The Canadian Society for Pelvic Medicine (CSPM) is accepting submissions of abstracts for the 8th CSPM Annual Meeting (April 9–11, 2027, Edmonton, AB).
How to submit an abstract (research or video):
Email a written abstract (Word document) by January 8, 2027, 11:59 p.m. (ET) to info@canadiansocietyforpelvicmedicine.org. Video abstracts must include the video at the time of submission (see below).
Abstract requirements (applies to all submissions):
- Language: English or French
- Length: ≤ 350 words (title excluded)
- Follow the recommendations of the document “How to Develop Learning Objectives”.
Include:
- Title
- Names of authors and their affiliations
- Introduction
- Objective
- Methods
- Results
- Conclusions
- A maximum of 3 references may be included and are not included in the word limit
- One figure or table may be included, but should not exceed ½ page
Abstracts will be considered for research that:
- Will be submitted for publication,
- Is currently being considered for publication,
- Has been published in the last year (since January 2026), or
- Has been presented, or will be presented, at another national or international conference.
Research abstracts must report completed results. Work-in-progress abstracts without results will not be accepted. Interim analyses of larger studies (e.g., a randomized controlled trial) are eligible.
Additional instructions for video presenters
Submit the written abstract and the video together, in the same email, by the deadline above.
The written abstract must include:
- Title
- Names of authors and their affiliations
- Purpose/learning objectives
- Background/relevance
- Conclusion
The video must meet all of the following criteria:
- Maximum duration: 7 minutes
- Maximum file size: 2.0 GB
- Delivery: a shareable download link (e.g., Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive) that does not expire
- Acceptable formats: .avi, .mov, .mpg, .mp4
- Audio: Include clear English or French captions or narration
- Sound quality: Avoid loud or distracting background noise/music
- Ensure patient anonymity and integrity at all times. Videos do not need to be anonymized with respect to authors or institutions.
Videos will be judged on originality, innovation, scientific rigour, relevance, and clarity.
Presentation integrity
If your abstract is accepted, your presentation must reflect the content of the accepted abstract. Presenters will be asked to confirm this in the presenter disclosure form.
Failure to adhere to these guidelines may result in withdrawal of your abstract and/or presentation.
If you have any questions, please contact info@canadiansocietyforpelvicmedicine.org.
