2.Welcome and General Overview
SMFM is pleased to invite members to apply to be General Reviewers for abstracts for our SMFM 2027 Pregnancy Meeting, happening March 21 - 26, 2027 in National Harbor, MD. The application process closes on Monday, June 15, 2026.
On Monday, June 29, 2026, all applicants will be notified of the 2027 SMFM Program Committee's reviewer selection decisions.
Pregnancy Meeting General Reviewer Criteria
The goal of reviewer criteria is to assure, to the best of the Program Committee and SMFM Board’s ability, those evaluating the science considered for the annual meeting program have the scientific skill set to objectively and rigorously evaluate the submissions.
Those nominated to become general reviewers must meet the respective criteria below to be considered:
The goal of reviewer criteria is to assure, to the best of the Program Committee and SMFM Board’s ability, those evaluating the science considered for the annual meeting program have the scientific skill set to objectively and rigorously evaluate the submissions.
Those nominated to become general reviewers must meet the respective criteria below to be considered:
- Are a current member of SMFM;
- Are not a Fellow, Resident, or Student;
- Agree to meet the General Review deadlines: September 18 - 28, 2026; and
- Have been the first or last author on at least 1 original PubMed searchable publication within the last 3 years.
General Review Deadlines
General Reviewers must be available to complete their assigned reviews during the General Review period:
Friday, September 18 - Monday, September 28, 2026.
Note: Senior reviewers are selected through a different process and have additional requirements.
Sincerely,
Marvin Williams, DO; Amber Samuels, MD, MBA; Torri Metz, MD, MSCR; Andrea Edlow, MD, MSc
The 2027 Pregnancy Meeting Program Committee