The Research Forum is an extension of the annual Virtual Conference. The goal of the Forum is to provide a platform to share innovative research that SPPCP members are conducting and provide an interactive session to further knowledge in the fields of pain management, opioid stewardship, addiction medicine, or palliative, serious illness or end of life care.

Submissions are welcome from any member of the research team (pharmacists, residents, students, etc), though it is required that at least one member of the research team must be a member of SPPCP. The research must also pertain to the topics listed above. Submissions are reviewed by the Research Forum Committee for relevance and use of inclusive language.

Timeline for submissions:

1. Abstract submission opens: January 2026
2. Submission closes: March 27, 2026
3. Acceptance notification: April 10, 2026
4. Presentation slide deck submission: May 15, 2026
1. It is requested that format of the presentation is a PowerPoint or similar presentation
5. Research Forum presentation: May 19, 2026

Benefits of submission:

• Disseminate your research to a nationwide audience
• Access to learn from other research presentations
• Opportunity to earn an award for your research and presentation
• Discounted registration to the Virtual Conference
• Free non-CE registration, CE registration is available by purchasing the difference in cost 

Submit Your Research - Coming Soon!

Interested in getting involved in the Research Forum outside of presenting?
Contact [email protected] for information on how to become a session moderator or evaluator!