1. Using patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) for patient-centered value-based health care, including clinical trials.
2. Using PROMIS measures to address practical measurement problems in health-related research and clinical practice.
3. Using PROMIS measures to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion in health-related research and clinical practice.
4. Using PROMIS measures to inform individual and population-based patient care, quality, value in health systems, and to meet regulatory/payor requirements.
5. Moving from PROMIS research implementation to clinical practice or health-system wide implementation.
6. Benefitting from psychometrically developed measures, like PROMIS, to inform individual and group level change scores.
7. Determining how PROMIS can be used for screening, symptom management and monitoring in rare and chronic diseases.

Click for full information to submit an abstract

Submission deadline: April 18

Two Awards for Best Posters by Trainees
Best Psychometric Poster
Best Application of PROMIS Poster

All abstracts concerning development and use of PROMIS tools will be considered for oral or poster presentation. Please consider submitting an abstract in relation to the specific PROMIS topics:

1. Operational implementation of PROs
2. Clinical transformation using PROMIS
3. Using PROs for population health initiatives
4. Psychometrics: Evolutions and advances in PROs
5. Incorporation of PROs into digital health initiatives
6. Use of PROs for regulatory requirements

Click here for abstract information.

Submission deadline:  April 18

Click for scholarship application.

Application deadline:  April 18.

The PHO is offering scholarships for early-career PROMIS researchers, clinicians, and students to participate in the the 11th Annual PROMIS International Conference.

With generous donations from members and others, the PHO has awarded 45 scholarships since 2019.

The scholarship includes:

• Conference registration and meals included in the program
• Three nights in the conference hotel
• PHO Membership for 2026

Eligible applicants are graduate students, masters, PhD students, medical students, residents, and fellows. Applicants must be within two years of a faculty position or within 10 years of a terminal degree. Previous scholarship recipients are ineligible.

Please note: Scholarship applicants must also submit an abstract for the conference to be considered for a scholarship. 

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Students: An abstract describing your project and how you will use PROMIS in your project is acceptable for your abstract.  abstracts are due April 18. 

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Registration Includes

♥   Program on Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday, including plenary sessions, international session, oral paper sessions (clinical and methodology), roundtables, poster hall, and poster walks.

♥  Welcome Reception

♥  Morning and afternoon refreshment breaks

♥    Lunch on Sunday and Monday

♥  Post-conference access to session recordings

♥  PHO member registration includes 2026 membership with access to all member benefits.

♥  Non-member registration includes PHO membership for November-December 2025 and 2026 with access to all member benefits.

The discounted registration fee will be applied when your registration is submitted.

PHO Members: Please enter your email address to receive member pricing.

Cancellation policy for the registration fee and add-on tickets (pre-conference workshops and Monday evening social event); 100% refund less $35 administrative fee if email notification is submitted by August 30.  From August 31 to September 22, 50% refund less $35 administrative fee. After September 22, no refunds. Please send cancellation notification to Dianne-Gilsenan@promishealth.org.

The program registration fee includes plenary presentations, international session, oral paper sessions (clinical and methodology), poster hall, poster walks, roundtables, optional mentoring, welcome reception, two lunches, refreshment breaks, and access to the recorded sessions.

Pre-conference workshops and the Sunday evening social event are extra ticketed events.

3^RD ST Market Hall

Monday, October 27

6:00 – 9:00 pm

Come together with colleagues and friends for a relaxed evening of food, fun, and networking.  The 3^rd ST Market Hall brings the best of ‘Brew City’ together under one roof.  With a lineup of 18 locally owned and operated food vendors plus a fun collection of activities, this venue delivers a relaxed ‘playground’ to unwind and socialize.  Shuffleboard, cornholes, and Topgolf await friendly matches between all who are ‘game’.

The 3^rd ST Market Hall is located within walking distance of the Hotel.

Purchase your ticket in advance (and one for your guest) with your conference registration.

Ticket Price:  $60.00 USD per person

Ticket purchase includes a food & beverage voucher ($40.00 USD value) and private use of the Shuffleboard courts, Cornhole activity area, Topgolf Swing Suites.

Click here for more information about 3rd ST Market Hall

Conference Venue

The conference will be held at the Hyatt Regency Milwaukee.  The hotel is located in the heart of Milwaukee’s downtown entertainment district.  Enjoy numerous award-winning restaurants and local pubs, take in a show at one of the historic theatres, or take a relaxing stroll along the Riverwalk.

Hyatt Regency Milwaukee

333 West Kilbourn Avenue

Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53203

USA

Telephone: +1 414 276 1234

Email: concierge@hyatt.com

Hyatt Regency Milwaukee

Room Reservation

PHO Attendees who book in the group block will receive a discounted rate of 189.00 USD for a Standard King or Double Room, single or double occupancy.  Please see the hotel group block booking site to learn more about room type, hotel policies/terms.

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Room Rate includes internet connection, free use of hotel fitness center.

Room Rates: do not include taxes and fees, 17.9% as of January 2025.

Reservation Guarantee:  credit card information is required in order to secure your reservation. (A credit card number with an expiration date.)  In the event of no-show, the terms of cancellation shall apply.

Reservation Confirmation: When booking online, please make sure to provide an email to receive an email confirmation (see ‘Special  Requests’).  When booking by phone, mention the PROMIS 2025 room block to benefit from the discounted room rate and request a confirmation number or ask for a written confirmation email.

Early check-in, late check-out subject to a fee.

Hotel Cancellation Policy:  Cancellations of guaranteed bookings will be free of charge, if received no later than 48 hours prior to 11:59 PM local hotel time of the day of arrival and a cancellation number is obtained. Otherwise, penalties will apply.

Reservation terms and conditions appear on the hotel booking site. Please review carefully.

Check-in: after 3:00 pm   /  Check-out:  by 12:00 Noon

Click here to make your hotel room reservation or Phone 888 421 1442 (non-toll free)

All attendees are responsible for making their own room reservations.

PHO room rate(s) are available until the room block reaches capacity, or through October 3, 2025.  Discounted room rates are not guaranteed after this date.

The PHO strongly encourages attendees to book their room reservation at the Hyatt Regency Milwaukee. The PHO commits to a room block at the hotel on behalf of conference attendees and has a financial obligation to fill the contracted rooms. Please support the PHO by staying at the Hyatt Regency Milwaukee.

Also attending the ISOQOL conference?  Book your entire stay through the ISOQOL or PROMIS 2025 room block.  The Hotel will honor the PHO discounted rate over the nights of the PROMIS conference.

Air / Ground Travel

Milwaukee General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)

10 miles / 16 km

Travel time from MKE to Hotel is 15 minutes.  One-way fare approximately $30 USD.

Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD)

80 miles / 129 km

Taxi or Uber is the most convenient door-to-door.

Travel time from ORD to Hotel is 90 minutes. One-way fare approximately $120 – $200 USD.

Coach USA bus from O’Hare to the Milwaukee Intermodal Station.

Travel time from ORD to MKE Station is approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes.

One-way tickets start at $36 USD.

Travel time by Taxi or Uber from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Hotel is 13 minutes.

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Milwaukee Intermodal / Amtrak Station (MKE)

0.5 miles

Travel time by Taxi or Uber from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Hotel is 6 minutes.  One-way fare approximately $10 USD.

Hotel Parking

Hyatt Regency Milwaukee offers valet and garage parking with in and out privileges for registered guests.

Garage self-parking       $28 USD / Daily *

Valet parking                $40 USD / Daily *

* visit the  Hotel Parking & Transportation page for the most up-to-date parking rates and additional information.

Visa

For attendees requiring additional entry documentation, advance travel planning is important.  Consult the U.S. Embassy or Consulate in your region to determine what documents, if any, are needed to travel to the United States of America. Upon request, the PHO shall provide conference invitation letters to invited presenters and registered attendees.  A letter of invitation is not a commitment on the part of the PHO to provide financial support for conference attendance or participation. To request a letter, please complete this form.

Passport

Your passport must not have an expiration date within six months of your October dates of travel. Check your expiration date now and renew immediately if necessary.

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