GLMA 2025 Early Bird Registration Opens




Registration for GLMA's 43rd Annual Conference on LGBTQ+ Health is NOW OPEN!


Call for Abstracts

Submit Your Abstracts Starting March 3, 2025  

Submit your proposal for presentation at this year's conference! Be part of the premier scientific event shaping the future of LGBTQ+ health. The GLMA Education Committee will soon be inviting abstracts for our 43rd Annual Conference on LGBTQ+ Health. This is your opportunity to share your expertise and contribute to advancing LGBTQ+ health equity.

The GLMA Education Committee invites abstracts focusing on critical topics in lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, and Two-Spirit (LGBTQIA2S+) health. We welcome submissions from all areas of LGBTQ+ health, including clinical care, research, policy, education, and advocacy.  




This year’s conference will feature four content tracks - each tailored to support professional growth at across disciplines, specialties, and career stages.

  • Standards of Care – Latest updates and best practices in LGBTQ+ health care.  
  • Clinical Care in Context – Addressing unique challenges and opportunities in practice.  
  • Personal & Professional Development – Building skills and resilience for career success.  
  • Nursing Section – Dedicated sessions for nursing professionals and nursing students.


Stay tuned for proposal details and guidelines. 
Please note: Selected presenters will receive 50% off of registration costs.
If you register before you are notified of your selection, you will be eligible for a 50% refund.

We look forward to reviewing your submissions!



#GLMA2025 Abstract Submission Timeline

  Abstract Portal Opens   March 3, 2025
  Abstract Submission Deadline   April 22, 2025
  Notification of Selected Workshops   No later than May 16, 2025
  Notification of Selected Research   No later than May 31, 2025
  Workshop Presenters Commit

   June 6, 2025

  Research Presenters Commit   June 20, 2025

Unity. Action. Progress.

This year's conference theme, Unity. Action. Progress., highlights the transformative power of collective effort in advancing LGBTQ+ health equity. It emphasizes the importance of standing together, taking decisive steps to address disparities, and building momentum toward a future where every LGBTQ+ individual can access affirming, inclusive care. By uniting as advocates, taking meaningful action, and driving progress, health professionals can break down barriers and create a healthcare system that truly serves and uplifts the diversity of our communities.


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