Education and Innovation Symposium Submissions
Academy of Medical Educators
2026 Call for Proposals
Open October 1 - December 15, 2025
Share your work at the Education and Innovation Symposium! This annual gathering of the CU community highlights creative approaches, new research, and inspiring advances in health professions education. Presenters will have the opportunity to connect with colleagues across campus and spark meaningful conversations about the future of teaching and learning.
Learn about proposal submissions below.
Find details on who can submit, topic areas, presentation formats, and key deadlines. Make sure to review all requirements before submitting your proposal.
Key Dates
October 1-December 15, 2025
May 13, 2026
May 14, 2026
Proposal Guidelines
Who can present
- Students
- Trainees
- Faculty
- Staff
- Individuals
- Groups
Eligible Projects
Projects at any stage are encouraged—whether at the initial design phase, in progress, or fully completed.
Work presented or published within the past year is also welcomed.
Presentation
Formats
Presentation Types
Proposals are accepted for the following presentation formats—each offering a unique way to engage colleagues. You will be required to indicate your preferred format when submitting your proposal.
Abstracts
Oral or poster presentation that provides an overview of a singular project. These can include works in progress or completed projects.
Panel Presentation
Panels bring together groups of individuals to provide distinct perspectives on hot topics or issues within medical education.
Workshops
Hands-on group sessions intended to provide distinct perspectives on hot topics or issues within medical education.
Virtual & In-Person Delivery
Oral presentations and panels are offered in person on the first day of the symposium and virtually on the second day. When submitting, you will be asked to indicate your preferred delivery format. While every effort will be made to honor preferences, specific formats cannot be guaranteed.
Topics
Focus on Innovation
We welcome submissions that highlight innovative approaches or research in health professions education across all contexts, specialties, and learner groups. Examples include:
- Teaching methods in classroom, clinical, community, or virtual settings
- New curricula or educational programs
- Learner assessment and program evaluation strategies
- Approaches to advance diversity and inclusion
- Innovations supporting wellness, morale, and engagement
Topic Categories
All proposals must fit within one of the following categories. You will be asked to select the best match when submitting:
- Assessment of learners
- Career development, professionalism, and well-being
- Novel curriculum, educational methods, and technologies
- Diversity, health equity, and social determinants of health
- Interprofessional and team learning
- Medical ethics and humanities
- Faculty development
- Patient safety education
Don't forget to register for the symposium.
Symposium registration must be completed separately from proposal submission.
Submission Instructions
Ready to submit your proposal?
Follow these steps:
- Prepare your materials. The form does not save progress, so gather all required information in advance for a smooth submission.
- Submit your proposal. Use the submission form linked below.
- Register for the symposium. Registration is a separate step from proposal submission; completing both at the same time helps prevent missed deadlines.
Presenter(s) Information
- Name
- School and department
- Degree
- Co-author(s) names, emails and degrees (if applicable)
Presentation Information
- Presentation Title
- Category (select the most appropriate)
- Assessment of learners
- Career development, professionalism, and well-being
- Novel curriculum, educational methods, and technologies
- Diversity, health equity, and social determinants of health
- Interprofessional and team learning
- Medical ethics and humanities
- Faculty development
- Patient safety education
- Presentation format (choose from abstract, panel discussion, workshop)
- Preferred presentation format (choose in-person or virtual)
Note: we will do our best to accommodate preferences but cannot guarantee specific formats
- Proposal (500 word limit)
Please register for the symposium when you submit your proposal.
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