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Teaching Prevention 2026: Call for Planning Committee Members

Posted By Administration, Wednesday, August 6, 2025

Join the Planning Committee for Teaching Prevention 2026 in Savanna!

APTR members are invited you to serve on the Planning Committee for Teaching Prevention 2026, the annual meeting of the Association for Prevention Teaching and Research (APTR), to be held April 20–21, 2026 in Savannah, Georgia.

This is a unique opportunity for APTR members to collaborate with passionate colleagues in shaping a national conference focused on prevention education and innovation. The Planning Committee plays a vital role in shaping our conference.

As a committee member, you’ll help identify engaging keynote speakers and dynamic panelists, and design a meaningful program that:

  • Enhances knowledge and skills
  • Promotes interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Stimulates innovation through engaging sessions
  • Optimizes the use of shared resources and networking opportunities  
 
We hope you'll consider bringing your expertise and insights to the success of Teaching Prevention 2026. 

 

Planning Committee Chair

Telisa Stewart, MPH, DrPH
Associate Professor of Public Health and Preventive Medicine,
Urology, Geriatrics, Infectious Disease
Upstate Medical University
Syracuse, NY

 

Committee Role & Responsibilities:

  • Attend bi-monthly virtual planning meetings
  • Commitment to attending Teaching Prevention 2026 in-person.
  • Help shape the conference content and attendee experience
  • Review and score submitted abstracts
  • Recruit and coordinate with speakers and panelists
  • Serve as a session moderator or poster judge on-site

 

Eligibility:
Committee members must be current APTR members or representatives of Academic Unit member programs and must commit to registering and attending Teaching Prevention 2026.

Length of Service: 
August 2025 - April 2026

Ready to Serve?
Complete the Planning Committee sign-up form to submit your information.


Tags:  annual meeting  conference  Teaching Prevention  TP2026 

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