Abstracts and White Papers
The ASLMS 2025 abstract submission portal has re-opened for late-breaking abstracts. The deadline to submit is Monday, January 13, 2025, at 11:59 AM (noon) CST. Learn More
Key Submission Dates*
- Abstracts | OCT 10, 2022 - JAN 9, 2023
- Presenting Author Educational Scholarships | OCT 10, 2022 - JAN 9, 2023
- Late Breaking Abstracts | FEB 1, 2023 - MAR 3, 2023 (closes at 12:00 PM CT)
*Dates subject to change.
Abstract Deadlines and Details
Abstracts | OCT 10, 2022 - JAN 9, 2023
Presenting Author Educational Scholarship | OCT 10, 2022 - JAN 9, 2023
- View abstract categories and topic suggestions
- Early Career - Please submit to a main session category during this deadline. If not accepted to a main session, a secondary review for referral to an Early Career session will take place. View Guidelines for Early Career Abstract Submissions.
- The Nursing/Allied Health Category will accept case study and/or abstract study submissions. There are separate submission forms.
- ALL Presenting and Co-Authors must submit their disclosures at the time of submission.
- Upon entry of the submission, the submitter will select "save and edit later."
- At that time, all authors will be notified via email of the pending submission and the requirement to submit disclosures prior to deadline.
- The email notification will contain a link for each author to log in to the ASLMS Disclosure Page to complete the disclosure form.*
- It is the responsibility of the presenting author to make sure all authors indicated on the abstract submit disclosure.
- 2023 Disclosure Form
- Please submit your completed disclosure form directly to ldums@aslms.org
* Please note that the disclosures should reflect 2022 ACCME guidelines. This includes 24 months of all relationships, not just potential conflicts, and no longer requires spouse information. Details are available on the ASLMS disclosure page.
Reasons to Submit an Abstract
- The ASLMS Annual Conference is the world’s most prestigious gathering of medical laser and related technology professionals.
- Approximately 70% of submitted abstracts will be selected for oral presentations.
- Accepted abstracts and case studies are published in a special, online-only edition of Lasers in Surgery and Medicine, the internationally renowned journal of ASLMS.
- Awards are given for best abstract in each category (qualifications may apply). See below.
Abstract Awards
BEST OVERALL BASIC SCIENCE ABSTRACT AWARD
- Abstracts from each category are nominated by Section Chairs.
- Abstracts are reviewed by the Awards Review Committee and final awardee is selected.
- Winner receives $1,000 honoraria, generously funded by Candela, and recognition.
DR. RICHARD E. FITZPATRICK CLINICAL RESEARCH AND INNOVATIONS (BEST OVERALL CLINICAL) ABSTRACT AWARD
- Abstracts from each category are nominated by Section Chairs.
- Abstracts are reviewed by the Awards Review Committee and final awardee is selected.
- Winner receives $1,000 honoraria, generously funded through the Fitzpatrick Foundation, and recognition.
OUTSTANDING EARLY CAREER ABSTRACT AWARDS
- Abstracts are nominated by Early Career Session Section Chair(s).
- Winner receives $150 honoraria and recognition.
WOMEN IN ENERGY-BASED DEVICES EARLY CAREER DEVELOPMENT AWARD
- This award is given in recognition of a high-quality abstract study by an Early Career author and accepted to an abstract session for the current ASLMS Annual Conference.
- The ASLMS Central Office will notify qualifying, accepted abstract authors when application forms for this award are available and details of the submission process.
- Either a characteristic of the clinical/research team or an experience during the study must exemplify at least 2 or more goals of the ASLMS Women in Energy-Based Devices Committee:
- Highlight the excellence of women involved in ASLMS.
- Address the challenges women may confront in academic and other professional settings
- Advance networking and training opportunities
- Educate ASLMS members about gender-bias
- Encourage young women to choose STEM careers especially those involving energy-based technologies
- The selected awardee will receive a $500 honoraria and recognition. The award will be given during the Celebration of ASLMS Women in Energy-Based Devices Event.