Abstract Submission 2026

Abstract Submission 2026

The Department of Midwifery welcomes any submissions related to midwifery research, innovative clinical programs, leadership, and interprofessional collaboration. We want to hear from you and showcase your work!

Promotional graphic for the Ontario West Midwifery Conference. Call for abstracts for the fifth annual virtual conference on October 21, 2026, from 12–4 p.m. EST. Theme: “Connecting midwives, advancing knowledge, inspiring leadership.” The conference seeks submissions featuring unique programming or innovative research that can inspire and inform the midwifery community. Abstract submission deadline is July 31, 2026, at 5 p.m. EST. Submissions and inquiries can be sent to Sarah.Redfearn@lhsc.on.ca. Supported by the Department of Midwifery, London Health Sciences Centre.

Requirements for Abstract Submission

All abstracts must be submitted as a Word Document or PDF according to the following format:

  • Maximum word count: 500 words
  • Title
  • Authors
  • Introduction
  • Methods
  • Results
  • Conclusions
  • The presenters' names, roles, affiliated midwifery practices, institutions or academic centers.
    A short bio for each presenter that can be presented on the conference day if accepted.

All abstracts will be reviewed by the committee to ensure that the topic of the submission is consistent with the scope of the topics covered at the conference. 

Once the abstracts are accepted, at least one of the authors must register for and present at the conference. 

Successfully submitted abstracts will be acknowledged via email within two weeks of submission.

Please direct questions and abstract submissions to sarah.redfearn@lhsc.on.ca by July 31st, 2026 at 5pm.