DPG/MIG Priority Session: Commonly Asked Questions

DPG/MIG Priority Session: Commonly Asked Questions

How are proposals submitted?

Proposals can only be submitted online. The submission site link will be available on our Web site on September 1. The deadline for submission is November 12 at noon (Central). Once you create an online profile you will be able to login and edit your submission at any time until the deadline.

 

What happens if a DPG/MIG submits more than one proposal?

A DPG/MIG may submit only one priority session proposal. As practice experts, DPGs/MIGs with broad practice areas are encouraged to submit additional general session proposals for review. Additional proposals may be submitted on a separate general proposal form. If additional general sessions are accepted, the DPG/MIG will receive Program Book "planned with" acknowledgement. The DPG/MIG will not be responsible for providing financial support of any approved general session proposals.

 

What will I need to submit a proposal?

You will need to have the following information available in order to complete an online proposal:

  • Session title,
  • CPE level,
  • Three Learning Need Codes,
  • Three objectives,
  • Session outline,
  • Presentation format,
  • Session description,
  • Session participants, and
  • Speaker bios.

 

What happens if two or more DPGs/MIGs plan a session together?

If two or more DPGs/MIGs plan a program, they may combine their priority session allotments for that session. The session will then be allotted up to $1700 for speaker honoraria. The co-planned session must be the priority session for all DPGs/MIGs involved if priority funds are to be used and all chair-elect signatures must be present on ONE submission.

 

What is the review process?

The FNCE PPAC will consider the educational value of each proposal and the extent to which it presents new and/or significant information to the dietetics profession. Proposals received on or before the deadline will be reviewed based on:

  • Appropriateness of topic,
  • Advanced level of content,
  • Cutting-edge information that has not been previously presented,
  • Comprehensiveness of session objectives,
  • Expertise of proposed speakers, and
  • Speaker selection related to experience and topics.

 

What happens if the requested speaker honorarium for the priority session exceeds $850?

If the speaker honorarium for your priority session exceeds $850, the DPG/MIG must provide an ADA account code. ADA's Professional Development team has established honorarium guidelines that can be discussed during your planning, as well.

 

When will I be notified of the status of my proposal?

Program planners will be notified of the proposal's final status by late February 2009. Proposals are considered accepted only when the program planner receives a written confirmation from the ADA Professional Development Team. FNCE proposals are "works in progress" as ADA and the FNCE PPAC work to provide quality programming each year.

 

Will changes be made to my session proposal?

ADA reserves the right to make recommendations and requirements for revisions of content and/or speakers within proposals prior to acceptance. Under certain circumstances, ADA may recommend and/or require speaker modifications for proposal acceptance in order to match the overall programming needs at FNCE.

 

What are the next steps if my session is accepted?

The ADA Professional Development Team will contact speakers directly to negotiate honoraria, if necessary. The Professional Development Team will send all approved speakers a packet with required paperwork, including speaker agreement, housing and travel forms.

 

Who do I contact, if accepted, if there is a change in the session or speakers?

You would contact the ADA Professional Development Team Coordinator, Charlene Novosel at cnovosel@eatright.org.