Call for Submissions

Call for Abstracts, Specialty Tracks & Special Sessions is Now Open!

We’re looking forward to seeing you in Baltimore, Md., on October 23-26 for #BMES2024.

Join us, and share your research and findings with colleagues as you help advance the field!

Please note: The submissions process has changed slightly this year and will include General Abstracts, Special Sessions and Specialty Tracks.
 

FINAL SUBMISSION DEADLINE:
May 15, 2024 at 11:59 PM ET


NEW IN 2024 - SPECIAL SESSIONS IS INCLUDED
IN THE GENERAL ABSTRACT SUBMISSION PROCESS

There will be a  secondary abstract submission window for Late-breaking and Undergraduate Research that will open on May 27 and close on July 26 at 11:59 PM ET. Late-breaking and Undergraduate submissions will only be eligible for a poster presentation.

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Prepare for the Submission Process

You will use a separate website site to submit your abstract. 

  • In order to submit, the presenting author and the submitting author must have a BMES member or non-member account to submit an abstract.
  • Call for Abstract Submissions for General Abstracts, Specialty Tracks, and Special Sessions is open.
  • For General Abstracts and Specialty Tracks, there is a non-refundable abstract submission fee of $65 for each abstract submitted.
    • This is a separate and additional fee to your conference registration purchase price.
    • All presenting authors must register for the conference by August 1, 2024.
  • Submissions do not require a full author list to be considered complete.
    • You will be able to access your abstract to make edits, including adding authors, until the general abstract submission deadline of May 15, 2024.
  • Learn "How to Create the Perfect Abstract" webinar watch it here.
Submission Format

You will be asked to fill in text boxes to detail your introduction, materials & methods, results, conclusions & discussions. Any figures or images you have to support your abstract can be uploaded in a .jpg. jpeg. or .png format.  

  • During the submission process, you will be asked to complete sections of mandatory information needed in order to complete your abstract. You must enter 50 (minimum) to 250 (maximum) words for each of these required fields, including:
    • Introduction
    • Materials and Methods
  • You will also be asked to enter 50 (minimum) to 350 (maximum) words for the following combined fields.
    • Results
    • Conclusions
    • Discussions 
  • Any images, tables, or figures that support your work will need to be entered in a .jpg, .jpeg, or .png format. PDF files will not be accepted.
Supplemental Material
General Policies
    • General abstract submissions will be eligible for either an oral or poster presentation.
      • By submitting, you agree to register and attend BMES 2024 Annual Meeting, if selected to present this October 23-26, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland. Presenting authors must attend in order to present.
    • Late-breaking abstracts are open to all and only qualify for a poster session.
    • Undergraduate research abstract submissions are limited to undergrad students and will only qualify for a poster session.

Please be sure to give yourself enough time to complete the entire submission process in our portal before the deadline, as we will be unable to grant extensions due to programmatic scheduling.

Important Dates to Remember
  • General Abstracts, Specialty Tracks, and Special Session Submissions
    Open -     April 1, 2024
    Deadline - May 15, 2024 at 11:59 PM  ET
    Acceptance/Rejection - On or before July 15, 2024

  • Special Session Submissions (Included in the Abstracts submission process)
    Open -     April 1, 2024
    Deadline - May 15, 2024 at 11:59 PM  ET
    Acceptance/Rejection - On or before  July 15, 2024

  • Deadline for General Abstracts, Specialty Tracks and Special Session Speakers to Register
    Thursday, August 1, 2024

  • Late-Breaking (open to all) and Undergraduate Research Abstract Submissions (for poster sessions only)
    Open     - May 27, 2024
    Deadline - July 26, 2024 at 11:59 PM  ET
    Acceptance/Rejection Notifications - On or before August 1, 2024

  • Deadline to Late-Breaking and Undergraduate Research Speakers to Register
    August 9, 2024

For abstract-related questions, please contact abstracts@bmes.org.