Call for Abstracts & Applications: Share Your Knowledge at the 2025 Annual Meeting

Are you ready to lead vital conversations with a global audience of orthopaedic professionals? 

Don't miss this opportunity to be part of the premier event in orthopedics! Hear from Annual Meeting Oversight Committee Chair Matthew T. Provencher, MD, MBA, CAPT MC USNR, FAAOS, and Central Instructional Courses Committee Chair Tiger Li, MD, FAAOS, on why you should submit your application and abstract and be a part of the premier orthopaedic event.

2025 Annual Meeting Call for Abstracts Now Open

Submit your abstract to present groundbreaking research and gain recognition at the 2025 Annual Meeting. This is your opportunity to gain visibility among a global audience of orthopaedic professionals, receive recognition for your contributions, expand your network, boost your professional development, and contribute to advancing orthopaedic knowledge and patient care innovation.

Key Dates to Know

  • May 1, 2024 - ICL, Symposia, TechTalks, The Way I See It..., and Showdowns Submission Deadline
  • June 3, 2024 - Paper, Poster, and ePoster Abstract Submission Deadline
  • July 15, 2024 - OVT Abstract Submission Deadline
  • August 30, 2024 - OrthoDome Video Submission Deadline

How to Submit Your Abstract: 

  • Create an Account: If you haven't already, create an account on our submission portal to access the abstract submission form. 
  • Prepare Your Abstract: Write your abstract according to the provided guidelines, ensuring clarity, conciseness, and scientific rigor. 
  • Submit Your Abstract: Log in with your AAOS credentials to submit your application. Complete the online abstract application by the appropriate deadline. 
  • Review and Confirmation: After submission, you will receive a confirmation email acknowledging receipt of your abstract. You will also be notified of the review outcome in due course. 

Submission Guidelines: 

  • Abstract submissions are open to all orthopedic professionals, including surgeons, researchers, residents, fellows, and allied health professionals. 
  • Abstracts should be original research or clinical case reports that have not been previously published or presented at a major conference. 
  • Each abstract should adhere to the specified formatting guidelines and include essential components such as background, methods, results, and conclusions. 
  • Abstracts will undergo peer review by a panel of experts in the field of orthopedics. 
  • Accepted abstracts will be scheduled for Paper, Poster or ePoster presentation at the 2025 Annual Meeting. 

Tips for Writing a Good Abstract

Watch this video and hear from Dr. Guido Marra, Dr. Stefano Bini, and Dr. Joaquin Sanchez-Sotelo who offer advice and pearls on how to submit an abstract that's sure to impress.

JAAOS Publication Deadlines

The new "green" JAAOS Research section in the Journal of the AAOS ("Yellow Journal") and the Academy's Official Open Access Journal JAAOS Global Research & Reviews ("Blue Journal") invite you to submit your research for consideration.

Questions

If you have any questions after reviewing the guidelines and instructions, please contact ameducation@aaos.org.