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Submission Deadlines


Abstracts | OCT 10, 2022 - JAN 9, 2023

Presenting Author Educational Scholarship | JAN 9, 2023

Abstracts and Educational Scholarship submissions close at 11:00pm Central Standard Time on 1/9/23


*Dates subject to change



  • Early Career - Please submit to a main session category during this deadline. If not accepted to a main session, a secondary review for referral to an Early Career session will take place.
  • ALL Presenting and Co-Authors on Abstracts must submit their disclosures prior to the submission deadline.
    • The submitter will be required to collect each author's disclosures and add them to the abstract before they will be able to submit the abstract for review.




How to Submit an Abstract, White Paper or Educational Scholarship


  1. Click the Login button in the top navigation bar.
  2. If this is your first time to the 2023 Abstract submission site, you will be required to set up a new username and password. We encourage you to use your ASLMS Portal email address and password when creating your new user account, however this account is distinct from your portal account and no information is shared between the 2 accounts. Otherwise, login with your username and password.
  3. Click the Submissions button in the top navigation bar.
  4. Follow any instructions on the Submissions page.



Why Submit an Abstract?


  • The ASLMS Annual Conference is the world's most prestigious gathering of medical laser and related technology professionals.
  • Approximately 70% of submitted abstracts will be selected for oral presentations.
  • Accepted abstracts are published in a special, online-only edition of Lasers in Surgery and Medicine, the internationally renowned journal of ASLMS.
  • Awards are given for best abstract in each category (qualifications may apply). See below.




What are the Options for Submission?


Abstract Categories and Subtopics


The ASLMS accepts abstracts from any specialty. When you submit your abstract, you will be asked to indicate the subtopic. Click here to view a list of suggested subtopics.


PRESENTATION CATEGORIES INCLUDE:


Basic Science and Translational Research

  • If you are submitting a clinical study, you will need to answer questions regarding the number of patients (20 minimum) and IRB approval (yes or no).


Clinical Applications

  • Submission Subgroup is required and includes:
    • Cutaneous
    • Gynecological/Women's Health
    • Nursing/Allied Health


*If necessary, some abstract content will be accepted for non-CME abstract sessions.


White Papers

All white paper submissions will be non-CME.


Speakers are required to attend the conference in person.

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Abstract & Case Study Awards


BEST OVERALL BASIC SCIENCE AND TRANSLATIONAL RESEARCH ABSTRACT AWARD

  • Section Chairs nominate abstracts from each category.
  • Nominees must submit a presentation to accompany the abstract.
  • Abstracts are reviewed by the Awards Review Committee, which selects the final awardee.
  • The winner receives $1,000 honoraria and recognition.


DR. RICHARD E FITZPATRICK CLINICAL RESEARCH AND INNOVATIONS (BEST OVERALL CLINICAL) ABSTRACT AWARD

  • Section Chairs nominate abstracts from each category.
  • Nominees must submit a presentation to accompany the abstract.
  • Abstracts are reviewed by the Awards Review Committee, which selects the final awardee.
  • The winner receives $1,000 honoraria and recognition.


BEST OF SESSION ABSTRACT AWARDS

  • Section Chairs nominate abstracts from each category.
  • The winner receives $150 honoraria and recognition.


OUTSTANDING EARLY CAREER ABSTRACT AWARDS

  • Section Chairs nominate abstracts from each category.
  • The winner receives $150 honoraria and recognition.


WOMEN IN ENERGY-BASED DEVICES EARLY CAREER DEVELOPMENT AWARD

  • This award is given in recognition of a high-quality abstract study, submitted by the initial abstract deadline by an Early Career author, and accepted to an abstract session for the current ASLMS Annual Conference.
    • The ASLMS Central Office will notify qualifying, accepted abstract authors when application forms for this award are available and details of the submission process.
  • Either a characteristic of the clinical/research team or an experience during the study must exemplify at least two or more goals of the ASLMS Women in Energy-Based Devices Committee:
    • Highlight the excellence of women involved in ASLMS.
    • Address the challenges women may confront in academic and other professional settings.
    • Advance networking and training opportunities.
    • Educate ASLMS members about gender bias.
    • Encourage young women to choose STEM careers, especially those involving energy-based technologies.
  • The selected awardee will receive a $500 honoraria and recognition. The award will be given during the Celebration of ASLMS Women in Energy-Based Devices Event.




Presenting Author Educational Scholarships


Educational scholarships are available for select students, residents, or fellow abstract presenting authors and Nursing/Allied Health presenting authors.

View the requirements for the Abstract Presenting Author Educational Scholarship.

View the requirements for the Peggy Nowell, RN Educational Scholarship.



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