The CCAS 2027 Annual Meeting Call for Abstracts is now active on the CCAS website. Please click here to start the abstract submission process.
Before you start the submission process, please review the Abstract Preparation and Submission Guidelines. And be sure to read all instructions carefully. Additional resources may be found under the Research Resource Tab on at https://ccasociety.org/research-resources/.
If you wish to submit an abstract for the CCAS 2027 Annual Meeting, please read the information to determine the abstract types/topics that will be considered. If you submit an abstract that is not eligible for the CCAS meeting, it will be rejected immediately.
The abstract submission deadline is Monday, October 26, 2026 at Noon ET. No abstracts will be accepted after this date, no exceptions. Click here to start the submission process.
You can find some great information on writing a good abstract or case report in the first two episodes of the Research Podcasts found HERE and below.
Episode 2: How to Write a Case Report
Jennifer Lynch, MD, PhD (Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia) and Laura Downey, MD (Emory University)
Description: This episode teaches you how to write a compelling case report, particularly in the context of congenital cardiac anesthesia.
Key take-aways include:
- Selecting cases worth reporting
- Structuring the report: introduction, case description, discussion, lessons learned
- Strategies to increase the likelihood of acceptance at conferences and journals
Episode 1: How to Write a Research Abstract
Jennifer Lynch, MD, PhD (Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia) and Laura Downey, MD (Emory University)
Description: In this episode, the hosts walk you through the essential components of crafting a strong research abstract.
You will learn:
- How to structure an abstract for clarity and impact
- What information (background, methods, results, conclusion) to include and emphasize
- Common mistakes that reduce your chances of acceptance
- Tips for tailoring abstracts for conferences in congenital cardiac anesthesia
If you have any questions or problems, please do not hesitate to contact Kim Battle at [email protected] or Jenny Patterson at [email protected] or via telephone at (804) 282-9780.