AAPM PainConnect 2026: Call for Scientific Poster Abstracts
The AAPM call for abstracts 2026 is now open through November 11, 2026. The American Academy of Pain Medicine (AAPM) invites you to submit your scientific poster abstract for PainConnect 2026, our annual meeting designed to foster collaboration, innovation, and best practices in pain medicine. Whether you’re a researcher, clinician, educator, or innovator, this is your opportunity to share findings, case studies, or insights that can advance the field. Visit our PainConnect 2026 website for more details. Up to six of the top abstract submissions will be selected to be presented from the podium and featured in Pain Medicine Journal. Posters must be presented at PainConnect 2026 in Salt Lake City, UT to be fully accepted. Poster presentations will take place on Friday, March 6, 2026, and Saturday, March 7, 2026.
Why Submit?
- Present your original research in front of leading professionals in pain medicine.
- Help improve knowledge, competence, and performance in clinical practice.
- Contribute solutions to current challenges in pain care.
- Shape the future of pain medicine through scientific discourse.
Who Can Submit?
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Lead authors only; they must notify all co‑authors before submitting.
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Abstracts must be original—not previously published, accepted for publication, or presented elsewhere.
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For industry‑sponsored posters, there is a submission fee. These include one full conference registration if accepted.
Submission Requirements
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abstract title and category, author(s) contact details, affiliations, and disclosures.
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300‑word maximum for the abstract text (excluding references).
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Include three citations from within the past 10 years.
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State any funding sources.
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Format your abstract to follow the typical structure: Introduction / Statement of the Problem, Methods, Results, Conclusions. Use STROBE guidelines when applicable (especially for observational studies).
Key Information and Deadlines
09.01.25: Abstract submissions open
11.11.25: Submission deadline*
12.15.25: Abstract notifications
Late Breaking (limited availability)
12.01.25: Late-breaking abstracts open
12.15.25: Late-breaking abstracts close*
01.04.26: Late-breaking abstract notifications
How to Submit
Visit the PainConnect Call for Abstracts page to review guidelines and access the submission form.
*No extensions will be granted.