Public Health Symposium

The Public Health Symposium Highlights Public Health Week

The Public Health Symposium is The College of Physicians of Philadelphia’s signature event for , bringing together community organizations, academic institutions, and government agencies to showcase their work, connect with one another, and discuss the public health issues shaping Philadelphia and beyond.

Symposium Presenters: Call for Abstracts

We are pleased to announce the Call for Abstracts for the 11th Annual Public Health Day Symposium, taking place on Wednesday, April 8, 2026.

The Public Health Day Symposium serves as the culminating event of National Public Health Week, providing a collaborative platform for academic, community, and government public health professionals to exchange insights on public health initiatives and advances across the greater Philadelphia region.

Symposium Format

The event will take place from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM, featuring multiple rounds of short presentations (5 to 10 minutes each, depending on the number of speakers). Audience members will have the opportunity to engage with speakers during roundtable-style discussions.

Presenters must arrive by 8:15 AM to set up their electronic slide presentations.

Abstract Submission Details

Starting on February 2, you can submit your proposal by . Or copy and paste this URL into your browser: https://forms.office.com/r/DM5wjbrJsi

Abstracts will be received until March 13, 2026, at 5 pm.

Eligibility

Submissions are open to professionals in public health, medicine, and allied health. Interested students should submit their work to the .