Call for Abstracts - submissions are now closed
Abstract Submission Guidelines
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There is no fee for submitting an abstract.
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There are no limitations on the number of abstracts that an individual can submit. However, one individual can only present a maximum of 2 abstracts (independent of the format) during the entire Congress. If you have more than 2 abstracts accepted, you will be obliged to identify alternate presenters for any abstract above the first two.
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The abstract text body is limited to 3,000 characters (Approx. 500 words) including spaces.
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Authors whose abstracts are accepted for Poster or Oral presentation MUST also register for the conference.
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Abstracts accepted for presentation will be published electronically on the conference website. Abstracts may also be posted prior to the congress on the detailed program section of the Congress website.
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Disclosure: abstract submitter and presenter are required to disclose any conflicts of interest.
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Ensure that all co-authors approve of the abstract submission, publication, and potential presentation. Abstracts cannot be changed or withdrawn after August 25, 2023. Once the abstract has been scored by reviewers, no change in the body of the abstract will be accepted.
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Abstract submitters must consent to the Policies of Abstract Submission.
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Abstract submission is now closed.
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Important dates
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Abstract presenter registration deadline:
August 25, 2023
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Poster presenter guidelines and resources
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View the guidelines and other important information regarding your poster presentation
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Poster printing resource
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The department of Medical Communications at Wayne State University School of Medicine can print your poster and have it delivered to the WCUME2023 conference.
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Choosing a topicYou may submit new research or previously presented research that has new data. Non-research abstracts will also be considered for presentation. Non-research topics may include, but are not limited to, new teaching or evaluation methods or interesting ultrasound cases or images. During the submission process, you will be asked to select one category for your abstract. The category is the general heading under which the abstract will be reviewed and later published in the congress materials if accepted. The category which best describes the subject of the abstract should be chosen. point of care ultrasound introduction of ultrasound in medical education for nontraditional users novel approaches and methods to introduce ultrasound in the medical education curriculum impact of ultrasound introduction in medical education and patient outcome role of ultrasound in changing patient management in primary care ultrasound simulation novel education methods other
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Presentation type or formatIf your abstract is accepted for presentation, you will be assigned to either an oral or poster presentation. Oral presentation (within general scientific sessions or symposia) The scheduled time for each oral presentation is 10 minutes, including 3 minutes discussion. Poster presentation Posters will be gathered, numbered and listed according to the congress topics. Authors must be present in the poster area to discuss their posters during the poster session and when possible during break times. Detailed information will be sent with the acceptance letter. Important note to remember when submitting your abstract: We strongly recommend for the presenter to also be the corresponding author as any re-assignments of papers after acceptance can only be made if the person being assigned to is registered and paid to attend the congress.
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Abstract structureResearch-focused abstracts in all categories should be structured chronologically in four sections: Introduction: clarifies the motivation for the research presented. Materials/Methods: provides sufficient detail for others to reproduce what is studied in the research project. Results: presents and discusses the results. Conclusion: presents the outcome of the work by interpreting the findings and by relating these findings to the motivation stated in the Introduction. Explain the significance of your findings / outcomes and future implications of the results. Non-research focused abstracts do not need to follow the above format.
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Disclosure form- disclosure of commercial relationshipsDisclosure of Commercial Relationships All abstracts must be submitted with a DISCLOSURE OF COMMERCIAL RELATIONSHIPS form. and send an attachment to wcume2023@wayne.edu.
Abstract Submission Process
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Choosing a topicYou may submit new research or previously presented research that has new data. Non-research abstracts will also be considered for presentation. Non-research topics may include, but are not limited to, new teaching or evaluation methods or interesting ultrasound cases or images. During the submission process, you will be asked to select one category for your abstract. The category is the general heading under which the abstract will be reviewed and later published in the congress materials if accepted. The category which best describes the subject of the abstract should be chosen. point of care ultrasound introduction of ultrasound in medical education for nontraditional users novel approaches and methods to introduce ultrasound in the medical education curriculum impact of ultrasound introduction in medical education and patient outcome role of ultrasound in changing patient management in primary care ultrasound simulation novel education methods other
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Presentation type or formatIf your abstract is accepted for presentation, you will be assigned to either an oral or poster presentation. Oral presentation (within general scientific sessions or symposia) The scheduled time for each oral presentation is 10 minutes, including 3 minutes discussion. Poster presentation Posters will be gathered, numbered and listed according to the congress topics. Authors must be present in the poster area to discuss their posters during the poster session and when possible during break times. Detailed information will be sent with the acceptance letter. Important note to remember when submitting your abstract: We strongly recommend for the presenter to also be the corresponding author as any re-assignments of papers after acceptance can only be made if the person being assigned to is registered and paid to attend the congress.
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Abstract structureResearch-focused abstracts in all categories should be structured chronologically in four sections: Introduction: clarifies the motivation for the research presented. Materials/Methods: provides sufficient detail for others to reproduce what is studied in the research project. Results: presents and discusses the results. Conclusion: presents the outcome of the work by interpreting the findings and by relating these findings to the motivation stated in the Introduction. Explain the significance of your findings / outcomes and future implications of the results. Non-research focused abstracts do not need to follow the above format.
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Disclosure form- disclosure of commercial relationshipsDisclosure of Commercial Relationships All abstracts must be submitted with a DISCLOSURE OF COMMERCIAL RELATIONSHIPS form. and send an attachment to wcume2023@wayne.edu.