Call For Proposals 2025

Thank you for your interest in presenting at the 2025 NATA Clinical Symposia & AT Expo, June 24-June 27, in Orlando, FL! The NATA Convention Program Committee oversees development of the educational program, which consists of committee-developed programming AND proposal submissions. 

We welcome proposal submissions from NATA members and nonmembers for the following program formats. Be sure to read the proposal guidelines for each program format prior to submission. A non-refundable Proposal Submission Fee applies: $25 NATA members/$50 NATA nonmembers (not including NATA committees or affiliates). The deadline for submission is July 22, 2024.

Call for themes: Innovations in Risk Reduction and Advances in Soft Tissue Injury. Please refer to the proposal guidelines. 

 

Format

Length

# of Speakers

Type

Proposal Guidelines

Lecture

55 minutes

1-2

Lecture Only

Lec Guidelines

Learning Labs

2 hours

1 Lecturer/1 Lab Leader

1-Hour Lecture & 1-Hour Lab

LL Guidelines

Forums

55 minutes

2 Speakers

15-Minute Lecture and Q&A

Forum Guidelines

Interactive Lecture

55 minutes

1-2 Speakers

Lecture/Discussion

IL Guidelines

 

 

 

Important Information – read before submitting your proposal

  • Proposal topics must fall within one of the five domains of practice for athletic training. Detailed domain information can be found in the Board of Certification Practice Analysis.
    1. Risk Reduction, Wellness and Health Literacy
    2. Assessment, Evaluation and Diagnosis
    3. Critical Incident Management
    4. Therapeutic Intervention
    5. Health Care Administration and Professional Responsibility
  • Proposal submissions must avoid any affiliation with a commercial product or service.
  • Proposals must adhere to the Meeting Honoraria/Expense Policy/Complimentary Registration Policy, as it will be strictly enforced.
  • Proposals must be complete and accurate with confirmed topic and list of speakers. Incomplete and/or late proposals will not be considered.
  • After July 22, 2023 the Convention Program Committee will only approve a speaker change if the original speaker is unable to attend the convention.
  • Due to an increase in proposal submissions and size of the convention facilities, all proposals will not be accepted. Topics will be selected based on the organization of the program, equipment needs (where applicable), quality of content and speakers, and significance of the material to the NATA membership.
  • INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE REVIEWED

  • Submission forms will be available by April 15, 2024. The deadline for submission is July 22, 2023. Thank you.

 

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