Call for Submissions Coming Soon!
The Pediatric Endocrinology Nursing Society (PENS) Conference Planning Committee welcomes proposals for oral presentation on new, innovative, and practical approaches that can be used for a variety of pediatric endocrine disorders as well as topics of interest to nurses and other pediatric endocrine healthcare professionals. You are invited to submit a proposal for presentation at the 2027 PENS National Conference to be held May 17 – 21, 2027, at The Peabody in Memphis in Memphis, Tennessee. (The submission of poster abstracts will be through the Call for Poster Abstracts to be released around October 15, 2026.)
Criteria
The PENS Conference Planning Committee will review proposals for oral presentations to fill general and concurrent sessions which may incorporate panel discussions, debate with moderator, practical application of research, and advanced case studies. Proposals will be reviewed for adherence to the following criteria:
- Relevance of topic to current challenges in pediatric endocrinology
- Clarity of description of the content and presentation methods
- Depth, focus, level of target audience, and innovative spin
- Amount and type of interactive learning
- Amount of late-breaking, cutting-edge content, including pharmacology content
- Absence of commercial content
Guide & Tips for Submission
Please refer to the links below for assistance in developing your presentation.
Suggested Topics for Presentation
The PENS Conference Planning Committee (CPC) strongly encourages presentations focused on 1) advanced pharmacology which covers new treatment methodologies, and 2) late-breaking, cutting-edge advanced practice sessions. The suggested topics list is generated from requests from previous conference attendees and the PENS membership, and is not meant to exclude topics that are not listed.
- Basic and Advanced Endocrinology
- Emerging Therapies and Technology
- Pharmacology Updates
- Diabetes Research
- MODY
- Transgender Care
- Mental Health Topics related to patients with Diabetes and/or other Endocrine Conditions
- Adrenal Disorders
- Rare Diseases (Prader-Willi, Turners, Glycogen Storage, &/or Androgen insensitivity)
- Diabetes Insipidus (Arginine Vasopressin Deficiency - AVD)
- Panhypopituitarism
- Thyroid Nodules/Cancer
- Graves Disease
- Androgen Insensitivity
- Hyperinsulinism
- Glycogen Storage Diseases
- Self-advocacy for the Endocrine Nurse
- Incorporating Mindfulness into Endocrine Nursing Practice
- PCOS
We are specifically seeking patient cases on topics that have not been recently presented at a PENS conference and especially those that include pharmacology content. This can include: helping attendee learn the pharmacology of common medications, preparing attendee to select the proper pharmacotherapeutics based on a clinical presentation, and give attendee insights on incorporating evidence-based changes into practice. Learning objective should clearly reflect the educational activity that contains pharmacology content.
Advanced Practice Nursing Case Studies
Cases can vary from routine to complex, as in a case that has been solved or one that you need help with, and a success story or one that didn’t go so well. They can speak to the lessons you learned or a unique approach you took. This is your opportunity to gain public speaking experience by presenting a 15-25 minute clinical case (plus 5 minutes for audience participation = 20-30 minutes total) in front of your peers, mentors, and friends.
How to Submit
Submission link coming soon!
Please have the information listed below ready when you submit your presentation:
- Your information (includes name, organization, contact information and professional experience summary)
- Co-Presenter(s) information (includes name, company/title, email and phone)
- Session format (General Lecture, Panel Discussion, Debate of Best Practices, Practical Application or Advanced Practice Nursing Case Study)
- Session information (includes title and description – will be used in marketing)
- Objectives/Content (will need three objectives, please include intended pharmacology content if possible)
- Audience Track (Endocrine or Diabetes/Basic or Advanced; Professional Development; Case Study)
- Pharmacology minutes
The Pediatric Endocrinology Nursing Society functions to provide information relating to pediatric endocrinology nursing. Material presented at the National Conference, available on the website, or provided in any printed materials must be of professional quality and demonstrate an absence of commercial conflict of interest or bias and proprietary or prejudicial/biased commentary. Anecdotal observations should be limited in their scope and not presented as proven fact. It is inappropriate to endorse or imply endorsement of any specific product or service.