Information for Speakers

The AOCOPM 2026 Annual Educational Conference held in conjunction with OMED26 will take place Oct. 22-25, 2026, in the entertainment capital of the world: Las Vegas, Nevada! 

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Speaker Honorarium and Reimbursement Policy

• $400 honorarium ($595 for two lectures or pre-recorded presentation). Since OMED Speakers are required to pre-record their presentations, they are essentially giving two lectures and may claim the $595 honorarium.
• Travel: Advance coach airfare, not to exceed $800, airport parking, transport fees to and from the airport. Speakers may opt for flight upgrades, but flight reimbursement will be limited to $800. If driving, mileage can be reimbursed at IRS rate.
• Lodging: 1 to 2 nights (depending on lecture schedule) at a rate comparable to the convention hotel. Second night must be pre-approved by AOCOPM's current program chair.
• Food: $100 per day food reimbursement for two days for both one and two lectures. One day only if conference provides meals.  Receipts for meals are not required.
• Presentations that only last 1/2 hour: provide $250 honorarium only; no airfare, room, or food reimbursement.  One day only if conference provides meals.  Receipts are not required.
• A completed and signed Reimbursement Form with receipts (except food) attached is required.  
• Health Policy Fellows are not currently eligible for an honorarium or expense reimbursement.
• While presentations by co-presenters are welcome, only the primary presenter will be paid honoraria and expenses.

Required Documents

 Due by June 30th:

• CV 
• Introductory Bio
• Learning Objectives, with supporting documentation
• Photo (to print in the program; a selfie you like will do)
• Disclosures (Required for accreditation. These will be made in the form linked below.)
• Release of information (please be mindful of copyrights)

Due by August 30th:

• Recorded Video (mp4 format.  Length is important.  If you have a one-hour time slot, your video must be between 53 and 69 minutes.).  If you would like for Ronda to record your video with you, please make an appointment as soon as possible so she can put it in her calendar: [email protected] or 800-558-8686
  
• PowerPoint (Please do not use any corporate logo, trade name, or a product-group message of commercial interest and include a disclosure slide).  
• 3-5 Test Questions (provided as a courtesy to AOBPM)

Detailed Instructions and Resources

• OMED26 Speaker Instructions. Preparation and Recording OMED26 Speaker Instructions.pdf (Important information.  Please read, especially noting the length of the recording and the disclosure slide) 
• PowerPoint Template for OMED26
• Zoom Background for OMED26
•  Writing Quality Behavioral Learning Objectives
•  AOBPM Item Writing Guidelines (for test questions)
•  Honorarium and Expense Form to be submitted no later than 30 days after the meeting.  Please note that a social security number or tax id must be submitted if you accept an honorarium.
• Reimbursement and Honoraria Policy Please note that fellows and residents are not currently eligible for honoraria and reimbursement and should seek funding through their educational institution. 

OMED2026 Confirmed Speaker Form

Would you like to speak at a future educational conference?  Please submit a proposal:

Presentation Proposal