Call for Abstracts / Call for Cases
Attendees at the 61st Southern Neurosurgical Society Annual Meeting are invited to submit abstracts and/or cases for presentation during the course. We encourage you to submit abstracts relating to current and emerging techniques and technology or evidence-based approaches to neurosurgical practice.

Instructions

•	During the on-line submission process, you will be asked to enter the presenting author, the presenting author’s contact information, and the names and e-mail addresses of all co-authors.
•	Please ensure the e-mail address of the presenting author is accurate, as this will be the sole method of communication regarding acceptance.
•	There is a limit of 400 words for each abstract, E-Poster or case submitted by general attendees.
•	There is a limit of 1000 words for each abstract, E-Poster or case submitted by residents.
•	A single image or table can be uploaded for each submission.
•	You will receive an e-mail confirmation of each submission.
•	Abstracts, E-Posters, and cases cannot be edited after submission.

Guidelines

•	Abstracts, E-Posters and cases are reviewed & graded in a blind fashion by SNS committee members.
•	Persons submitting an abstract or case to the SNS Annual Meeting must be prepared to present their work at the meeting in person, or to send a co-author to do so. If your attendance is dependent on outside funding, please secure your financial aid before submitting your abstract or case. Abstracts & cases cannot be withdrawn once accepted.
•	The submitting author will be required to complete a Financial Disclosure Statement, and must provide email addresses for each co-author. If the abstract or case is accepted for presentation, all co-authors will then be required to complete a Financial Disclosure Statement. Failure to disclose is grounds for removal from the program.
•	All abstracts, cases, and oral presentations must be provided in English.
•	By submitting an abstract or case for consideration, all authors agree to abide by the rules outlined above, and the conditions, deadlines, policies and decisions of the SNS.

Presentation Format

•	Abstracts accepted for oral (free paper) presentation must be presented in English in PowerPoint format. Oral presentations will also be published in the course program book.
•	Abstracts accepted for E-poster presentation will be displayed on-site at E-Poster kiosks.
•	Cases accepted for presentation during the course will be distributed in PowerPoint format on CD rom to all course attendees. Some cases may also be presented by course moderators for panel discussion.

Timeline

November 2, 2009 (11:59 p.m. EST)

Abstract & case history submission deadline.

December 4, 2009

E-mail notification sent of acceptance or rejection for all abstracts & cases

December 21, 2009

Presenters of oral (free paper) & e-poster presentations must confirm plans to attend course (and register), or identify an alternative presenting author.

Abstract & Case Categories

•	Spine
•	Tumor
•	Vascular
•	Other

Questions?

For questions about the 61st Southern Neurosurgical Society Annual Meeting abstract & case guidelines and process, please contact:

Christy Gill
Manager, Medical Meetings
SNS Meeting Planning Office
Tel: (630) 681-1040 ext. 311
E-mail: cgill@broad-water.com