Proposal Review Criteria

The essence of the Generalists in Medical Education national meeting includes sharing, learning, and interaction among professional medical educators. Interaction and participation are valued in all sessions.

Proposals (blinded as to author and originating institution) will be reviewed by a committee that includes Generalists with a wide range of experiences. Reviewers will be asked to evaluate proposals using the following criteria:

1. Proposal Quality: The written proposal is clear, complete, well organized.
2. Purpose: The proposal includes clear goals/purpose and describes the target audience.
3. Importance/Contribution to the Field: The proposed presentation offers important results, creative or innovative practice or development, or an opportunity to enhance insights on a relevant or timely topic or issue.
4. Preparation: The proposal is well-grounded in a theoretical/conceptual framework, prior work, and/or relevant literature.
5. Presentation: The proposal describes content, methods/activities, and planned use of time that will engage participants, encourage reflection and critique, and achieve the goals/purpose of the proposed presentation.
6. Membership Appeal: The proposal represents work or addresses a topic/issue that is relevant or important to members of the Generalists in Medical Education.

If you have questions concerning proposal submission or suggestions for the conference, please contact the Program Chair:

When you submit your proposal via the electronic submission process, you will receive an e-mail acknowledgement that the proposal has been received shortly after submitting your materials