Hello ARCOS Members,

Planning is underway for your professional development at the 22nd Annual ARCOS Conference, taking place on February 16th – 18th, 2027 in Dallas, Texas!

We are excited to open submissions for both our Patsi Furr Presentation and Poster Session!

A big thank you to Cheryl Cundy, our Patsi Furr Coordinator Spotlight presenter at the 21st Annual ARCOS Conference, you were a fantastic addition to our conference!

Cheryl presented “How I Survived a Hospital Closure – A Unique Experience That I Hope No One Else Goes Through” as part of the Patsi Furr Coordinator Spotlight. You can view the slides here: https://arcosonline.org/2026-annual-conference/

Looking for inspiration to submit your own poster? Watch the virtual presentation by Beth Wueste available at https://arcosonline.org/past-event-recordings/ . She walks you through a step-by-step guide and shares helpful poster resources designed just for you.

Submission Deadlines:
• November 2, 2026 – Patsi Furr Coordinator Spotlight abstract deadline
• November 2, 2026 – Poster abstract deadline
• November 20, 2026 – Notification of acceptance
Please note: The primary Patsi Furr presenter or Poster presenter must be an ARCOS member

Submission forms are available on the homepage of the ARCOS website.

Any questions please contact Courtney Matlach, ARCOS President Elect at cmatlach@montefiore.org

We can’t wait to see the amazing ideas and innovations you’ll bring!

ARCOS Board of Directors