Surgery Calendars

The 2024 Education Retreat will be held on Tuesday, February 27th, 2024 at the Allied Arts Guild in Menlo Park. This annual retreat is hosted for the Department of Surgery residency programs (GenSurg, Plastics, Vascular) with the purpose of creating a collaborative environment for trainees and faculty to address common program challenges. Residency program directors, associate program directors, site directors, program managers/coordinators and program-selected residents are invited to attend. No additional guests are allowed unless approved by the VCE.

Categories: Department-wide events Goodman Surgical Education Center Tags: VCE

Feb

Wed

2024

Stanford Transplantation Surgical Fellowship Application Deadline

Tickets

Feb 28 all-day

Categories: Abdominal Transplantation Divisions & Centers Events Fellowship Deadlines Resource

Feb

Thu

2024

ACS Quality and Safety Annual Meeting Abstract Submission

Tickets

Feb 29 all-day

QUALITY AND SAFETY CONFERENCE

Categories: Abstract Submission Deadlines Resource

Mar

Fri

2024

Western Pediatric Trauma Conference Abstract Deadline

Tickets

Mar 1 all-day

ABSTRACTS DUE
March 1, 2024
Midnight PST
Submit here: https://www.pedtrauma.org/abstracts

Abstract Categories

Scientific Category

Scientific abstracts may include original research, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, or large case series. Isolated case reports are not eligible for submission in this category. This category includes original scientific investigation designed to produce new knowledge or approaches. If a submitted abstract describes animal experimentation or involves the use of human subjects, authors must be prepared to provide IACUC or IRB approval numbers upon request.

Best Practices Category

Best practice abstracts may include quality improvement projects, process improvement reports, expert panel consensus, or surveys of best practices/practice recommendations. This category may include ongoing or completed projects, including education programs, novel and innovative methods for improving the effectiveness and efficiency of a program or policy.

Presentation Format & Manuscript Submission

Presentation Format

Abstracts may either be selected for oral podium presentation or poster presentation. Presenting authors must register and attend the conference to present in-person.

Manuscript Submission

All research abstracts selected for presentation are invited to submit a full manuscript for publication in the Journal of Pediatric Surgery, WPTC Special Edition. Abstract presenters will receive an email regarding manuscript preparation and deadlines. Manuscripts are generally due in early July. Authors must follow formatting instructions for the Journal of Pediatric Surgery.

Notice: Prior Publication

Prior Publication

Abstracts submitted to the WPTC may not be published previously or presented elsewhere in its current form prior to Western Pediatric Trauma Conference 2024. Abstracts previously presented at local or regional meetings may be submitted for consideration.

Awards

Each year, the WPTC recognizes investigators for exceptional presentations and abstract contributions. Accepted abstracts will be eligible for the following:

Young Investigator Award
1. Please indicate at the time of abstract submission if the first author is a resident or fellow in order to be considered for this award.
Kris Hansen Best Practice Award
Scientific Poster Award
Best Practice Poster Award