Original Research
Completed quantitative, qualitative or mixed-methods studies relevant to family medicine and primary care.
Call for Abstracts
Share your work with the PAFP community
Residents, fellows and diplomates are invited to submit research, case reports, quality improvement projects and community health programs.
Categories
What you can submit
Case Report
Unusual presentations, diagnostic challenges or management lessons drawn from family practice.
Quality Improvement
Projects that measurably improved care processes or outcomes in a clinic, hospital or community.
Community Health Program
Community-oriented primary care initiatives, outreach and health promotion programs.
Important Dates
Mark your calendar
November 3, 2026
Call for abstracts opens
December 15, 2026
Submission deadline
January 15, 2027
Notice of acceptance
February 15, 2027
Full paper / e-poster deadline
March 4–7, 2027
Presentations at the convention
Guidelines
Before you submit
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Abstracts must be written in English and must not exceed 300 words, excluding title and authors.
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Use a structured format: Background, Objectives, Methods, Results and Conclusion. Case reports follow Introduction, Case, Discussion and Conclusion.
- 03
The presenting author must be registered for the convention.
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Studies must have ethics board approval where applicable. Include the approval number.
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Work previously presented at a national convention is not eligible.
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Each presenting author may submit a maximum of two abstracts.
Submit your abstract
Send your abstract as a Word document with the subject line “Abstract – [Category] – [Surname]”. You will receive an acknowledgement within three working days.
Email your abstractResearch Contest
Accepted abstracts are eligible for the convention research contest. Winners are recognized during the closing ceremonies.