Background: It can be challenging for infection preventionists (IP) to prioritize education and research. In the 2015 National APIC MegaSurvey, IPs reported that only 10.3% of their time is dedicated to research and education. The Puget Sound APIC Chapter took this statistic seriously. During the Chapter's 2016 strategic planning meeting, the Board identified research and education as a priority. The aim was to provide membership with guidance on submitting quality abstracts to National APIC. Three chapter leaders volunteered to lead the project.