AO Spine Latin America Regional Masters Course—Scientific Session

August 25th, 2023  |  Santiago, Chile



In its sixth edition, our Regional Courses will be held in Santiago on August 24th - 25th. Join spine surgeons from across the region for a unique opportunity to expand your knowledge on the latest advances in spine surgery. On the second day there will be a session dedicated to Research. During this session, we will have some special lectures and hold abstract presentations, which will be a great opportunity to highlight the scientific production that is being carried out in different countries in the region.
Submit your abstract and get the opportunity to share your research with spine experts from all over our region. You can submit your abstract by May 14th, 2023. The best 12 selected abstracts will be presented during the Scientific Session. Check details below.
We look forward to receiving your abstract!
Submit your abstract to the Regional Courses





Requirements

Submitting the abstract in due time, following the stipulated criteria
Submitter/presenter must have an active AO Spine membership on the date of submission


Abstract presentation and e-posters

Oral Presentation:

Selected abstracts will be presented during the Regional Masters Course. Presenters are required to assemble a PowerPoint presentation.

e-Poster Viewing:

All abstracts submitted and approved will be displayed as e-posters.


Typing instructions

  • Abstracts may only be submitted in English.
  • Abstract texts may only be uploaded as .doc, .docx or .rtf files (max. file size: 1500KB). Click here to download the abstract template in Word (DOCX) format.
  • E-posters must be submitted as .ppt or .pptx files. Click here to download the e-poster template in PowerPoint (PPTX) format.
  • The submitter will not automatically be the first author. If the submitter is also an author, please add the name and affiliation in the correct position.
  • Abstracts will be published as submitted by the corresponding author. It is the author’s responsibility to submit a reviewed abstract. Any errors in spelling, grammar, or scientific facts in the text will be reproduced as typed by the author. The list of authors will be published exactly as submitted. Be sure that the names and the order are correct.
  • Submission of the abstract constitutes the authors' consent to publication (e.g., Global Spine Journal, abstract book on CD or stick drive, website, social media, programs, etc.).
  • The abstract submitter warrants and represents that he or she is the sole owner or has the rights of all the information and content. The publication of the abstract does not infringe any third-party rights including, but not limited to, intellectual property rights.
  • The abstract submitter grants the organizers a royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable nonexclusive license to use, reproduce, publish, translate, distribute, and display the content.
  • Abstracts must not exceed 500 words. This does not include the title, authors’ details, acknowledgments, references, or captions. The abstract body must be uploaded as a text-only file; title, authors, and affiliation must be entered only in the e-mail. Click here to download the abstract template.
  • The following subdivisions of your abstract are MANDATORY:
    - Introduction;
    - Materials and methods;
    - Results;
    - Conclusion.
  • There are no restrictions on the number of abstracts you may submit.
  • It is permitted to be an author or co-author of an unlimited number of abstracts.
  • Figures and tables are not permitted.
  • Abstracts must be sent by e-mail to [email protected].


Selection Process

  • Each abstract will be reviewed and evaluated by 3 different experts, according to several criteria.
  • The 12 best papers will be selected to be presented orally at the podium during the Regional Courses.
  • Works not selected for presentation will be considered as e-posters and they will be displayed virtually in the exhibition area. Click here to download the e-poster template in PowerPoint (PPTX) format.
E-poster specifications:
  • Orientation: landscape (in PPTX, single-page only, max. 10MB).
  • 16:9 ratio PowerPoint.
  • E-posters must be written in English.


Notification of acceptance

  • Notifications of acceptance or rejection will be sent to the corresponding author (the submitter) of the abstract by June 10th, 2023 at the latest.
  • The corresponding author will receive all correspondence concerning the abstract. The corresponding author is responsible for informing all other co-authors of the status of the abstract. In order to receive confirmation, please ensure that e-mails from [email protected] are not marked as spam by your e-mail provider.
  • All abstract presenters will be asked to confirm their attendance again after receiving the notification. If you don't confirm your abstract presentation again before July 1st, 2023, your abstract submission will be cancelled.


Presentation of abstracts

  • The submission of an abstract constitutes a formal commitment by the presenting author to present the abstract orally (if accepted) or as an e-poster in the session and the time assigned by the committee.
  • During the face-to-face session, the author will have 6 minutes to present his/her work.
  • The presentations will be evaluated by a committee, which will have a rating checklist graded 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score.
    Click here to download the presentation template.
  • The oral presentation of selected abstracts may be in Spanish or Portuguese.


Disclosure

For oral presentations or short talks, disclosure must be included after the first/title slide, according the presentation template.
Click here to download the template slide to be used.


Abstract awards

  • All abstract presenters are automatically participating in the competition for the abstract awards.
  • The 12 selected abstracts will win 1-year membership extension (basic package).
  • Awards will be granted to the best three presenters.
1st place:
One Global Spine Congress 2024 registration.
2nd place:
One AO Spine Regional Course 2024 registration.
3rd place: One Master Series Book.


Trade names

Only generic names for drugs, tools, etc. may be used and must not refer to any trade name.


Release Policy – Declaration

By confirming the presentation of your abstract, you are accepting the release policy – declaration:

“I grant AO Spine the right to use the media, biographical information, and information including, without limitation, the right to edit, promote, copy and advertise all such items in any educational, editorial, broad-cast or other program, or material whatsoever. The authors will be acknowledged on use of such materials.

I hereby release and hold harmless AO Spine and any of their principals, agents, servants, employees, officers, directors, licensees, distribution, and/or editing personnel in the use whatsoever of such items as listed above.

I acknowledge and agree that I am entitled to no compensation for the use of such materials.

The consent and releases granted herein are worldwide and without time limitations.

This document shall form a part of any agreement between the undersigned for the purposes described above.”


Important deadlines

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For abstract submission support, please contact:

[email protected] | WhatsApp +55 41 98789 4748


Submit your abstract
Abstract template
Presentation template
E-poster template
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