2025 AMT Annual Meeting Call for Proposed Programs

AMT Annual Meeting

2025 Call for Proposals
Proposals are now being accepted for consideration for inclusion at AMT’s 2025 Annual Meeting, July 21-25, 2025, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Proposals are being accepted for the keynote address, general sessions, workshops, and continuing education (CE) breakout sessions. The AMT Scientific/Speakers Committee will review and consider all proposals to ensure a comprehensive and innovative program of high quality CE for allied health professionals.

Submission Deadline: Monday, September 30, 2024, by 11:59 PM CT.

NOTE: One proposed session per submission. Click on the link to propose an additional session on the submission thank you page or on AMT's Annual Meeting page.

Questions? Email: amtmeetings@americanmedtech.org

Tracks and Presentation Opportunities

Potential topic areas include:
1. Medical Assisting
2. Laboratory
3. Phlebotomy
4. Dental Assisting
5. Leadership and Professional Development
6. Allied Health Instructor
Presentation formats include:
- Keynote Address: One-hour program delivered on stage to all annual meeting attendees. Keynote presentations should be informative, engaging, and the speaker should be able to energize the audience and have attendees leave the session enthused for the days ahead.
- General Session: One-hour program delivered on stage to all annual meeting attendees. General sessions should present new industry trends and issues that affect all attendees at every stage of the attendee’s career.
- Workshop: Multi-hour sessions that provide small group interaction (class sizes may be limited, and additional fees may apply). Workshops include classroom-based learning styles of small group discussions, exercises, and opportunities to practice applying concepts.
- CE Session: One-hour breakout session (up to 75 attendees).
Click Next to begin completing the electronic submission form. Click Submit at the end of the form to submit your proposed program. Thank you in advance for your participation.

PROPOSAL SUBMITTER CONTACT INFORMATION
Proposal Submitter Name*

First NameLast Name
Proposal Submitter Credentials
Proposal Submitter Email*
example@example.com
Proposal Submitter Phone Number*

SPEAKER(S)
NOTE: If you have more than two speakers, you will need to submit a word document with the speaker name, contact information, biography, and photo. You will be prompted to do so after entering the first co-speaker.

Due to the length of the annual meeting sessions, AMT encourages no more than two speakers for each session.
Is the primary speaker the same as the proposal submitter? If yes, you will skip to the biography section. If no, you will need to enter the speaker's contact information.*

YesNo

PRIMARY SPEAKER CONTACT INFORMATION
Primary Speaker Name*

First NameLast Name
Primary Speaker Credentials
Primary Speaker Email*
example@example.com
Primary Speaker Phone Number*

PRIMARY SPEAKER BIO/PHOTO
Primary Speaker Bio*

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This information will be reviewed by the AMT Scientific/Speakers Committee and used to help determine acceptance or non-acceptance of submitted programs. Please limit your bio to 500 words or less. Cancelof
Tips for Writing Your Speaker Bio

When writing your bio, think about what you want the review committee to know about you as a speaker. Make it brief and highlight the relevant and key areas of your career and experiences that leaves the review committee confident in your knowledge of the subject matter.
- What is your highest earned academic degree(s), diploma, and/or certifications, including where and when earned?
- Current position and responsibilities?
- Previous, and relevant positions?
- Additional comments, awards, and recognitions?
Primary Speaker Photo*

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Is there a co-speaker, or secondary speaker?*

YesNo

CO-SPEAKER CONTACT INFORMATION
Co-Speaker Name*

First NameLast Name
Co-Speaker Credentials
Co-Speaker Email*
example@example.com
Co-Speaker Phone Number*
Co-Speaker Bio*

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Co-Speaker Photo*

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Are there more than two speakers delivering this proposed session?*

YesNo
If there are additional speaker(s), please upload a file with the following information about each speaker.
- Name
- Credentials
- Email
- Onsite Phone Number
- Bio (optional)
- Photo (optional)
- Proposed session outline that identifies which portion of the session each speaker is delivering
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PREVIOUS SPEAKING EXPERIENCE

Share with the committee your previous speaking experiences at events or meetings. Previous speaking experience is not required but assists the AMT Scientific/Speakers Committee in making programming decisions.
Do you have previous speaking experience?*

YesNo

PROPOSED PROGRAM INFORMATION

Only one proposed program submission per form. Click on the "Additional Proposed Program" link after you submit to propose an additional program. Sessions (excluding workshops) are one hour in length.
Proposed Program Type*

KeynoteGeneral SessionWorkshopCE Session
Keynote Address: One-hour program delivered on stage to all annual meeting attendees (up to 600 attendees). Keynote presentations should be informative, engaging, and the speaker should be able to energize the audience and have attendees leave the session enthused for the days ahead.

General Session: One-hour program delivered on stage to all annual meeting attendees (up to 600 attendees). General sessions should present new industry trends and issues that affect all attendees at every stage of the attendee’s career.

Workshop: Multi-hour session that provides small group interaction (class sizes may be limited, and additional fees may apply). Workshops include classroom-based learning styles of small group discussions, exercises, and opportunities to practice applying concepts.

CE Session: One-hour breakout session (up to 75 attendees).

PROPOSED PROGRAM INFORMATION, CONTINUED
Track (indicate which track your CE session or workshop is related to):

Allied Health InstructorDental AssistingLaboratoryLeadership and Professional DevelopmentMedical AssistingPhlebotomy
Allied Health Instructor: Sessions in this track focus on providing fellow instructors with new and innovative techniques for engaging students.

Dental Assisting: Sessions in this track focus on advance the attendees knowledge in radiology, treatment of oral diseases and conditions, or intraoral functions in the dental setting.

Laboratory: Sessions in this track advance the attendees knowledge in the latest laboratory techniques and methodologies.

Leadership and Professional Development: Sessions in this track advance the attendees leadership skills and help you advance in your profession.

Medical Assisting: Sessions in this track focus on clinical and administrative medical assisting competencies needed for successful job performance.

Phlebotomy: Sessions in this track advance attendee knowledge in patient interaction, venipuncture, blood culture collection, or techniques.

PROPOSED PROGRAM INFORMATION, CONTINUED
CE Session or Workshop Topic

Indicate which topic is most relevant to your selected track. This information will assist the AMT Scientific/Speaker Committee in ensuring a balanced education program.
Medical Assisting Track Topic

Clinical Medical AssistingComputer ApplicationsDisorders and DiseasesInsurance and CodingOffice SafetyPatient RelationsRecords and Chart ManagementWellness and NutritionOther

PROPOSED PROGRAM INFORMATION, CONTINUED
CE Session or Workshop Topic

Indicate which topic is most relevant to your selected track. This information will assist the AMT Scientific/Speaker Committee in ensuring a balanced education program.
Laboratory Track Topic

Blood Bank, ImmunohematologyChemistryHematology, Serology, Coagulation, Body FluidsMicrobiology, ImmunologyMolecular DiagnosticsToxicologyOther

PROPOSED PROGRAM INFORMATION, CONTINUED
CE Session or Workshop Topic

Indicate which topic is most relevant to your selected track. This information will assist the AMT Scientific/Speaker Committee in ensuring a balanced education program.
Leadership and Professional Development Track Topic

Career DevelopmentCommunicationManagement and SupervisionOther

PROPOSED PROGRAM INFORMATION, CONTINUED
CE Session or Workshop Topic

Indicate which topic is most relevant to your selected track. This information will assist the AMT Scientific/Speaker Committee in ensuring a balanced education program.
Dental Assisting Track Topic

Hazardous Materials in the Dental SettingInfection Control and Occupational SafetyIntraoral FunctionsRadiologyTreatment of Diseases and ConditionsOther

PROPOSED PROGRAM INFORMATION, CONTINUED
CE Session or Workshop Topic

Indicate which topic is most relevant to your selected track. This information will assist the AMT Scientific/Speaker Committee in ensuring a balanced education program.
Phlebotomy Track Topic

Adverse ReactionsBlood Culture CollectionPatient InteractionTechniques: Approach and ComplicationsVenipunctureOther

PROPOSED PROGRAM INFORMATION, CONTINUED
CE Session or Workshop Topic

Indicate which topic is most relevant to your selected track. This information will assist the AMT Scientific/Speaker Committee in ensuring a balanced education program.
Allied Health Instructor Track Topic

Learning StrategiesTechnology in the ClassroomCreative Teaching MethodsBlended LearningLearning Management Systems (LMS)Curriculum Design & Lesson PlanningOther

PROPOSED PROGRAM INFORMATION, CONTINUED
Proposed Program Title*
Enter how you want your title to appear to attendees in the program and various marketing materials.
Proposed Program Description*
Provide a session description by highlighting the topics to be discussed and/or the procedures to be described. Explain why the attendee should attend your program. Limit the description to 250 words or less. This session description will be published on AMT's website and in the final program if accepted.
Proposed Program Learning Objectives

Learning objectives are what the attendee will be able to do after attending your session. Also, providing learning objectives helps the review committee determine if your session will be accepted or not. Learning objectives are not a content outline of your session. Examples include:
1. Describe the basic principles of PCR
2. Discuss the treatment options in the field of eye care.
3. Identify common complaints and symptomology of prostatic lesions.
Learning Objective #1
Learning Objective #2
Learning Objective #3

PROPOSED PROGRAM INFORMATION, CONTINUED
Proposed Keynote Title*
Enter how you want your Keynote title to appear to attendees in the program and various marketing materials.
Proposed Keynote Description*
Provide a Keynote description by highlighting the topics to be discussed and/or the procedures to be described. Explain why the attendee should attend your Keynote. Limit the description to 250 words or less. This description will be published on AMT's website and in the final program if accepted.
Proposed Keynote Learning Objectives

Learning objectives are what the attendee will be able to do after attending your Keynote. Also, providing learning objectives helps the review committee determine if your session will be accepted or not. Learning objectives are not a content outline of your session. Examples include:
1. Describe the basic principles of PCR
2. Discuss the treatment options in the field of eye care.
3. Identify common complaints and symptomology of prostatic lesions.
Learning Objective #1
Learning Objective #2
Learning Objective #3

PROPOSED PROGRAM INFORMATION, CONTINUED
What is Your Keynote Speaking Fee*
Enter your expected compensation for delivering a Keynote presentation. Include honorarium, travel, and expenses. In general, total fees exceeding $10K are not accepted.
Sample Presentation

Include a link or upload a file below to demonstrate your presentation skills to the selection committee. If you are providing a YouTube link or other link to a webpage, key the link in a Word document and upload the word document as your example.
Example File*

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PROPOSED PROGRAM INFORMATION, CONTINUED
Proposed General Session Title*
Enter how you want your program title to appear to attendees in the program and various marketing materials.
Proposed General Session Description*
Provide a session description by highlighting the topics to be discussed and/or the procedures to be described. Explain why the attendee should attend your program. Limit the description to 250 words or less. This session description will be published on AMT's website and in the final program if accepted.
Proposed General Session Learning Objectives

Learning objectives are what the attendee will be able to do after attending your session. Also, providing learning objectives helps the review committee determine if your session will be accepted or not. Learning objectives are not a content outline of your session. Examples include:
1. Describe the basic principles of PCR.
2. Discuss the treatment options in the field of eye care.
3. Identify common complaints and symptomology of prostatic lesions.
Learning Objective #1
Learning Objective #2
Learning Objective #3

PROPOSED PROGRAM INFORMATION, CONTINUED
Sample Presentation

Include a link or upload a file below to demonstrate your presentation skills to the selection committee. If you are providing a YouTube link or other link to a webpage, key the link in a Word document and upload the word document as your example.
Example File*

Upload Sample Presentation
Upload a file that demonstrates your presentation skills. This could be a video file or a sample slide presentation. Cancelof

PRESENTATION COMMITMENT
Presentation Commitment Statement*

I hereby certify that if I am selected to present at the 2025 AMT Annual Meeting Education Program in Pittsburgh, PA held July 21-25, 2025, that I will be available to present the proposed session I have submitted. I understand that presenter substitutions are prohibited without written agreement. I agree not to promote my products and services in my presentation. My presentation will be included in official AMT marketing materials and media, which will be distributed to all meeting registrants.

PRESENTING VIRTUALLY
AMT records sessions and then offers those recordings as part of a virtual CE Conference.
Are you willing to record your session?*

YesNo

THANK YOU!
Click the Submit button below to submit your proposed program.

If you have any questions email amtmeetings@americanmedtech.org

The submission deadline is Monday, September 30, 2024, by 11:59 PM CT. If you wish to edit this proposal or submit an additional one, please do so by that date.

The AMT Scientific/Speakers Committee will review and consider all programs and make their final selections in January/February 2025. Submission does not guarantee selection.

Remember, the 2025 AMT Annual Meeting Education Program is scheduled to take place in Pittsburgh, PA, July 21-25, 2025.
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THANK YOU!