Call for Abstracts: Space, Place, and Patients

2nd Annual Virtual Conference for Graduate Students and Early Career Researchers
February 19–21, 2026 · Virtual (Zoom)

The American Association for the History of Nursing (AAHN) invites submissions from senior undergraduate students, graduate students, and early career researchers (up to 5 years post-PhD) for a virtual conference exploring space, place, and patients in the history of healthcare.

Submissions that address nursing or the role of the nursing profession are welcome, but presentations may consider any aspect of healthcare history, in any place or time period.

Accepted presenters must be AAHN members. A discounted student membership is available: two students from the same institution may join for $100 USD. More information: AAHN Membership Benefits

Presentation format: 20-minute paper + 10-minute Q&A.

Submit a 250-word abstract by January 23, 2025:
Abstract Submission Form