SESSION FORMAT

A Clinical Consultation Breakfast is a forum for an expert or experts to share clinical wisdom and discuss difficult cases which attendees are encouraged to bring. The emphasis should be on case and clinical consultation directed at material offered by participants. Discussions often include clinical pearls and take-home points from the discussant regarding diagnosis, treatment, or other relevant clinical issues. Slides should NOT be used in a Clinical Consultation Breakfast, though handouts are encouraged.

GUIDELINES

A Clinical Consultation Breakfast should follow these guidelines in order to be considered by the Program Committee for the 2026 Annual Meeting program:

• Include 1-2 expert clinicians to provide a background on the topic and a few initial take home points to get the discussion flowing. Experts might additionally present a few cases for illustration but should also welcome case discussion generated by the participants.
• Experts should additionally welcome discussion regarding any relevant clinical dilemmas associated with the topic.
• Should be facilitated conversations with a small group of ticketed attendees.
• Should NOT be a presentation without audience interaction.
• The Review Abstract should describe how the experts will provide ample opportunities for audience questions, comments, and discussion.

STANDARD ROOM SETUP & AUDIO/VISUAL EQUIPMENT PROVIDED

A Clinical Consultation Breakfast will be in a room with seating in a u-shape or hollow square. No AV equipment will be provided.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Each submission for a Clinical Consultation Breakfast should include the following items:

• Submission title (no more than 20 words)
• Chair(s) affiliation and email address(es)
• At least two (2) educational learning objectives
• Review Abstract (see details below)*
• Names, organizations, contact information, email addresses, and disclosures for all co-presenters

* Submitters should organize the Review Abstract for the entire Clinical Consultation Breakfast presentation under the following headings:

• Objective (what is the clinical syndrome, condition or context being discussed OR what is the specific therapeutic technique that is illustrated)
• Background (some information about the topic presented in the Objective)
• Methods (give at least a one paragraph description of each case that will be presented and the manner of presentation)
• Results (describe the teaching techniques that you plan to use as well as what aspect each of the presenters and discussants will address)
• Conclusions (what aspect will each of the presenters or discussants address)
• Bibliography (provide at least 1 and no more than 5 references supporting this work)

NOTE: Clinical Consultation Breakfasts do not require a Proceedings Abstract.

CONTENT ADDRESSING ETHICAL AND INCLUSIVE CLINICAL EDUCATION

AACAP is deeply committed to advancing mental health access and quality care across populations. We support training and practice approaches that help clinicians provide effective, person-centered, and contextually informed care for individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and life experiences.

We strongly encourage presenters to consider including content that examines variations in prevalence, diagnosis, or treatment across varied cultures, groups, and communities — or to explore other meaningful ways to integrate principles that promote inclusion and ethical care into their presentations. This may include inviting presenters with a range of perspectives, incorporating insights from individuals with personal or community experience, or drawing from the setting of Atlanta to enrich the session content in ways that reflect AACAP’s mission.

If such information is limited or not included in a presenter’s work, we ask that speakers acknowledge these gaps and highlight the need for continued efforts to better meet the needs of diverse communities in research and practice.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Clinical Consultation Breakfasts are ticketed events. Attendance is limited to 15-20 participants in addition to the presenter(s).

These sessions should facilitate conversation in the small group. As such, slides should not be used, and audiovisual equipment will not be available at the meeting.

START YOUR SUBMISSION

AACAP will accept approximately 10-12 Clinical Consultation Breakfasts this year. All Clinical Consultation Breakfasts must submit a complete proposal each year to be considered for the scientific program at the Annual Meeting. To submit a Clinical Consultation Breakfast session for consideration, select “Begin a Submission” at the top or bottom right-hand side of this page.

Questions regarding Clinical Consultation Breakfasts can be submitted to meetings@aacap.org.