Information for Speakers

AOCOPM 2024 Annual Educational Conference

in conjunction with OMED24

Sept 20-22, San Antonio, Texas

Let Everyone Know You are Presenting at OMED24!

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Speaker Honorarium and Reimbursement Policy

• $300 honorarium ($500 for two lectures). Since OMED Speakers are required to pre-record their presentations, they are really giving two lectures and may claim the $500 honorarium.
• Advance coach airfare, not to exceed $800, airport parking, transport fees to and from the airport
• If driving, mileage can be reimbursed at the IRS rate.
• Lodging for one night at a rate comparable to the convention hotel.
• Food and beverage are NOT included in reimbursement.
• Completed and signed Reimbursement Form with receipts attached is required (PDF version of the form).
• Health Policy Fellows are not currently eligible for an honorarium or expense reimbursement.
• While presentations by co-presenters are welcomed, only the primary presenter will be paid honoraria and expenses.

Required Documents

 Due by June 14th: 

• CV 
• Introductory Bio
• Learning Objectives, with supporting documentation
• Photo (to print in the program; a selfie you like will do)
• Disclosures (Required for accreditation. These will be made in the form linked below.)
• Release of information (please be mindful of copyrights)

Due by August 15th:

• Recorded Video (mp4 format.  Length is important.  If you have a one-hour time slot, your video must be between 53 and 69 minutes.)
• PowerPoint (Please do not use any corporate logo, trade name, or a product-group message of commercial interest and include a disclosure slide)
• 3-5 Test Questions (provided as a courtesy to AOBPM)

Detailed Instructions and Resources

•  Instructions for PowerPoint Preparation and Recording OMED24 Speaker Instructions.pdf (Important information.  Please read, especially noting the length of the recording and the disclosure slide) 
• PowerPoint Template for OMED24
• Zoom Background for OMED24
•  Writing Quality Behavioral Learning Objectives
•  AOBPM Item Writing Guidelines (for test questions)
•  Honorarium and Expense Form to be submitted no later than 30 days after the meeting.  Please note that a social security number or tax id must be submitted if you accept an honorarium.
• Reimbursement and Honoraria Policy Please note that fellows and residents are not currently eligible for honoraria and reimbursement and should seek funding through their educational institution. 

OMED2024 Confirmed Speaker Form

Would you like to speak at a future educational conference?  Please submit a proposal:

Presentation Proposal