Format
Submissions will only be accepted via online submission form. The manuscript will be forwarded to a pre-defined set of reviewers. Please do not include the names of the authors or affiliations in the manuscript to preserve anonymity.

All applicants will be notified of their status within three weeks of the submission deadline. Should your program be chosen as the winner:

• The program will be featured at the ICHP Annual Meeting. You will need to prepare a poster to present your program and/or give a verbal presentation. Guidelines will be sent to the winner.
• You will be asked to electronically submit your manuscript to the ICHP KeePosted for publishing. This program will be accredited for CPE and will require that you complete material for ACPE accreditation.
• You will receive a complimentary registration to the ICHP Annual Meeting, recognition at the meeting and a monetary award of $1,000 distributed to your institution.

Non-winning submissions may also be considered for publication in the ICHP KeePosted, but your permission will be obtained beforehand.                       

Eligibility Frequently Asked Questions: 

• Do you have to be a member of ICHP?
• Yes.  Applicants must be a member of ICHP for a minimum of 90 days prior to the submission deadline and practice in a health system setting.
• Can there be more than one submission from a health system?
• Yes, multiple submissions are accepted from a single health system.
• Can you submit a project that has already been presented as a poster?
• Yes.
• Can you submit a project that has already been published in a peer-reviewed journal?
• No.  Previous publication may limit our ability publish the winner again.
  
  

If you have any questions related to the program please contact Trish Wegner at trishw@ichpnet.org.