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Weekly Work-In-Progress Session

Work In Progress Session

Presented by:
Kristen Davis, MPH
Social Science Researcher, S-SPIRE Center
Stanford University

Title: “NIH Grant Preparation and Submission Process & Updates”

Weekly Work-In-Progress Session

Work In Progress Session

Presented by:
Amber Trickey, PhD
Senior Biostatistician, S-SPIRE Center
Stanford University

Title: “Introduction to Causal Directed Acyclic Graphs”

ASCO Annual Meeting Abstract Deadline

Dates to Know

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ASCO wants to ensure that you never miss a deadline. From the opening of registration and hotel reservations to the release of abstracts, keep these dates in mind as you prepare to attend the 2020 Annual Meeting.

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EARLY NOVEMBER 2019
Member Registration and Hotel Reservations Open

NOVEMBER 6, 2019
Abstract Submitter Launches

EARLY DECEMBER 2019
Registration and Hotel Reservations Opens To All

LATE JANUARY 2020
Group and Exhibitor Registration Opens

FEBRUARY 11, 2020 AT 11:59 PM ET
Abstract Submission Deadline

MARCH 12, 2020 AT 12:00 PM (NOON) ET
Late-Breaking Data Submission Deadline
(Authors must submit a shell/placeholder by the February 11, 2020, deadline to be considered for Late-Breaking Submission)

MARCH 27, 2020
Abstract Notifications Sent to First Authors

APRIL 22, 2020 AT 11:59 PM ET
Early Registration and Hotel Reservation Deadline

MAY 13, 2020 at 5:00 PM ET
Abstracts released on ASCO Meeting Library

MAY 29-JUNE 2, 2020
Chicago, IL
2020 ASCO Annual Meeting

ACS Quality and Safety Annual Meeting Abstract Submission

Quality, Safety & Cancer Conference

Call for Abstracts

Submissions will open in December 2025.

All healthcare and quality professionals are invited to submit an abstract containing a summary of original research in the categories listed below. International submissions are encouraged.

Please note that abstracts submitted or recently presented at other meetings are eligible for presentation at the 2026 Quality, Safety & Cancer Conference.
Key Dates:
Monday, March 9, 2026 at 11:59 PM CST—Submission DEADLINE.
Revisions and late submissions will not be accepted after the deadline.
Mid- April 2026—Notifications of Acceptance
Mid-May 2026—Confirm Acceptance via the Conference Portal
July 30-August 2, 2026 – Quality, Safety & Cancer Conference in Orlando, FL (in person)

Submission Categories

We welcome submissions in the following categories:

  • Bariatric
  • Cancer
  • Collaboratives
  • Education
  • Efficiency and Value
  • Emergency General Surgery (EGS)
  • Environmental Sustainability in Surgery
  • Geriatric
  • Health Equity and Access
  • Healthcare Informatics for Quality
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration in Surgery
  • PROs /Patient Centeredness
  • Pediatrics
  • Policy
  • Robotic and Minimally Invasive Surgery
  • Surgical Infection Control
  • Surgical Technology and Innovation
  • Surgical Potpourri
  • Trauma/Acute Care
  • Vascular
Abstract Submission Specifications

Abstract Submission Specifications

  1. Maximum number of authors: 10 for submission (including the lead author) additional authors welcome post- acceptance
  2. Word limit: 250 words for entire abstract (poster and/or podium), not including the title, author string, or table/figure.
    1. Relates to surgical quality improvement initiatives, including the development, implementation, or validation of best practices
    2. Follows operational best practices relating to workflows around collecting data and reporting
    3. Uses data from any nationally recognized surgical quality registry
  3. Structure: Introduction, Methods, Results, and Conclusions
  4. Table or figure criteria: 
    1. One table or figure per abstract
    2. No identifying information for authors or institutions
    3. Tables must not contain more than five columns or ten rows
    4. Figures must be BMP, GIF, JPG, or PNG.
  5. No identifying information should be included in the abstract title, body, or attached tables/figures, as all abstracts are reviewed on a blind basis.

Registration & Expectations

Presenters are required to register themselves for the meeting. Registration will open in spring 2026. Due to the size and scope of the meeting, ACS does not provide reimbursement for airfare, hotel honorarium, etc. to abstract presenters.

Presenters will be required to print and bring their poster onsite at their own expense.

We appreciate your willingness to share your research and contribute to the continuing education of surgeons in the field. We look forward to seeing you in Orlando!

ACS Quality and Safety Annual Meeting Abstract Submission

2019 ACS Quality and Safety Conference

Save the Date

July 19–22, 2019 | Washington, DC

Mark your calendars for the 2019 ACS Quality and Safety Conference, July 19–22 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC.

Call for Abstracts Now Open

Submit by February 1, 2019

The American College of Surgeons (ACS) has issued a call for abstracts. The deadline for submitting abstracts is February 1, 2019.

Individuals at participating sites are encouraged to submit a 250-word abstract for poster and/or podium presentation. The abstract should relate to surgical quality improvement initiatives including the development, implementation, or validation of best practices within one or more of the following ACS Quality Programs:

  • ACS National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (ACS NSQIP®)
  • ACS Children’s Surgery Verification and ACS NSQIP Pediatric
  • Cancer Programs, including the Commission on Cancer (CoC) and National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC)
  • Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP)
  • Trauma Quality Programs, including Pediatrics, Verification, Trauma Quality Improvement Program (TQIP), and Performance Improvement and Patient Safety

Please note. Abstracts that have been submitted or recently presented at other meetings are eligible for presentation at the ACS Quality and Safety Conference. In the view of ACS, previous presentation of a paper does not prohibit the presentation or publication of the material at the Quality and Safety Conference.

 Submit today

Questions?

Any inquiries may be directed to acsqsconference@facs.org or 312-202-5319

Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) Annual Meeting Abstract Deadline

Plenary Sessions and Posters

Abstracts are intended primarily for the presentation of scientific research in various topic areas.​

Plenary Session​

  • Topics: Clinical, Non-Clinical Science and Research​
  • Formats: Rapid Pace or Full-length​
  • Full Manuscript must be submitted to JVS​

Submission window: Nov. 12 –  Jan. 7, 2026​

SVS-VESS Scientific Sessions ​

  • Topics: Clinical, Non-Clinical Science and Research​
  • Who Can Submit: The submitting author or one of the co-authors of each abstract must be a member of VESS​

Submission window: Nov. 12 –  Jan. 7, 2026​

International Plenary Session and International Young
Surgeons Competition​

  • Topics: Clinical, Non-Clinical Science and Research​

Submission window: Nov. 12 –  Jan. 7, 2026​

Videos

  • Submit a video showcasing a novel/unique approach, or a core vascular surgical procedure

Submission window: Nov. 12 –  Jan. 7, 2026​

Posters​

  • Topics: Clinical, Non-Clinical Science and Research​
  • Interactive, Competition and International​
  • Poster Competition and International Poster Competition will have an official competition time; winners move on to the Poster Championship.​

Submission window: Nov. 12 –  Jan. 7, 2026​

Society for Vascular Surgery Annual Meeting Abstract Deadline

Abstract & Video Submission

The submission site is now open! Guidelines for abstract and video submission can be found here. Prior to submission, familiarize yourself with related SVS policies.

NEW FOR 2019: complete the submission process on a smartphone! The submission site is now mobile-friendly. Abstracts and videos will be accepted until 3 p.m. CDT, Wednesday, January 16, 2019.

CLICK TO BEGIN SUBMISSION

Submissions may be considered for the following programs:

  • Scientific Session
  • Vascular and Endovascular Surgical Society (VESS)
  • International Forum
  • International Fast Talk
  • Poster Competition
  • Interactive Poster Session

In addition to the International Forum and International Fast Talk, the international community now has two further opportunities to showcase research: the International Young Surgeon Competition and the International Poster Competition. See the guidelines link above for descriptions on these and all other submission types.

Videos may also be submitted for inclusion in scientific sessions or the “How I Do It” session. Consider submitting a video of a novel/unique approach, or a core vascular surgical procedure. This year, the Video Committee is encouraging submissions in the following areas:

  • Dialysis access
  • Venous interventions
  • Surgical bypass procedures
  • Endovascular approaches to critical limb ischemia
  • Vascular trauma
  • Renal and mesenteric interventions