How do I submit an abstract?
The Call for abstracts is now closed.
When is the deadline for submission?
The call for abstracts is now closed. The deadline to submit was December 12, 2022, 11:59 EST.
Can a medical student submit an abstract for the Radiologists-in-Training Research Project category?
Yes, medical students who have performed research projects in radiology can submit an abstract for consideration.
Can I submit more than one abstract for the Radiologists-in-Training Research Project?
Yes, authors can submit several abstracts; however, a maximum of one abstract can be selected for the Radiologists-in-Training Research Project.
Can I submit more than one abstract for the Scientific Research Project and/or Educational Exhibit categories?
Yes, authors can submit several abstracts in the Scientific Research Project and/or Educational Exhibit category. Exhibits are selected based on merit. More than one abstract can be accepted by the same author in the same category or in the two different categories.
If I submit an abstract for the Radiologists-in-Training Research Project at the CAR ASM and it is accepted, can I still submit this same abstract to the RSNA for presentation?
The CAR has verified with the RSNA that presentations accepted for the Radiologists-in-Training Research Project at the CAR Annual Scientific Meeting may also be submitted to the RSNA. IMPORTANT: When submitting an abstract via the RSNA online portal, the field asking, "Has this abstract been presented at any other national conference?" must indicate that the abstract was presented at the "CAR Resident Competition." In addition, it is important that you indicate within the application that you are a resident.
How are abstracts selected for the CAR Annual Scientific Meeting?
Abstracts must follow the outlined format and guidelines to be considered for review. The reviewers will evaluate the Radiologists-in-Training, Educational Exhibit and Scientific Research Project abstracts based on the following criteria:
- originality and innovation
- organization and clarity of presentation
- completeness of submission (all sections filled out)
- relevance to the field
- potential for improving service or practice
Click the following categories to see the criteria used to evaluate abstracts submitted for the Departmental Clinical Audit projects and the Value of Radiology projects.
Are there any abstract examples I can view?
Yes. Examples from the winning abstracts submitted to the CAR 2022 ASM are available for viewing on the Submission Guidelines page as well as on the Categories page under each category type.
Once I have submitted an abstract how do I access the abstract if I need to edit my submission?
You should have received a confirmation email from no-reply@fourwaves.com with link to create an account. Once your account is created you can login here to access your abstracts for any required edits. You can edit or delete your abstract online at any time before 11:59pm EST on December 12, 2022.
What do I do if I did not receive a confirmation email after submitting my abstract?
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What if I want to make a change to my abstract after the deadline?
Changes to the abstract are not permitted under any circumstances after the deadline.
I have missed the submission deadline. Can I still submit an abstract?
Late abstracts cannot be accepted. Immediately following the deadline, submitted abstracts are prepared and sent to the judges for review.
How will I know if my abstract is accepted?
All presenting authors who submitted abstracts will be notified by email in January 20, 2023, as to whether or not their abstract was selected.