Abstract Submission

The abstract submission site for the American Auditory Society's 51st Annual Scientific & Technology Conference closed November 15, 2023.

 

Types of submissions accepted online include:

PODIUM PRESENTATIONS:
 The podium presentations report results of original basic and clinical research. Research is defined as experimental or clinical work in which data were collected in accordance with scientific standards, and in amounts consistent with accepted scientific practice. Unique case studies, of only the highest caliber, will be considered. If the research involved use of a commercial product, features of the product may be described only to the extent necessary for informing the audience regarding the methodology of the scientific work. This presentation should not be used for purposes of describing features of a commercial product, or for describing marketing or distribution strategies.

GENERAL POSTER PRESENTATIONS: General poster presentations report results of original basic and clinical research.  Research is defined as experimental or clinical work in which data were collected in accordance with scientific standards and in amounts consistent with accepted scientific practice.  If the research involved use of a commercial product, features of the product may be described only to the extent necessary for informing the audience regarding the methodology of the scientific work.  This presentation should not be used for purposes of describing features of a commercial product or for describing marketing or distribution strategies.

MENTORED RESEARCH POSTER PRESENTATIONS: Posters accepted for presentation in this category recognize and promote doctoral (AuD or PhD students in Audiology, Hearing Science, Biomedical Engineering or related fields, or medical students working in these areas) and post-doctoral (AuD, PhD, or MDs, including residents) mentored research programs by providing an opportunity to present work in a poster format. Posters provide a unique opportunity to receive individualized input from peers and mentoring scientists in the context of a multidisciplinary, small meeting environment. Twenty poster submissions will be selected for NIH-funded travel support. Additional, non-funded submissions will be accepted. 



NIH-FUNDED T35 POSTER PRESENTATIONS:  Posters submitted as a part of the NIH-funded T35 Research Traineeship Program.

NEW INVESTIGATOR PRESENTATIONS:  Posters or podiums accepted for presentation in this category recognize and support new investigators who have completed a doctoral degree (or post-doc training or residency). Applicants with appointments in academic programs should be at junior faculty levels (e.g., instructor, assistant professor).  All applicants must have completed a degree in an area of research falling within the mission of the American Auditory Society.  Applicants must be members in good standing of the AAS. Submissions will be reviewed competitively and selections made by the Program Abstract Review Committee for AAS-funded travel support.

 

Summary of information required for SUBMISSIONS:

All submissions require:

  • Title (maximum of 10 words)
  • Abstract (500 word limit)
    • Do not cite references in the abstract.
    • Limit the use of abbreviations and acronyms.
    • Use the following subheads:
      • Objectives. State the objective or question addressed by the research. Any hypothesis should also be stated.
      • Design. Describe the basic experimental design of the study. The number of subjects and how they were selected should be provided.
      • Results. State the main results of the study.
      • Conclusions. State the conclusions of the study that are directly supported by the data, along with the clinical implications or applicability.
  • Abstract focus – choose up to two topic areas
  • Authors and all author information
  • Biographical sketch of the presenter (100 word limit)
  • Learner outcomes
  • Conflict of Interest Statements for ALL authors

You can use the AAS abstract submission form to prepare your abstract then copy/paste into the AAS abstract submission site: .docx version / .pdf version

Additional for Mentored Posters:

  • Letter from the Mentor
 

Additional for New Investigator Posters or Podiums:

  • Curriculum vitae (CV) / resume including current sources of funding as well as dates receiving doctoral degree, completion of post-doc, completion of residency, as appropriate.

Proposal Evaluation:

All submissions are reviewed by the AAS Program Committee during a blind peer-review process; acceptance is related to consistency with the following criteria and quality of the submitted materials.

  • Theoretical/scientific rationale, professional relevance
  • Originality and innovation
  • Strength of the study design and data analysis
  • Interpretation and discussion of results
  • Overall clarity of the proposal