Wayne State University and the Center for Urban and African American Health are hosting the President’s Conference on Health Disparities on November 15, 2007 at WSU’s McGregor Conference Center. Healthcare professionals and students are invited to submit abstracts concerning the treatment and prevention of health disparities to be considered for presentation.

Abstracts may be submitted in any scientific discipline related to the health of ethnic minority populations and may represents either completed work or results of work in progress. Curriculum vitae of the principal author must be included with the abstract. Previously published or presented abstracts will not be considered. All abstracts must be submitted by Friday, October 22, 2007.

Abstract Submission Guidelines

The abstract must be submitted by email to Erikka Cullum at ecullum@med.wayne.edu in Word Document Format (.doc) using minimal text formatting (i.e. tables, etc.). Submission will not be accepted by fax or mail. The following information must be included on all submitted abstracts:

1. Title of abstract IN CAPITAL LETTERS.

2. Author names(s), organization name(s), of each author (s). Underline the presenter’s name.

3. Name of participant/community group with whom the author(s) work.

4. For the presenter, clearly indicate the following work information: street address, city, state, ZIP code, phone, fax and email.

5. Abstract length is 250 words minimum.

Four distinguished abstracts will be invited to present a 20 minute oral presentation during the Health Disparities Research section of the conference.

Poster Presentation Information

The posters will be displayed for the duration of the conference. There will be dedicated time for poster viewing and discussion between attendees and the poster presenter. Poster board size is 4′ x 6′.

Conference Themes

Abstracts are invited, but not limited, to address the following: Health disparities; Models of patient and public involvement; Overcoming barriers to patient participation in research.

Grading/Presentation Guidelines

Abstracts will be scored by the Wayne State University Abstract Review Committee according to scientific merit, relevance to health of ethnic minority populations, and expertise of the presenter. All accepted abstracts will be presented as posters at the Wayne State University Biennial President’s Conference on Health Disparities. A presenting author is expected to attend the conference and present the abstract. Abstracts will not be considered without a completed conference registration form from the presenting author.

Additional Information

Conference fees: Non Student rate: $25; Student rate: FREE. Day of conference registration is $100.

Notification of acceptance: The selection committee will notify authors of their abstract’s acceptance by November 2, 2007.

Register at http://www.hdc.med.wayne.edu. For questions or further information, contact Erikka Cullum at ecullum@med.wayne.edu.