The ICM 27th Triennial Congress in 2005 is calling for submissions from midwives, midwifery educators and maternity service activists from around the globe who work to enhance midwifery and the welfare of women and families.

Not only are we seeking innovative, exciting research papers and scholarly writings for plenary sessions and poster presentations, but also creatively presented stories from the field expressed through prose, poetry, painting, sculpture, music and dance. Submissions from each of the categories: Research, Scholarly Writing and Stories from the Field will be assessed using specific criteria (see Congress website). Submissions should address the ICM philosophy and the Congress theme “Midwifery: Pathways to a Healthy Nation”.

IMPORTANT DATES

• 21st May 2004 – Last Date to receive Abstracts for Full Peer Review
• 21st May 2004 – Last Date to receive Submissions for Fast Track Review
• 1st May 2005 – Last Date for Final Papers for inclusion in Conference Proceedings
• 1st May 2005 – Last Date to Register for Presenters and for Early Bird

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
If you would like to present material at the ICM 27th Triennial Congress in 2005 you can make your submission here. Please ensure you read all guidelines and submission criteria below before you begin the submission process.

The submission must include:

• Title of presentation/art media
• Author(s)/artist(s) with the presenting author(s)/Artist(s) underlined
• Contact details of the presenting author/artist including email
• 50 word (maximum) profile of the presenting author/ artist
• Relevant theme (see below)
• Presentation type i.e. poster, paper, story, art media
• Whether you require Full Peer Review (if this is not indicated the submission will automatically be included in the Fast Track Review section)
• 250 word (maximum) abstract/submission in English
• Language the presentation will be in
• Audiovisual requirements

Program Structure
The Congress program will comprise the following session types:

• Theme Keynote Addresses
• Formal Presentations
• Workshops/story telling
• Sessions to build an international web of connection

Daily Themes
Each day of the Congress has been allocated a specific theme:

• Pathway Day 1 – History
• Pathway Day 2 – Professionalisation
• Pathway Day 3 – Current ways of Knowing, Diversity of Thought
• Pathway Day 4 – Future – Healthy Nations, Safe Motherhood, Partnerships, Multi-Dimensional Aspects of Health

CHOICE OF REVIEW METHODS
The two methods for review include a Fast Track Review or a Full International

Peer Review. You may choose either review process but in deciding which to choose consider the following:

Fast Track Review process has been designed particularly for those who are submitting scholarly writings or stories from the field. The ACMI/ICM Congress 2005 Scientific Committee will assess these submissions in the context of the overarching Congress themes and the daily theme.

Full International Peer Review process has been developed particularly for researchers/academics who are submitting research papers. The ICM Research Committee will assess these submissions using peer review criteria.

Evaluation Criteria for Both Review Methods
All submissions including those electing full international peer review will be assessed against the following criteria:

• Clarity of Purpose
• Relevance to Congress Theme
• Congruent with ICM philosophy
• Relevance to daily theme/s
• Demonstrates innovation, quality & originality in midwifery.

Congress Proceedings
All successful submissions will be included in the Congress proceedings.

Those who have been successful in the Research or Scholarly paper/writing sections will be asked to submit their complete paper prior to the Congress.

Those who have been successful in the Stories from the Field will be asked to submit a more complete version of the story, poem, song or photo of the artwork prior to the Congress.

Submission Difficulties
If you have difficulties submitting on line please contact The Meeting Planners at:

The Meeting Planners – ICM Congress 2005
91-97 Islington Street,
Collingwood Victoria Australia 3066
Phone: +61 3 9417 0888 Fax: +61 3 9417 0899
Email: [log in to unmask]

If you would like a copy of the Call for Submissions brochure please download this file (Adobe PDF 530Kb)

DISCLAIMERS
The invitation to submit a presentation does not constitute an offer to pay travel, accommodation

or registration costs associated with the Congress. Similarly, no speakers' fee is paid to successful applicants.

By submitting this presentation you confirm that it has not been published or presented at an international meeting. You also grant the Organising Committee permission to publish the proposal and paper in the Congress Proceedings in hard copy and electronic format.

If you do not wish to do this but still wish to present please contact The Meeting Planners to discuss.

The Organising Committee's decision on acceptance of the submission will be final.