Call for Abstracts

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The American Society of Dermatopathology designates this educational activity for a maximum of 35 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ and AAD Category I CME Credit. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

2010 Program Committee

Nigel J. Ball, MD, FRCPC, Chair
Dirk M. Elston, MD
Thomas N. Helm, MD
Lawrence E. Gibson, MD
Noreen M. G. Walsh, MD

Interested abstract submitters should read these guidelines thoroughly before submitting an abstract.

Abstract Submission Guidelines

  • Determine which abstract program you are eligible for (see abstract category descriptions for details):

    General Abstract: open to all physicians
    Duel in Dermatopathology: open only to residents in dermatology and pathology
    Dermatopathology Fellows: open only to fellows in a dermatopathology training program
  • Abstracts must be submitted online. Paper abstracts will not be accepted.
  • Be sure to read the instructions before entering your abstract online.
  • Select the program for which you are submitting, i.e., General Abstract, Duel in Dermatopathology or Dermatopathology Fellows.
  • Abstract text is not to exceed 200 words.
  • Upon successful submission of an abstract, a confirmation will be e-mailed to you.
  • Late submissions will not be accepted (see abstract specific deadlines).
  • Notification of acceptance will be sent via e-mail as well as posted on the ASDP Web site. Web site notification will be by abstract submission number only. Be sure to print a copy of your submission confirmation when your submission is complete.
  • Abstracts accepted for oral or poster presentation will be published in the conference program distributed at the meeting and in the Journal of Cutaneous Pathology.

Questions regarding submission?
Contact the ASDP by e-mail at info@asdp.org or by phone at +1-847-400-5820.

About the Call for Abstracts

The ASDP Call for Abstracts offers three categories of abstract submissions for participants interested in presenting their abstract(s) in an educational session at the Annual Meeting.

The General Abstract program is open to all physicians who practice dermatopathology, including residents and fellows. Abstracts will be selected for either oral or poster presentation in the General Abstract category. The Duel in Dermatopathology is an oral abstract competition designed especially for residents in dermatology and pathology. Duel abstracts not selected for the competition may be given an opportunity to present their abstract in a poster format. The Dermatopathology Fellows Abstract program is open to fellows in a dermatopathology training program. Abstracts will be selected for either oral or poster presentation. All abstracts should be written with the goal of bringing new or updated information to attendees or providing an organized review of old data. The Continuing Education & Research Committee will select the abstract presentations through a blinded review process.

Abstract Submission Category Descriptions

General Abstract Submission
Submission Deadline: May 14, 2010
Abstracts must be extraordinary case reports, clinical studies or basic science.

Duel in Dermatopathology Resident Abstract Competition
Submission Deadline: May 14, 2010
You must be a resident in dermatology or pathology upon submission of this abstract. Abstracts must describe a single case report, including clinical and pathologic findings.

Dermatopathology Fellows Abstract Submission
Submission Deadline: August 13, 2010
Dermatopathology Fellows must be enrolled in a fellowship program upon submission of abstract. Abstracts must be extraordinary case reports, clinical studies or basic science.

Abstract Selection Process

If your General or Duel Abstract is not selected for an oral presentation, the option of a poster presentation may be offered. The Continuing Education and Research Committee reserves the right to assign oral or poster presentations as appropriate. Poster presenters must attend the ASDP 47th Annual Meeting and are expected to attend their poster during the poster defense session.

Poster Defense Sessions

Friday, October 8: 3:30 – 4:00 p.m.
Friday, October 9: 3:00 – 3:30 p.m.

Notification of Acceptance

An e-mail confirmation will be sent upon successful submission of abstract. A separate e-mail indicating the status of General and Duel Abstract acceptance will be sent in June 2010. Dermatopathology Fellows will receive an e-mail indicating abstract acceptance in September 2010. All abstract oral and poster presenters will be asked to confirm receipt of their confirmation e-mail and officially accept the invitation to present their abstract. If you do not receive a confirmation e-mail, contact ASDP headquarters (info@asdp.org) to confirm acceptance of your submission.

About Oral Presentations

Speakers will receive Speaker Guidelines if their abstract is accepted for oral presentation and can download guidelines from the ASDP Web site. It is very important that speakers keep within the allotted time. Only USB flash disks will be supported. Speakers will not be permitted to hook up laptops to the LCD projector. Presenters must have their presentation media to the A/V technician located in the Speaker Ready Room one (1) day prior to the start of the session in which they are speaking. Speakers must disclose financial relationships and discussion of any unlabeled/investigational use of a commercial product immediately prior to their presentation verbally and on a presentation slide. Speakers must also ensure that presentations be free of commercial bias and that any information regarding commercial products/services be based on scientific methods generally accepted by the medical community.

About Poster Presentations

(4' x 4' only)
Poster presenters will receive Poster Presentation Guidelines if their abstract is accepted for poster presentation and can download guidelines from the ASDP Web site. Poster presentations should not exceed 4 feet (1.22m) high and 4 feet (1.22m) long. Posters larger than 4’ X 4’ will be disqualified from consideration in the Physician in Training Award program if eligible, will not have their abstract published in the Journal of Cutaneous Pathology (JCP). Posters larger than 4' X 4' will be removed from the poster viewing session. All poster presenters are required to display disclosures of financial relationships and discussion of any unlabeled/investigational use of a commercial product directly on posters. This is required to be a minimum of 14 point font size. Poster boards will be set and numbered at the annual meeting. Accepted poster presenters will be notified of their assigned poster number and should set up their own posters using their own push-pins. At the conclusion of the poster session, it is the presenter's responsibility to remove the poster from the board. Unclaimed posters will be discarded at the end of the poster session.

Physician-in-Training Awards

Residents or fellows-in-training who are accepted for oral presentations, regardless of abstract category (General, Duel or Dermatopathology Fellow) will be eligible for the Physician-In-Training Award. Physician-in-Training Awards will be presented for the best oral presentations. Residents and fellows who submit abstracts in the General Abstract Program should be the first author and presenter of the abstract, and be sure to check the "eligible for physician-in-training" notification box when completing the abstract submission form. Winners of the Duel in Dermatopathology Resident Competition will not be eligible for a Physician-in-Training Award.

For more detailed information download a copy of the ASDP Call for Abstracts.

Questions or Assistance?
Contact Deb Pederson at +1-847-400-5820 or by e-mail at info@asdp.org.

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