Abstract Submission Instructions

Poster Submissions

Posters will be presented on Sunday, October 28, 2007 only. Concept: Posters are designed to permit the author of a technical paper to explain and illustrate concepts, techniques or research findings in a simple graphic manner that will promote understanding more readily than a “rapid fire” podium address. Design: Posters are 8 feet in length and 4 feet tall. Instructions: See enclosed Poster Instructions. (need to put generic instructions up for now). Submission: Check “Poster Only” on the abstract submission form. Award winning posters will remain on display during the meeting.

Poster Instructions and Guidelines (PDF)

Round Table Program Submissions

The Round Table Program participants will present on Thursday, November 1, 2007 only. When submitting your abstract on-line be sure to check “Round Table” on the website submittal. Round Table presenters may qualify for either of two awards based on eligibility: The Bodner Stegemann Award or The Hadley Award - please see qualifications below.

To qualify for the Bodner Stegemann Award, please submit an abstract of your unique, interesting or bizarre case for the Round Table. Your presentation must be limited to 3 minutes in length. The categories to choose from are: 1)A gadget converted from some other use; 2) A diagnostic trick; 3) A therapeutic aid, medical or surgical; 4) A problem case for which opinion or advice is requested; and 5) Unusual cases. The Bodner Stegemann Award: $500 and a beautifully engraved plaque. Judging: A panel of judges will award the prize to the participant whose presentation is considered to be of most value.

To qualify for the Hadley Award: Submit an abstract of your unique, interesting or bizarre case for the Round Table. Your presentation must be limited to 3 minutes in length. Eligibility: Only Western Section members are eligible. The Hadley Award: $500 and a beautifully engraved plaque. Judging: A panel of judges assigned by the Western Section will award the prize to the participant, basing whose presentation is to be considered most unusual nature of the case, its level of intrigue and the quality of presentation.

Essay Contest Submissions

Miley B. Wesson/ACMI Resident Essay Contest - Deadline for entry: June 27, 2007

Eligibility:
Only residents (does not include fellows) who have not completed their residency by the time of the abstract submission deadline and are in training within the geographical area of the Western Section American Urological Association are eligible to qualify for the contest. The contestant must be the principal worker and author of the paper.

Accompaniments:
Your essay should be accompanied by the following information.
1) Cover letter: Please include:
A) Name and address of principal author.
B) Stage and place of urological training.
C) Name of any co-workers who are to appear on the published paper.
D) Answer questions: Are you the participant in an on-going research project? Is this an original work of yours with advisor(s)? Will you be the first author on the manuscript when it is submitted for publication?
2) Letter of Residency Verification: Letter to be on department letter-head and signed by the urologist who heads the department.
3 Photos or illustrations: Please label each photo with paper title.
4) Abstract Form: Submit a one-page abstract form for the Abstract Book. Check the “Essay Contest” box for choice of presentation.

Subject matter:
The essay may consist of any topic of urologic interest. It need not be based on research. It must not be published prior to October 28, 2007.

Program:
The prize winning essays will be assigned a place on the Annual Meeting Program. All other papers submitted in the competition will be considered by the Program Committee for a place on the program. If the paper is not acceptable, the paper will be returned to the author. All program participants must register for the meeting to present papers.

Rules:
Papers, including illustrations must be submitted in quadruplicate. The paper should bear the title of the subject but not the name of the author. The manuscript form is that required by the Journal of Urology.

Judges:
The papers are judged by the Essay Committee of the Western Section. Originality, importance of material and editorial clarity will be important points in judging.

Publication:
The prize winning essays should be so designated when published. You will be notified by mail of the status of your essay.

Entries: Address entries to: Western Section AUA, Program Chairman, 1950 Old Tustin Ave., Santa Ana, CA
92705-7812.

Joseph F. McCarthy/ACMI Physician Essay Contest - Deadline for entry: June 27, 2007
Eligibility: Any urologist in the geographical area of the Western Section American Urological Association who has been out of training no more than 10 years is eligible to qualify for the contest. The contestant must be the principal worker and author of the paper.

Accompaniments:
Your essay should be accompanied by the following information.
1) Cover letter: Please include:
A) Name and address of principal author.
B) Name of any co-workers who are to appear on the published paper.
C)For non-WSAUA members, please answer the questions. What is your: Date and place of urological training? Percentage of practice devoted to urology? Percentage of time devoted to private practice as opposed to salaried institutional work?
2) Photos or illustrations: Please label each photo with paper title.
3) Abstract Form: Submit a one-page abstract form for the Abstract Book. Check the “Essay Contest” box for choice of presentation.

Subject matter:
The essay may consist of any topic of urologic interest. It need not be based on research. It must not be published prior to October 28, 2007.

Program:
The prize winning essays will be assigned a place on the Annual Meeting Program. All other papers submitted in the competition will be considered by the Program Committee for a place on the program. If the paper is not acceptable, the paper will be returned to the author. All program participants must register for the meeting to present papers.

Rules:
Papers, including illustrations must be submitted in quadruplicate. The paper should bear the title of the subject but not the name of the author. The manuscript form is that required by the Journal of Urology.

Judges:
The papers are judged by the Essay Committee of the Western Section. Originality, importance of material and editorial clarity will be important points in judging.

Publication:
The prize winning essays should be so designated when published. You will be notified by mail of the status of your essay.

Entries: Address entries to: Western Section AUA, Program Chairman, 1950 Old Tustin Ave., Santa Ana, CA
92705-7812.