Call for MEMC23 Abstracts

The MEMC23 Scientific Program Committee is now accepting submissions for abstracts and case reports. 

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Submissions Close: 29 March 2023 at 10:59pm CT

The highest rated abstracts will be selected for oral presentation; all other abstracts will be invited for poster presentation. Three of the highest-rated abstracts will be selected to present their abstract during the Opening Ceremony on 7 September 2023. The three top-rated poster presentations will be presented with an award on 10 September 2023. 

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Guidelines for Submissions

Submission Types

When you submit, you will be asked to select from the following submission types:

• Research Abstract – Oral or Poster Presentation
• Research Abstract – Poster Presentation Only 
• Case Report – Poster Presentation Only 

Requirements

Research Abstracts must include:

• Background/Objectives (max 150 words): A precise statement of the purpose of the study or the pre-study hypothesis. This may be preceded by a brief introduction summarizing past work or relevant controversies that place the study in perspective.
• Methods (max 200 words): A brief statement of the methods used, including pertinent information about the study design, setting, participants, subjects, interventions, and observations.
• Results (max 200 words): A summary of the results presented in sufficient detail to support the conclusions.
• Conclusions (max 100 words): Conclusions should be succinctly stated and firmly supported by the data presented. Note important limitations.
• References, if applicable (no word limit)
• Up to three tables and graphs may be uploaded as PDFs (optional)

Case Reports must include: 

• Chief complaint (max 25 words)
• History of present illness (max 150 words)
• Pertinent physical exam (max 100 words)
• Pertinent laboratory data (max 100 words)
• A brief discussion of the case (max 300 words)
• Up to three supporting files may be uploaded, such as tables, graphs, photographs of patients, pathology specimens, Gram stains, EKGs, and radiographic studies or other visual data. (optional)