Become An Abstract Reviewer

As we prepare for the APHA 2011 Annual Meeting in Washington D.C., we want to offer you an opportunity to get involved with your section. Community Health Planning and Policy Development is marching ahead with planning the meeting, and hopes to identify those who may be interested in reviewing abstracts. By becoming an abstract reviewer, you determine which proposals are of the highest quality and greatest interest in community health. Those who review abstracts may even be extended opportunities to moderate a CHPPD session during the 2011 Annual Meeting. If you are interested in reviewing abstracts, simply send us an e-mail indicating your interest, along with three to five areas of specialization. Abstract assignments will be made the week of February 21, and reviews must be completed by Monday, March 11 (5 p.m. PST/ 8 p.m. EST).

In a nutshell, simply do the following via e-mail response to Padma (padma.arvind@co.middlesex.nj.us) and Cheryl (caa9@westchestergov.com) by Monday, Feb. 21 (5 p.m. PST/ 8 p.m. EST):

1) confirm your interest in reviewing abstracts.

2) include 3 to 5 topics of interest/specialization.

3) provide the best e-mail address to communicate with you, and a backup e-mail address if possible.

In a time where we face not only economic crisis but also chronic illnesses like obesity and pandemic H1N1 influenza, we need more active and enthusiastic people like yourselves to get involved in planning and shaping tomorrow's public health. We are looking forward to hearing from you, and ultimately meeting you in Washington, D.C.

Submitted by Cheryl Archbald