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Submit Abstract

Call for Abstracts

UPDATE: We are excited to announce the launch of our NARHC2025 Abstract Competition, in collaboration with the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (IJERPH). The winner will receive a cash award of $500 at NARHC 2025 and the opportunity to publish their paper in a Special Issue of IJERPH: "Reducing Disparities in Health Care Access of Refugees and Migrants" (following peer-review). We are extending the Abstract Deadline to March 17 2025!

For this special Issue, selected abstracts may also be published as an abstract book.

Come share and learn at one of the largest clinical conferences on refugee health globally. The North American Refugee Health Conference is recognized as the premier conference for those who work with refugee populations. From its humble beginnings, the North American Refugee Health Conference (NARHC) has expanded to become one of the largest clinical conferences on refugee health globally. Our scope has broadened to include local and international refugee issues.

Health professionals and experts from many disciplines, will meet to discuss the best health practices, challenges for optimal care, research and advocacy for the refugee patient population both pre and post migration. The latest research on refugee health issues will be profiled as both novices and experts share ideas with local and international colleagues.

ABSTRACT SUBMISSION

  • Submissions are to be made in English in the online system only. Carefully review the guidelines prior to starting the online process because all fields are mandatory.
  • All presenters are expected to register for the conference and are responsible for their registration fees and any other presentation expenses. Registration will open in November 2024 and early registration rates will apply until August 7, 2025.
  • Final selection of presentations will be determined based on the submissions that the committee believes best integrate with the conference themes.
  • We welcome you to submit a workshop, oral or poster presentation to the North American Refugee Health Conference.

    • IMPORTANT DATES

  • Call for Abstracts Opens: Tuesday, September 3, 2024
  • Call for Abstracts Closes: Monday, March 17, 2025 at midnight Eastern Daylight Time
  • Notification of Acceptance: End of April, 2025
  • Early Bird Registration by: Thursday, August 7, 2025
  • Conference Dates: September 11-13, 2025

    • For the full Submission Guidelines, click HERE

    Submit Abstract

    Event Dates

    Conference
    Thursday September 11 - Saturday September 13, 2025

    Event Location

    Sheraton Fallsview Hotel
    5875 Falls Ave,
    Niagara Falls, ON
    L2G 3K7

    Information & Assistance

    Conference Services
    conferences@uhn.ca

    North American Refugee Health Conference (NARHC) Inc.

    Click here to learn more about NARHC Inc.

    We do not issue letters of invitation to international delegates. Administrative fees will apply to cancelled registrations. We encourage you to finalize travel prior to registering.