ASM 2026: Call for abstracts
We invite abstracts for presentations at the NZCPHM Annual Scientific Meeting.
This year's conference theme, Mai te tihi mārakerake o Aoraki: Whakaoranga, reflects a call to make public health visible, courageous, and intellectually grounded in addressing inequity, restoring wellbeing, and shaping our collective futures.
We welcome submissions that respond to this theme, as well as abstracts on any public health topic. Abstracts from registrars are especially encouraged.
The closing date for abstracts is Thursday 9 July, at 9:00am.
We are offering two presentation formats at ASM this year:
- A standard 10-minute presentation followed 3 minutes for questions, or a
- PechaKucha-style presentation as an alternative option if you prefer.
Please indicate your preference.
Content of abstracts
Abstracts should be informative and summarise the main points and conclusions that will be presented.
The abstract must meet the following conditions:
- 200 to 300 words in length
- Structured with the following subheadings: Background and aims; Methods; Results; Conclusions.
- Include practice points - up to three implications for the practice of public health medicine (e.g. What should public health medical specialists do differently as a result of your work? What were the main things you learned by doing this? What would you do differently next time?). These should be written as numbered bullet points under the heading “practice points” at the end of the abstract.
A template for abstract submission can be found here.
Authors will be notified of abstract acceptance by Friday 24 July 2026.
Queries and contact
If you have any queries, please email admin@nzcphm.org.nz