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Abstract FAQ

How do I submit an abstract?
Submit abstracts for ACPA’s 79th Annual Meeting here.
How do I submit an abstract for ASCFS's Annual Meeting?
ASCFS abstracts follow the same process as those for ACPA’s Annual Meeting.
Will the 79th Annual Meeting be formatted similar to the 2021 Virtual Annual Meeting?
The 79th Annual Meeting will be held in-person at the Omni Fort Worth Hotel in Fort Worth, Texas. The format of the meeting program will be similar to past ACPA Annual Meetings, with 4 days of educational programming across a range of topics. There will be a limited offering of virtual presentations made available to attendees of the 79th Annual Meeting.
What changes have been made to the abstract submission process since the 78th Annual Meeting?
    • The following “primary subject areas” have been changed:
      • “Nursing/Care Coordination” has been separated into two distinct categories: Nursing and Team Care/Care Coordination
      • “Quality of Life and Psychosocial” have been combined into the new category: Quality of Life/Psychosocial
    • The following “primary subject areas” have been added:
      • Feeding/Nutrition
      • VPI
What types of sessions can presented as “virtual only”?
Poster presentations, Ideas and Innovations, and Research Platform Papers may be submitted as “virtual only” if you do not plan on attending the 79th Annual Meeting in-person. Other submission types must be submitted for an in-person presentation.
Are “virtual only” abstracts reviewed differently than “in-person” abstracts?
No, the review process and acceptance criteria for virtual abstract submissions are the same as those for in-person abstracts.
If I submit an “in-person” abstract, will it be changed to “virtual only”?
No, abstracts submitted to be presented in-person in Fort Worth will not be changed to a virtual format by the Program Task Force.
What is the character limit?
For the title, up to 250 characters are allowed and for the body, up to 3,000 characters, cumulative are allowed. This includes spaces and punctuation. View Abstract Guidelines for more information.
What are the different submission types?
See the Abstract Types for a detailed description. Note that the Program Task Force may change the abstract type, if accepted.
If I submit an abstract as a certain submission type, will it be accepted as that type?
The Program Task Force may accept the abstract as a different type than what was originally submitted. This is usually due to the number of abstracts submitted in each category and how the information will best be presented.
Can I submit an abstract for a paper that has not yet been completed?
Research in progress is acceptable as long as tentative, data-based conclusions are stated in the abstract. The abstract will be blinded and peer reviewed along the same guidelines as other abstracts submitted, see the Abstract Submission Guidelines for more details.
What is the Instructional Level that is required for Short Courses?
The instructional level helps attendees select which course is appropriate for them to join. More details on instructional levels may be found here.
Who qualifies to submit an abstract as a Junior Investigator?
Student Members or Active Members in their first year of practice are eligible to submit abstracts as a Junior Investigator. If you are not yet a member, Join Now.
How many co-authors may I have?
View Author and Presenter Information.
Who can present the abstract?
Any author on the abstract can present. The first author will automatically be the presenter in the system. Email us after acceptance to make a change.
What responsibilities does the Presenter have?
The presenter is responsible for:

  • Presenting the abstract, if accepted.
  • Assuring that all appropriate financial and non-financial relationship disclosures have been made. Disclosure of financial relationships with commercial entities is required for the presenting author and his/her spouse and institution.
  • Announcing the disclosures before the presentation of the abstract.
  • Logging in to the abstract site to RSVP acceptance of the presentation and to review the presentation guidelines, if accepted. Email us after acceptance if the first author is not the presenter.
  • Presenters must register for ACPA’s Annual Meeting and are responsible for all registration fees and personal expenses related to the meeting.
What information do I need about my other authors?
View Author and Presenter Information.
Do I need conflict of interest disclosures for co-authors?
Yes, conflict of interest disclosures are required for all authors.
May I submit more than one abstract?
Yes, there is no limit to the number of abstracts that you may submit. Authors who submit multiple abstracts should be prepared to make arrangements for alternative presenters to attend in case more than one abstract is accepted.
When will I receive notification if my abstract was accepted or declined for presentation?
Abstract notifications will be emailed in late fall 2021.
How are the abstracts reviewed?
View the Abstract Review Process.
Will ACPA accept late abstracts?
ACPA will not accept late abstracts.
Can I make changes to the abstract after it has been finalized?
You may make changes to the abstract before the submission deadline. You will be required to re-finalize the abstract. Only finalized abstracts will be reviewed.
Will the abstracts be published after the conference?
Abstracts will be published in an online issue of The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal.
Are there any discounts for presenters to attend ACPA’s Annual Meeting?
No. Presenters pay the same registration fees as other attendees.
Can I submit an abstract to ACPA if it has been presented elsewhere?
You can still submit the abstract to ACPA’s Annual Meeting if it has been presented previously.  Please indicate this where requested during the submission process.  If a significant number of attendees could obtain or have obtained this information elsewhere, it may cause your abstract to receive a lower rating.

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