The conference theme, A New Way Forward: Navigating a Path for Local Epidemiology, will provide an opportunity for Public Health professionals to meet these objectives: 

• Share implementation and operationalization strategies for the new Ontario Public Health Standards (OPHS).
• Discuss the role of the epidemiologist for evidence-informed decision-making in the local context.
• Explore tools and methods for assessing health inequities and identifying priority populations.
• Network with colleagues and strengthen connections.

All abstracts must be submitted online using the submission form below.  The submission deadline is July 27, 2018.

Those submitting may choose either a poster presentation or an oral presentation/workshop format. Physical posters will need to be printed and displayed for the entire conference. Oral presentations could take several formats and those submitting can specify details in the online form.

Abstracts will be assessed based on the following criteria:

• Quality of the abstract
• Originality
• Relevance to the conference theme and objectives

Abstracts will be reviewed by the Conference/Workshop Planning Committee. Decisions will be sent early fall. Abstracts accepted at the 2018 APHEO Conference & Workshop will be published online as part of the event. 

Elaine Hector Student Award

APHEO will be offering the Elaine Hector Student Award. This award recognizes the best student abstract/poster as determined by the conference planning committee. To be eligible for this award, candidates must be a full-time undergraduate or graduate student in the field of applied public health epidemiology and/or evaluation at the time of the conference. The award is intended to cover the cost of registration, travel, and accommodation to attend the conference and workshop. The recipient will be notified prior to the conference.

Abstract Title
Name of presenting author #1 (Primary Contact)
Is the presenting author a full-time graduate or undergraduate student in the field of applied public health epidemiology and/or evaluation, as of November 25, 2018? (Eligible for The Elaine Hector Student Award)	Yes No
Organization of presenting author #1 (Primary Contact)
Email of presenting author #1 (Primary Contact)
Phone Number of presenting author #1 (Primary Contact)
Name of presenting author #2
Organization of presenting author #2
Email of presenting author #2
Name of presenting author #3
Organization of presenting author #3
Email of presenting author #3
Name(s) and Email(s) of Additional Author(s)
Conflict of Interest Disclaimer
Area(s) of Focus	Implementation and operationalization strategies for the new OPHS Role of the epidemiologist for evidence-informed decision-making Assessing health inequities and identifying priority populations Other (please specify below)
Other Area of Focus
Short Abstract
Abstract
Preferred Format	Poster presentation Workshop (please provide further details below) Oral presentation (please provide further details below) No preference
Oral Presentation Details
If poster is your preferred format, are you interested in participating in a Rapid (2-3 min) Presentation Session?	Yes No Not applicable
Special Equipment Required (podium, microphone, projector with screen, laptop, flipchart with markers, and projector remote will be available in all rooms)
Additional Information