Civil War Medicine Conference

Twenty-First Annual Conference on Civil War Medicine

October 4-6, 2013

Philadelphia, PA

“One of the best conferences that I have ever attended. Well-organized, well-run

and effective. This was a very worthwhile conference that reflects positively

upon the museum and its personnel. Thank you for a wonderful experience.”

2012 Annual Conference on Civil War Medicine Attendee

Join us in Philadelphia and see why the Museum’s Annual Conference is called “one of the best conferences that I have ever attended.” Listen to stimulating lectures, make new friends and become part of an annual family reunion. Watch our website, www.civilwarmed.org, for updates. Conference information regarding speakers, bus tour, etc., will be available mid-May. All members will receive a conference brochure. For further information, contact Karen Thomassen, Museum@civilwarmed.org, or call 301-695-1864, ext. 12.

Annual Call for Lecture Proposals

Individuals are invited to submit lecture proposals for the NMCWM’s Twenty-First Annual Conference on Civil War Medicine to be held October 4-6, 2013. Proposals should be one to five pages in length, typed and double-spaced, and must be accompanied by a bibliography. They also should include the title, speaker’s full name, short biographical sketch including professional and academic affiliations, mailing address, e-mail address, telephone and FAX numbers, and a brief statement as to why the topic is particularly appropriate for this forum. Presentations should be limited to 45 minutes, followed by a five-minute question-and-answer period. All presentations must be in a PowerPoint format.

Deadline for submission is April 1, 2013. Proposals should be sent to the National Museum of Civil War Medicine, Attention Conference Program Committee, P.O. Box 470, Frederick, MD 21705. All proposals will be considered, but submission of a proposal does not guarantee an invitation to speak.

For more information, contact Karen Thomassen at Museum@civilwarmed.org or call 301-695-1864.