2012 Combined Annual Meeting of CSCR and MWAFMR
Call for Abstracts
ONLINE ABSTRACT SUBMISSION SCHEDULE
Online Submission Open: Monday, September 19, 2011
Early Submission Deadline: Monday, December 19, 2011 (11:59pm central time)
Final Submission Deadline: Monday, January 16, 2012 (11:59pm central time)
Abstracts must be submitted online by going directly to the site cscr2012.abstractcentral.com
To ensure that your data is entered correctly, please follow all instructions carefully. Instructions for submission can be found at cscr2011.abstractcentral.com. When you have completed the abstract submission process, please print a copy of your submitted abstract for your files.
ABSTRACT REVIEW
All abstracts submitted will be reviewed and graded in a blinded fashion by a panel of experts in the field of the submission. The review process takes approximately 2-3 weeks; acceptance notification will be mailed as soon as the review process is complete.
ORAL ABSTRACTS
Each year the Combined Annual Meeting committee selects three of the highest ranking abstracts from all submitted to provide oral presentations as well as display their posters. The three presenters will receive honoraria in the amount of $2,500 each. All abstracts will be considered for the Oral Abstract Session. If you DO NOT want to be considered for an oral presentation, please indicate so on the abstract submission form. All Oral Abstract winners will be expected to be present for the entire meeting. Note: You may also be considered for other awards even if your abstract is selected for an oral presentation.
ABSTRACT CATEGORIES
Abstracts submitted to the 2012 Combined Annual Meeting of CSCR/MWAFMR must fit into one of the following categories:
Cardiology/Cardiovascular Disease
Disease Modulation
Endocrinology/Metabolism
Gastroenterology/Clinical Nutrition
Genetic Medicine
Geriatrics
Health Care Research & and Bio-informatics Epidemiology/Quality Improvement
Hematology and Oncology
Infectious Disease
Nephrology
Pediatrics
Pulmonary/Critical Care
Rheumatology/Immunology/Allergy
You may submit as many abstracts as you like; however only one abstract will be considered for any award.
ABSTRACT LENGTH
There is a limit of 3800 characters (including spaces) for the text of your abstract submissions. The character limit does not include authors, institutions, or title. The character limit does however include tables.
ABSTRACT SUBMISSION FEE
A non-refundable fee will be charged to cover the costs of processing, review and/or publication. You must include a separate payment with each abstract submitted. You will not be able to submit an abstract without entering your appropriate payment information. After entering your information a page will appear that you will print as your receipt. The fee schedule is as follows:
September 15, 2011-December 19, 2011---$70.00
December 20, 2011-January 16, 2012---$80.00
AUTHOR ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENT
By submitting an abstract to the 2012 Combined Annual Meeting, you agree that at least one author will attend the meeting if the abstract is accepted. Authors must be available to present on the date and time assigned by the Combined Annual Meeting committee. Authors will be notified of presentation times at the time of or shortly after notification of acceptance and are expected to make appropriate travel arrangements to ensure that at least one author is present.