Abstract Submission is Now Open
Abstract and case study submissions to the CAP21 Abstract Program are currently being accepted. All submissions must be submitted by 5 p.m. Central time Monday, March 8, 2021.
Date | Submission |
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January 8, 2021 | Abstract submission begins at 9:00 AM CT |
March 8, 2021 | Abstract submission closes at 5:00 PM CT |
May 26, 2021 | Corresponding authors notified of submission status |
August 13, 2021 | Top 5 Junior Member Abstract Program winners notified |
Abstract and case study submissions to the CAP21 Abstract Program are currently being accepted. All submissions must be submitted by 5 p.m. Central time Monday, March 8, 2021.
The CAP21 Abstract Program is a competitive program sponsored by the College of American Pathologists. The program is designed to promote a broad range of research in pathology. It offers pathologists and research scientists the opportunity to present original research to their peers in a poster presentation format. Editors from the Archives of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine will evaluate submissions to this program.
In addition, the CAP21 Abstract Program provides a unique opportunity for residents to enhance research skills, develop writing proficiency, gain practical experience at presenting their findings, and contribute to the literature and advancement of pathology. Accepted abstracts and case studies will be published as a Web-only supplement to the September 2021 issue of the Archives. CAP junior members who have their abstracts accepted are eligible for cash awards as part of the Top 5 Junior Member Abstract Program.
Abstracts will be evaluated on the following criteria:
Case studies must include novel findings, such as the following:
Abstracts and case studies may be submitted to the following categories:
Anatomic Pathology
Clinical Pathology
Practice Management
Corresponding authors will be notified of their submission status on May 26, 2021. Accepted authors will receive specific information regarding poster presentation requirements in their acceptance notification email on May 26.