with our meeting theme by incorporating 'musical' elements to bring energy and fresh perspectives to sessions.  Please describe any ways you might incorporate the music/concert theme into your session and how they will support the learning objectives. (Optional)  
  • Additional Information
    1. Knowledge Level of session - Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
    2. Preferred Session Format - Parallel/Concurrent, Plenary/General Session, Roundtable Discussion 
    3. Is this proposal derived from an ISMPP Committee or Task Force?
      • If yes, which one? 
    4. Target Audience - Leadership, Managers, Newer Professionals, Small Company
    5. Proposed Faculty
      • Name
      • Email
      • Title
      • Company
      • Topic to be covered in session
      • Brief background/experience in topic
      • Is this faculty aware they are listed on this proposal?
    6. Audiovisual needs other than typical
    7. Accessibility needs

Please complete the form and submit through our submission system no later than November 22, 2024.

Updated October 2024