Please read this general information before submitting your on-line abstract.

SUBMIT IN STEPS

The on-line abstract submission is a multi-step process. You may complete all the steps in one session or use many sessions. To see what you have submitted or to resume the submission process, all you need is the ID# and Password that will be issued once you begin the process. The steps are as follows:

  • Step 1: Selecting a scientific group or systematic review
  • Step 2: Entering the title and support information
  • Step 3: Entering the keywords
  • Step 4: Naming the presenter and co-author(s)
  • Step 5: Submitting the abstract text
  • Step 6: Entering Awards/Competitions

CONTENT OF ABSTRACTS

The word limit for abstracts is 300 words. Titles are limited to 10 words or less. Titles, authors and authors' affiliations are not included in the 300 word limit. The abstract must contain a brief statement of:

  1. The objectives of the investigation,
  2. Experimental methods used,
  3. Essential results, including data and, where appropriate, statistics,
  4. Conclusion

To achieve a more consistent style, the words: "Objectives:", "Methods:", "Results:", and "Conclusion:", each immediately followed by a colon as shown, must appear in the body of your abstract. The on-line abstract system will not accept abstracts unless they contain these words.

DO's AND DON'Ts

  • DON'T submit abstracts reporting studies with unidentified drugs or materials. They will not be accepted.
  • DO include tables or charts if applicable.
  • DO mention the name of a commercial product if used in the research but only once.
  • DO disclose external funding (required) by listing the name of supporting agency and grant number in the body of the text.

SELECTION CRITERIA

Presentations will be selected for the program on the basis of the scientific quality of the work as judged from the abstract. Each abstract will be reviewed by three reviewers with expertise in the scientific group to which it was submitted.

Rejected abstracts are also reviewed by the Annual Session Committee, whose decision is final. Click here to see a list of reasons an abstract may be rejected.

DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS

If you would like simple step-by-step instructions, please click here.

DESCRIPTION OF SCIENTIFIC GROUPS

If you are unsure which scientific group you wish to submit your abstract, please click here for a description of all the groups.

SUBMIT A RESEARCH ABSTRACT NOW

Click on one of the links below to begin a submission to that scientific group.

SUBMIT A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW ABSTRACT NOW

We hope that you enjoy this system. If you have questions along the way, look for the links to instructions, special features, and "Troubleshooting" tips. If you need help, would like to suggest an improvement, or would just like to let us know what you think about the system, please contact us by email.