2014 CALL FOR ABSTRACTS
2014 Annual Meeting - Texas Society of Plastic Surgeons
September 12-14, 2014 * Westin Riverwalk Hotel – San Antonio, TX
Abstract Deadline:
Notification of Acceptance:
Friday, May 30, 2014
Friday, June 6, 2014
How to Submit Abstract:
Option 1: Complete attached form – scan as a PDF – email PDF form, abstract text (Word .doc or
.docx) and any image files to your email – send to Melissa.wilson@texmed.org.
Option 2: Type all personal & status information in body of email – abstract text (Word .doc or .docx)
and any image files to your email – send to Melissa.wilson@texmed.org
We will not accept any abstracts that are sent via fax or snail mail.
If you do not provide all the information in Personal & Status sections – the abstract will not be
accepted for consideration.
All abstracts received by TSPS will receive an email within 24 hours confirming receipt. If you do not
get an email from TSPS - then we did not get it. The abstracts are reviewed by staff, prior to replying
with confirmation. We need to make sure we are able to access the documents/files.
Guidelines on Submitting Abstracts
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One abstract per presenter allowed to be submitted.
If your abstract claims improvements, from either cosmetic or reconstructive, you must provide
photographs/images to support those claims.
The person who submits the abstract must present the abstract onsite.
Once your abstract is accepted, you will not be allowed to withdraw it. Each lecture is approved for
CME hours and withdrawal will reduce CME hours and will not be allowed.
Each paper must be ready for an oral presentation at the meeting & must not exceed 7 minutes.
This year we will also have 2 minute presentations to highlight a new idea or rescued complication.
Abstract attached must contain: TITLE & PRESENTERS name.
SINGLE SPACE document only.
Images should be in JPG format.
Awards:
Cronin Award: To be awarded to the Best Overall Paper submitted by a SENIOR RESIDENT only.
(Senior status is defined as a physician in their last year of resident training before
beginning a fellowship.)
Best Clinical Paper Award: First and Second places to be awarded. Open to residents and Fellows.
Best Science Paper Award: First and Second places to be awarded. Open to residents and Fellows.
Fox Award: Presented to the best overall paper presented by a TSPS Member.
401 W. 15th Street, Austin, TX 78701 * www.tsps.net * 512.370.1511
2014 ABSTRACT APPLICATION FORM
2014 Annual Meeting - Texas Society of Plastic Surgeons
September 12-14, 2014 * Westin Riverwalk Hotel – San Antonio, TX
Abstract Deadline:
Notification of Acceptance:
Friday, May 30, 2014
Friday, June 6, 2014
How to Submit:
Option 1: Complete attached form – scan as a PDF – email PDF form, abstract text (Word .doc or
.docx) and any image files to your email – send to Melissa.wilson@texmed.org.
Option 2: Type all personal & status information in body of email – abstract text (Word .doc or .docx)
and any image files to your email – send to Melissa.wilson@texmed.org
PERSONAL INFORMATION:
Name of Presenter: ____________________________________________________________________________
(this person will present at the podium at the meeting)
Name of Co-Authors who will not be presenting at meeting: ___________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
Mailing Address (of presenter): __________________________________________________________________
City: ________________________________, TX Zip: ____________________
Email of presenter: _____________________________________________________________________________
Phone of presenter: ______________________________________
YOUR STATUS:
I am:  An Active Member of TSPS
 In private Practice
 In academic setting/Medical School staff
 A Plastic Surgery Resident in Texas
 I am a senior resident
 I am a resident but NOT a senior resident
 I am a fellow
I am currently enrolled in one of the following plastic surgery residency programs:
Baylor
 UTSouthwestern
UTHSC- Houston
UTMB
Methodist
 UTHSC – San Antonio
 Texas A&M/Scott & White
This paper has been published?  Yes  No
This paper has been previously presented at a national conference?
 Yes  No
401 W. 15th Street, Austin, TX 78701 * www.tsps.net * 512.370.1511