Abstract Categories
The CAR ASM accepts submissions in three categories: Educational Exhibit, Quality Improvement Project and Scientific Research Project.
| Abstract Category | Type of work | Word limit | Presentation possibilities |
|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Exhibits | Educational review or synthesis of a known imaging topic | 330 words | Electronic exhibit |
| Quality Improvement Project | Completed project measuring or improving healthcare delivery, patient care, safety or efficiency | 300 words | Oral presentation, short oral presentation or electronic poster |
| Scientific Research Project | Original, hypothesis-driven research with defined outcomes | 250 words | Oral presentation, short oral presentation or electronic poster |
Category Details
The sections below use the same format so that category requirements can be compared easily.
For all categories, the author names, institutional affiliations and other identifying details are collected separately in the submission portal and must not appear in the abstract title, body, supporting figure, table or image.
Educational Exhibits
Educational exhibits present an informative review of a known topic rather than introducing new hypothesis-driven research. The exhibit should synthesize facts, relate information in a useful way or identify common themes across diverse sources. It should be clear, memorable and relevant to radiology practice.
Who is eligible to submit?
Radiologists, fellows, residents, medical students and other medical professionals or students.
Required abstract headings and submission information
- Author(s)
- Title
- Presenting author’s level of training
- Institutional affiliation
- Original figure, image or table (mandatory)
- Learning objectives (minimum of three)
- Background (maximum 80 words)
- Conclusion (including relevance to radiology practice)
Word limit
330 words for the abstract body. Author and institutional information is not included in the word count.
Presentation format
Accepted submissions are presented as electronic poster exhibits and entered into the Educational Exhibit Competition.
CARJ invited-paper opportunity
Accepted Educational Exhibits may also be considered for development into an invited paper for the Canadian Association of Radiologists Journal. Selected authors will be contacted after the ASM, and publication remains subject to peer review.
Example abstracts: Educational Exhibit Abstracts accepted for presentation.
Quality Improvement Project
Quality improvement projects aim to measure or improve healthcare delivery. Projects may address patient care, safety, effectiveness, efficiency, timeliness, equity, patient-centredness or another defined quality objective. Only completed projects with measured outcomes should be submitted to this category.
Who is eligible to submit?
Radiologists, fellows, residents, medical students and other medical professionals or students.
Required abstract headings and submission information
- Author(s)
- Title
- Presenting author’s level of training
- Institutional affiliation
- Original figure, image or table (mandatory)
- Background/Objective
- Methods
- Results/DiscussionConclusion
Word limit
300 words for the abstract body. Author and institutional information is not included in the word count.
Presentation format
Accepted submissions may be selected for an oral presentation during the Quality Improvement Project Competition Session, a short 3-minute oral presentation during the ASM program breaks or for display as an electronic poster.
Example abstracts: Quality Improvement Project Abstracts accepted for presentation.
Scientific Research Project
Scientific research projectsincludeoriginal, hypothesis-driven research with defined outcomes and an appropriate sample size. Case reports are not eligible for this category.
Who is eligible to submit?
Radiologists, fellows, residents, medical students and other medical professionals or students.
Required abstract headings and submission information
- Author(s)
- Title
- Presenting author’s level of training
- Institutional affiliation
- Original figure, image or table (mandatory)
- Objective
- Methods
- Results/Discussion
- Conclusion
Word limit
250 words for the abstract body. Author and institutional information is not included in the word count.
Presentation format
Accepted submissions may be selected for an oral presentation during the Scientific Research Project Competition Session, a short 3-minute oral presentation during the ASM program breaks or for display as an electronic poster.
Example abstracts: SRP Abstracts accepted for presentation.
Questions?
Consult the Abstracts FAQ or contact Elsa Ruprecht at eruprecht@car.ca.