Call for Papers

The Maryland Occupational Therapy Association would like you to submit to be a presenter. The conference will be held on Saturday, November 2nd at Towson University. Please read the following information carefully and email conference.mota@gmail.com with any questions.

Call for Papers Opens May 1, 2024.

There are 3 ways in which to present this year. When you complete the submission requirements, please indicate how you are presenting.

Poster presentation: Posters will be attended by participants during an allotted period of time. Information will be displayed on a poster using a poster stand (size TBD). Presenters of posters will answer questions from conference participants during the allotted time.

Presentations: Presentations will be 20 minutes in length. If your submission is selected, you will share a timeslot with 2 other presenters. Your session cannot exceed 20 minutes in length including Q & A. 

Course/workshop: Presentations will be 60 minutes in length. If your abstract is selected, you will be the sole presenter during a 1 hour time slot. It is expected that your course/workshop will have some type of interactive component in addition to a lecture. Examples include: panel/facilitate discussion, lab, hands on experience/demonstration, craft, etc. Here’s a chance to get creative! Please email conference.mota@gmail.com with any specific questions.

Important Details:

  • Submissions are due by August 1st and will be reviewed based on accuracy, completeness, currency of topic and evidence-based references. Late entries WILL NOT be accepted.
  • Submissions will be reviewed and all presenters will be notified of their presentation status by August 15th
  • After submissions are accepted for presentation by the conference committee, presenters will receive a contract to sign and return by August 30th in order to confirm participation and agreement with the terms and conditions of the 2024 MOTA conference.
  • Please include ALL presenters and their contact information in your submission. You WILL NOT be able to add presenters at a later date. All presenters need to be clearly stated with their appropriate credentials when the abstract is submitted.
  • Submissions will be accepted from the form on MOTA’s website. Submissions sent to the conference email WILL NOT be accepted.

Submission Requirements:

  • Title of Presentation
  • Level of Presentation – Entry, Intermediate, Advanced
  • Synopsis of Presentation – 30-40 words
  • Proposal – 250 word abstract
  • Objectives – bullet points
  • Author Bio – (not to exceed 50 words)
  • Presenter Information
  • Bibliography

Audio Visual Needs: Details to Follow

Cost: There will be a presenter rate. If you are selected to present, you will receive CEU credit for presenting. If you wish to attend the conference in addition to presenting, there will be a rate associated. Rates will be finalized closer to the time when call for papers opens.

**Please note: The advertisement and/or sale of items or business during conference presentations is prohibited**Please contact Erica Jones at conference.mota@gmail.com with questions or concerns.

Please contact Erica Jones at conference.mota@gmail.com with questions or concerns.