Newswise — (ROCHESTER, Minnesota, Jan. 2, 2019) – If you’re looking for the perfect venue to share your scientific research in neuromuscular or electrodiagnostic medicine, look no further! The American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM) is now accepting abstracts for its 2019 annual meeting in Austin, Texas.
Abstract submission forms are available on the AANEM website (www.aanem.org/Meetings/Annual-Meeting/Abstracts) and will be accepted through March 15, 2019. All abstracts selected for presentation at the 2019 meeting will be published in the association’s prestigious journal, Muscle & Nerve.
“The abstracts are a very important aspect of our AANEM Annual Meeting as this is where new ideas and observations are shared,” said Anthony E. Chiodo, MD, MBA, and current AANEM President. “You get everyone from medical students and residents to accomplished senior researchers presenting their work in this form. We have a very strong academic meeting and it means something to be included in the roster of poster presenters.”
“Sharing the latest research developments in neuromuscular and electrodiagnostic medicine is an integral part of each AANEM Annual Meeting,” said Shirlyn A. Adkins, JD, Executive Director, AANEM. “We are thrilled with the incredible abstracts submitted to our meeting year after year. It really is a fantastic opportunity for researchers of all stages in their careers to showcase their work and engage in discussions about it with not only their peers, but experts in the fields of neuromuscular and electrodiagnostic medicine.”
“I think anyone in the field of neuromuscular or electrodiagnostic medicine should submit their work to the AANEM Annual Meeting,” said Ryan Castoro, DO, MS, recipient of a 2018 President’s Research Initiative Award and a 2018 Residency and Fellowship Member Award. “There are few meetings in medicine where nearly all the experts converge in one place, but the AANEM meeting is one of them. Submitting an abstract is a great opportunity to further develop your work and career and the entire submission process was very simple and straightforward.”
How to Submit an Abstract
- Who/What: Anyone may submit an abstract in one of the following categories at no charge: Clinical Neurophysiology, Topics in Nerve, Topics in Muscle, Topics in Neuromuscular Junction, Topics in Anterior Horn Cell, Musculoskeletal, Practice Issues, Academic Topics, Pain, or Therapies.
- The type of paper will be from one of the following categories: Basic Science, Clinical, or Technical.
- Awards: You may choose whether you would like to have your abstract considered for one of the following AANEM Foundation awards, including the brand new Medical Student Research Award being offered for the first time in 2019. Further details regarding award criteria can be found at aanemfoundation.org/awards.
- Best Abstract Award: Given to the best research paper submitted to the AANEM Annual Meeting. All abstracts submitted will be considered for this award unless the authors indicate they do not wish to be considered.
- Award benefits: Round trip coach airfare up to $500 (US/Canada) or $1,000 (international), hotel accommodations (up to three nights), $500 cash, free AANEM Annual Meeting registration, and the abstract is published in Muscle & Nerve.
- Golseth Young Investigator Award: Given to the best research paper submitted to the AANEM Annual Meeting by a young physician. The first author on the research project must be one of the following: a medical student in an MD, DO, DVM, or foreign equivalent program; a resident; a fellow-in-training; or, a physician within 3 years following completion of residency or fellowship training.
- Award benefits: Round trip coach airfare up to $500 (US/Canada) or $1,000 (international), hotel accommodations (up to four nights), $1,000 cash, free AANEM Annual Meeting registration, and the abstract is published in Muscle & Nerve.
- Residency and Fellowship Member Award: Given to AANEM Residency and Fellowship members who are first authors on abstracts presented at the Annual Meeting.
- Award benefits: $200 cash, abstract is published in Muscle & Nerve, and recognition in the program book and at the AANEM Annual Meeting.
- President’s Research Initiative Award: Given to up to 10 of the best abstracts submitted on the topic chosen by the AANEM President each year. The 2019 President’s Research topic is “The Present and Future Role of Technology in the Lives of Patients with Neuromuscular Diseases.”
- Award benefits: $500 cash, abstract is published in Muscle & Nerve, and recognition in the program book and at the AANEM Annual Meeting.
- Medical Student Research Award: Given to up to 10 medical student members who are the first author and designated presenter on abstracts presented at the AANEM Annual Meeting.
- Award benefits: $500 cash, abstract is published in Muscle & Nerve, and recognition in the program book and at the AANEM Annual Meeting.
- Technologist Best Abstract Award: Given to the best research paper submitted by a technologist member who has conducted and shared research to advance the science of neuromuscular and musculoskeletal diseases.
- Award benefits: $200 cash, free AANEM Annual Meeting registration, abstract is published in Muscle & Nerve, and recognition in the program book and at the AANEM Annual Meeting.
- Full abstract submission guidelines are available on the AANEM website.
- Deadline: Abstracts must be submitted by March 15, 2019.
- Best Abstract Award: Given to the best research paper submitted to the AANEM Annual Meeting. All abstracts submitted will be considered for this award unless the authors indicate they do not wish to be considered.
If you have any questions, please call AANEM at 507.288.0100.
About AANEM
Based in Rochester, Minnesota, the American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM) is the premier nonprofit membership association dedicated to the advancement of neuromuscular (NM), musculoskeletal and electrodiagnostic (EDX) medicine. The organization and its members work to improve the quality of patient care and advance the science of NM diseases and EDX medicine by serving physicians and allied health professionals who care for those with muscle and nerve disorders.
For more information about AANEM, visit aanem.org or find us on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.
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Media Contact: Gretchen Williamson
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