VOLUNTEERS: REVIEWERS AND MODERATORS

The energy, enthusiasm, and wisdom of volunteers are crucial to the success of the PAS Meeting. They help review and influence the selection of scientific content, provide context to discussions, and make connections between participants. Volunteering presents an invaluable opportunity to contribute to the success of the meeting while building professional connections and visibility.

Note: If you’re interested in applying for more than one volunteer role, please submit a new application for each additional role, as the required information varies depending on the type of volunteering.

Workshop Reviewers – Play a crucial role in shaping the PAS 2026 workshop experience.
Active period: September 25 – October 12, 2026

• Notification of selection as a Workshop Reviewer occurs in September 2026.
• By volunteering to be a workshop reviewer, you acknowledge that you could be assigned up to 20 submissions to review during the review window of September 25 – October 12, 2026.
• Additional instructions concerning the review process are provided to confirmed volunteers.

Abstract Reviewers – Help bring the best research to PAS 2026!
Active period: November 9- November 23, 2026

• Reviewing for PAS is a great way to build skills as an abstract writer and critical reviewer of research.
• In order of preference, volunteer applicants select up to five categories to review.
• Notification of selection as a Reviewer occurs in October 2026.
• By volunteering to be an abstract reviewer, you acknowledge that you could be assigned up to 50 abstracts to review during the review window of November 9 – November 23, 2026.
• Additional instructions concerning the review process are provided to confirmed volunteers.

Moderator/Discussants – Be part of the conversation onsite in Minneapolis!
Active period: the PAS 2027 Meeting, April 30 – May 3, 2027—plus some time prior to the meeting to review abstracts and speakers.

• In order of preference, volunteer applicants select up to five categories to moderate.
• Notification of selection as a Moderator/Discussant occurs in January 2027; scheduling details are provided simultaneously.
• If selected to be a Moderator/Discussant, you acknowledge that you must attend PAS 2027 in Minneapolis, April 30 – May 3, 2027, and are responsible for your own registration. 
• If you don’t think you’ll be able to participate during the meeting, PLEASE DO NOT SIGN UP to be a Moderator/Discussant.

Volunteer for MOC 2 Reviewers
Active period: Two weeks in May 2027 with a possible follow-up review period in mid-June.

• Each reviewer will be assigned no more than 10 submissions, each having five reflective statements.
• You do not have to attend the PAS Meeting to be a MOC Reviewer.
• Additional instructions concerning the review process will be provided to confirmed volunteers.