ALL SUBMISSIONS MUST BE MADE ON-LINE
PAPER/FAX COPIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

DEADLINES

Section Meeting Submission Closed

Annual Meeting Abstract Deadline - October 15, 2008, 11:59 pm (CST)

Please read all instructions carefully.  Failure to comply could delay the review or disqualify your abstract.
 

COMPLETION OF FORMS

If you plan to submit more than one abstract, do not bookmark any pages--start your subsequent abstract submissions at www.triological.org in order to avoid overwriting your previously submitted abstract.

Printing any of the following forms will require Adobe Acrobat Reader.  If you do not have it currently installed, you may obtain it from here.

Three forms must be completed.  It is highly recommended that you print a copy of the forms (available here) so you are prepared with all information prior to completing and submitting the forms online.  It is recommended that you print the forms in landscape mode in order to avoid missing text.  Please note that all forms submitted are considered final.  Changes will not be accepted.  You will have the capability to clear the form(s) and go to the next form.  We suggest that you review each form prior to going to the next step.  Use of the back button on your browser may corrupt your submission.

FORM 1 - AUTHOR FORM INSTRUCTIONS

• The first author is the presenter unless a presenter is named in the presenter section; if a presenter is named in the presenter section, do not list that person again as a co-author

• Complete all required fields

• Do not list an author's name more than once

• Include all author’s full names, degrees, cities and states exactly as you would wish them to appear in print

• First authors must review “Author’s Acceptance of Responsibility” and “Authorization and Consent” and indicate their compliance

• Upon completion of the Author Form, go to the Next Step box which will take you to the Abstract Form

FORM 2 - ABSTRACT FORM INSTRUCTIONS

• Please avoid the use of special symbols as much as possible.  If you must use special symbols, check your submitted abstract using the link provided to you.  If your special symbols aren't viewing properly email beth@triological.org.

• Complete all required fields

• Do not include references to authors, institutions or geographical locations in the title or main body/text of the abstract as all abstracts are reviewed anonymously

• Indicate the type of presentation you wish to give (oral, poster or either)

• Choose the general subject

• Indicate if the abstract is being submitted by a resident (the resident must be first author), the name of the residency training program, and the name of the chairman

• If you are submitting a section abstract, indicate if the abstract is to be considered for a resident research award

• Abstracts are limited to 250 words

• Choose an appropriate title which will be used in all publications if chosen

• Complete an educational objective for your presentation

• Tables, figures and graphs are not permitted

• Supplementary data is not permitted

• Upon completion of the Abstract Form, go to the Next Step box which will take you to the Conflict of Interest/Financial Disclosure Form

FORM 3 - CONFLICT OF INTEREST and FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE

• Complete all required fields

• The first author is responsible for review of and compliance with the policy

• The first author is responsible for completion of the form and responsible for truthful response for all authors

SUBMISSION

After you have carefully reviewed the three forms to be submitted, you are ready to Submit your forms. Upon receipt, you will receive a confirmation page that you should print or save for your records. This page will provide a link to your full submission. Also, if you have provided a valid email address and there is no software blocking our email address on your server or desktop, you will receive via email a copy of your completed forms which may also serve as confirmation of receipt.