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Call for Abstracts Open for Teaching Prevention 2026!

Posted By APTR, Tuesday, September 16, 2025

The Association for Prevention Teaching and Research (APTR) invites faculty, professionals, students, residents, and trainees to submit abstracts for oral presentations atTeaching Prevention 2026: Learning and Leading in a Changing Worldto be held April 19–21, 2026 in Savannah, Georgia. This year’s theme recognizes the rapid social, political, and technological changes facing health professions education. Teaching Prevention 2026 will highlight strategies, research, and partnerships to prepare the next generation of health professionals to advance prevention and population health.

Who Should Submit?

Educators, researchers, students, practitioners, and leaders from across public health and the health professions are encouraged to share their work and insights.

Why Present?

  • Showcase Your Work -Share research projects, case studies, or practice experiences with a national audience.
  • Build Your CV-Strengthen your academic or professional portfolio with a peer-reviewed conference presentation.
  • Gain Feedback & Mentorship -Receive input from faculty experts and connect with potential mentors in your field.
  • Network with Leaders -Meet educators, researchers, and practitioners shaping the future of prevention and public health.
  • Enhance Presentation Skills -Practice communicating your ideas in formats designed for emerging scholars.

Topic Areas

We welcome engaging, informative, and innovative presentations that address the conference topic areas. Abstracts that explore societal and health-related challenges and examine the broader conditions influencing learning, health, and well-being are also encouraged.

  • Teaching & Learning
  • Research & Scholarship
  • Faculty & Workforce Development
  • Collaboration & Engagement
  • Policy & Advocacy
  • Evolving Trends and Future Directions

Learn more at www.TeachingPrevention.org


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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.


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Call for Presentations for Teaching Prevention 2025

Posted By Administration, Thursday, September 26, 2024
We invite faculty, professionals, students, residents, and trainees to submit oral and poster presentations for Teaching Prevention 2025, the 87th annual conference of the Association for Prevention Teaching and Research. Teaching Prevention 2025 provides a platform to showcase initiatives and share efforts across diverse institutions and health professions. Presenting at this conference offers the opportunity to build your professional network with academic, clinical, research, and community prevention professionals and contribute to the advancement of the field by sharing innovative approaches and impactful practices.

This is your chance to engage with a diverse audience, inspire collaboration, and help shape the future of prevention teaching and research.

VIEW CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS

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Call for Teaching Prevention 2025 Planning Committee Members

Posted By APTR, Tuesday, July 16, 2024

APTR is seeking members to help plan the program for the Teaching Prevention 2024 Annual Meeting. Teaching Prevention will take place in Cleveland, OH from March 10-12. The conference will focus on the knowledge, skills, collaborations, and resources needed to teach, practice, and promote population health improvement.

Teaching Prevention 2025 Chair

Daniel J. Tisch, PhD, MPH
Case Western Reserve University
Professor, Department of Population and Quantitative Health Sciences, School of Medicine
Director, Master of Public Health Program

Committee Role

The role of the Committee is to help determine content for plenary sessions and workshops, recruit keynote speakers, and review and select abstracts for oral and poster presentations. In some cases, individual members of the committee will take responsibility for individual sessions by identifying panelists, serving as their contact, and working with them to develop the session. Committee members may also serve as session moderators.


Eligibility to Serve on Committee

Individuals wishing to serve on the Annual Meeting Planning Committee must be a current APTR member or member representative (departmental membership), register for, and plan to attend, the 2024 Annual Meeting.

Role of Member

  • Attends bi-monthly virtual planning committee meetings.
  • Contributes to the development of the program and attendee experience.
  • Provides input on the program content and schedule.
  • Assists with identifying keynote speakers and, if appropriate, makes contact with individuals recommended to speak.
  • Reviews and scores submitted abstracts for potential oral or poster presentations.
  • May serve on-site as a session moderator or poster session judge.

Length of Service: From August 2024 through the conclusion of the 2025 Annual Meeting.

How to Serve: Complete the sign-up form to submit your information.

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APTR Announces Keynote Presenters for Teaching Prevention 2024

Posted By Admin, Tuesday, February 6, 2024

 

Join your colleagues at Teaching Prevention 2024: Advancing Population Health Across Disciplines, the 86th annual conference of the Association for Prevention Teaching and Research (APTR). This interdisciplinary meeting focuses on the knowledge, skills, collaborations, and resources needed to teach, practice, and promote population health. 

 

Attending Teaching Prevention provides an opportunity to build your network of academic, research, and clinical prevention Teaching Prevention 2024 offers a unique forum for the exchange of ideas and expertise. Attendees will gain insights into effective strategies necessary for teaching in today's ever-changing environment and for meeting the needs of diverse learners. Share innovative approaches and identify opportunities for collaboration and partnerships within and across disciplines to advance population health.

 

Teaching Prevention 2024 will feature:

  • Innovative plenary speakers bringing new and exciting perspectives to the conversation.
  • Concurrent sessions covering a variety of topics around curriculum development, assessment, and evaluation; prevention research and practice; collaboration and engagement; and translating public health evidence to drive change.
  • Networking Opportunities and social events to connect with fellow educators
  • Poster presentations showcasing research, programs, and initiatives
  • Roundtables, Workshops and more!

Learn more at www.TeachingPrevention.org

 

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Meet the Teaching Prevention 2024 Meeting Chair

Posted By Association for Prevention Teaching and Research, Wednesday, August 9, 2023
APTR is pleased to announce the Chair for the Teaching Prevention 2024 annual meeting, Dr. Robina Josiah-Willock.  Please consider joining Dr. Willock on the Teaching Prevention 2024 Planning Committee to help plan the program for this national conference. If you are interested or would like additional information please email all@aptrweb.org.

Robina Josiah Willock, PhD, MPH 
Associate Professor, Community Health and Preventive Medicine
Associate Director, Cancer Health Equity Center
Morehouse School of Medicine

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Congratulations to the Teaching Prevention 2023 Student Poster Award Winners

Posted By Association for Prevention Teaching and Research, Monday, April 10, 2023

Congratulations to the top three 2023 student poster award winners. Student posters were presented during the Welcome reception on Monday, March 27, 2023. All student posters were judged by faculty reviewers to determine the top three poster presentations. 
Stay tuned for information on Teaching Prevention 2024!

First Place:
Community Perspectives on Health and Wellness Needs in a Rural South Carolina Community
Abigail Mandel, Brogan Brown, Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine

Second Place:
A Cross-Sectional Pilot Study of Physician Assistant Students and Alumni Attitudes, Knowledge, and Perceptions surrounding Medical and Recreational Marijuana 
Kathryn Lawler and Abby Strauss, University of Tampa 
 

Third Place:
Coordination of Clinical Case and Wastewater Data Monitoring Predicts Significant SARS-CoV-2 Variant Surges in Cleveland, Ohio
Grace Armstrong, Case Western Reserve University      


 

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Announcing 2023 APTR Awardees

Posted By Association for Prevention Teaching and Research, Wednesday, February 22, 2023
The APTR Awards Program honors those who have advanced prevention and public health teaching, research, and service. This year the award recipients will be recognized during the APTR Annual Awards Ceremony at Teaching Prevention 2023 in New Orleans, LA.

Early Career Award
Sara Turbow, MD, MPH

Associate Professor of Medicine, Department of Family & Preventive Medicine
Emory University
In Recognition of Contributions that have Enhanced Student Learning and Resident Instruction in the Field of Public Health and Prevention. 




F. Marian Bishop Educator of the Year Award
Karen Mulloy, DO, MSCH

Associate Professor, Department of Family Medicine and Community Health, School of Medicine
Associate Professor, Department of Population and Quantitative Health Sciences, School of Medicine 
Case Western Reserve University
In Recognition of an APTR Member who has made Significant and Outstanding Contributions to the Instruction of Students or Residents that Advances the Field of Prevention and Public Health.

Special Recognition Award
Katelyn Jetelina, PhD, MPH 

Director of Population Health Analytics
Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute
In Recognition of an Individual that has Provided Outstanding Service and Support to APTR, our Members, and the Field of Prevention and Public Health.


Tags:  Awards  Teaching Prevention 

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Full Program Released for Teaching Prevention 2023

Posted By Association for Prevention Teaching and Research, Tuesday, January 31, 2023

Join faculty, health professionals, residents, students, and practice partners from across the health professions and public health to focus on the knowledge, skills, collaborations, and resources needed to teach population health.

Register for Advance Registration Rates through February 5th

Teaching Prevention 2023: Leadership for Health Equity | March 27-29, 2022 | New Orleans, LA 
View the Full Program





Come join us at the 80th APTR annual meeting! 
Exhibit or Become A Sponsor

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Top 3 Reasons You Should Attend Teaching Prevention 2023

Posted By Association for Prevention Teaching and Research, Association for Prevention Teaching and Research, Saturday, December 10, 2022

Join Us at Teaching Prevention 2023 from APTR on Vimeo.

Dr. Christine Arcari lists her top 3 reasons for attending Teaching Prevention, what the Teaching Prevention Conference means to her, and why you shouldn't miss this meeting that brings together a community of like-minded individuals interested in prevention across many different disciplines.

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