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ALL POSTER SIZE REQUIREMENTS

All poster presenters (Case and Research) will be designated a 4' x 4' portion of a full 8' x 4' bulletin board to hang their poster. You will be provided with thumbtacks for hanging. Please make sure your poster fits within these confines so you don't encroach on the neighboring poster. Your poster must be slightly smaller than the 4' x 4' area you are assigned to prevent overlap. Also be aware there will be a metal border around the entire bulletin board. See example below

Bulletin Board


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CASE ABSTRACT SUBMISSION INFORMATION (Deadline: November 11 2025, at 11:00am Central Time)

Case Abstract Submission for the 2026 Annual Meeting is now open.The deadline for Case Abstract submissions is the second Tuesday in November. For 2026 Annual Meeting that date is the MORNING of November 11, 2025, at 11:00am Central Time.
IMPORTANT – PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA BEFORE SUBMITTING A CASE ABSTRACT
  • Submission Limits:
    • 1 Case Abstract per member as primary author/presenter
    • 2 Research Abstracts allowed per member
    • Unlimited co-author listings permitted
  • Eligibility & Authorship:
    • Submitters must be active or pending AMSSM members (application submitted + dues paid)
    • Case abstracts must be submitted by the presenting author
    • Student Members may submit and present, but must list a full AMSSM member as senior author.
    • Submissions on behalf of others are not allowed and will be disqualified
  • Alternate Presenter Policy:
    • Only considered for significant life-altering events
    • Alternate must:
      • Be an AMSSM member at time of original submission
      • Be listed as a co-author
      • Maintain membership during the presentation year
      • Schedule conflicts do not qualify
      • Contact Michele Lane for approval
  • Publication Status:
    • Abstracts must not be previously published in any journal or professional outlet
    • Prior presentations are acceptable if not published
  • Submission Format
    • Case series = Research Abstract
    • Case abstract = Single patient only
    • Incomplete submissions (e.g., "results pending") will be rejected
    • Use available data to conclude your case; updates can be shared during presentation
  • Character Limits
  • Topics of Interest
    • Controversial cases
    • Common problems with uncommon presentation
    • Uncommon problems with common presentation
    • Illustrative cases of common problems
  • Required Abstract Sections
    • History
    • Physical Exam
    • Five Differential Diagnoses
    • Tests & Results (Lab, X-ray, etc.)
    • Final Diagnosis
    • Discussion
    • Outcome, Return to Activity, Follow-Up
  • After Submission
    • Confirm receipt via My Abstract tab in your account
    • Edits allowed until the submission deadline
    • Avoid special characters (e.g., >, <, °, ±); type out symbols when in doubt
    • For post-deadline changes, contact Michele Lane
  • Presentation Requirements
    • Accepted presenters must register and attend in person
    • No virtual presentations allowed
  • Publication Details
    • Oral podium abstracts → Published in Clinical Journal of Sports Medicine
    • All other accepted abstracts → Published on AMSSM website & Annual Meeting app
  • Writing Tips
    • Use clear grammar and spelling
    • Keep wording concise and readable
    • Let the case unfold naturally
    • Do not include the diagnosis in the title
    • Include up to five differential diagnoses
    • Blind review process applies
  • Oral Podium Format (10 Minutes Total)
    • 4 min: Case history, physical exam, panel questions
    • 4 min: Labs, treatment, return to play, panel comments
    • 2 min: Audience Q&A
    • Time limits are strictly enforced
    • Avoid lecturing; use one teaching slide max if diagnosis is unusual
  • Poster Presentation Format
    • Max size: 42" x 42"
    • Each board holds 4 posters (2 per side)
    • Include all key case elements
    • Presenters must be available during designated poster sessions




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RESEARCH ABSTRACT SUBMISSION INFORMATION (Deadline: December 2, 2025, at 11:00am Central Time)

Research Abstract Submission for the 2026 Annual Meeting is now open. The deadline for Research Abstract submissions is the first Tuesday in December. For 2026 Annual Meeting that date is the MORNING of December 2, 2025, at 11:00am Central Time.
IMPORTANT – PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA BEFORE SUBMITTING A RESEARCH ABSTRACT
Submitting Author Requirements:
  • You must be an active AMSSM member to submit a research abstract.
  • Pending members may submit if their membership application is complete and dues are paid.
  • The submitting author is considered the primary author and presenter.
  • Student Members may submit and present, but must list a full AMSSM member as senior author.
  • Do not submit on behalf of another member or non-member — doing so will disqualify the abstract.
Submission Limits:
  • Each member may submit up to two research abstracts.
  • Only one podium or Rising with Research presentation is permitted per first author.
  • If both abstracts are accepted, the second will be considered for an oral poster presentation.
  • You CANNOT submit the same Research Abstract for the a Case Presentation session.
Alternate Presenter Policy:
  • Alternate presenters are not allowed, except in cases of significant life-altering events.
  • To qualify, the alternate must:
    • Be an AMSSM member at the time of original submission
    • Be listed as a co-author
    • Maintain membership during the presentation year
  • Schedule conflicts do not qualify
  • Contact Michele Lane to request approval for substitutions
Publication Guidelines:
  • Abstracts previously presented or published as abstracts are allowed.
  • Do not publish the full manuscript before the abstract submission deadline.
  • If the full manuscript is published before the Annual Meeting, notify AMSSM — it will not be eligible for presentation.
Acceptable Research Types:
  • Scoping Reviews (must include data analysis)
  • Quality Improvement Projects (must include complete outcome data)
  • Meta-Literature Reviews (must include analytical components)
  • Click here for an example
Formatting & Symbols
  • Each section of the abstract form has a character limit.
  • Use spaces around greater/less than symbols (e.g., >, <) when typing into the form.
  • Avoid special characters (e.g., °, ±); type out symbols when in doubt
 
 
 
 

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