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Please note: All SAR submission questions should be emailed to education@abdominalradiology.org.

SAR 2027 Annual Meeting

Sunday, February 28 – Friday, March 5, 2027

Omni La Costa | Carlsbad, CA

Know Before You Submit

  • Choose the correct submission type
  • Confirm presenter and co-author roles
  • Review membership requirements
  • Check in-person attendance rules

Membership Deadline

September 1, 2026, 5:00 PM ET

Last day to submit a SAR membership application to qualify for Scientific Abstract or Educational Exhibit Abstract submission.

Avoid Duplicates

Do not submit the same abstract more than once or in multiple categories. Overlapping submissions may be rejected.

Registration Reminder

Read submission guidelines Submission guidelines contain registration and attendance requirements specific to each submission type.

Educational Workshops

Live Teaching Session

Live teaching sessions on a topic of interest to SAR attendees. Workshops are typically presented by two faculty and include 25 minutes of presentation time plus 5 minutes for Q&A.

What to Submit

  • Workshop title
  • Workshop description, maximum 60 words

Who Can Submit

  • All presenters must be SAR members in good standing
  • Presenters must have completed training. (Trainees are not eligible to submit)

Presenter Participation Limit

  • Each Educational Workshop presenter may be listed on a maximum of two Educational Workshop proposals total, regardless of whether they are the submitting presenter or listed as a co-presenter. This limit applies to all individuals named on the proposal.

Submitter Responsibility

  • The submitting presenter is responsible for confirming that all listed co-presenters have reviewed and approved the proposal, completes the disclosure requirement, understands the registration and physical presence requirements, and are aware that being listed as a presenter counts toward their two-proposal participation limit.
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Scientific Abstracts

Original Research • Oral or Poster

Hypothesis-driven, original research in abdominal radiology. Accepted submissions are generally presented as a 6-minute oral presentation followed by 2 minutes of Q&A, although some may be accepted as scientific posters.

What to Submit

  • Abstract limited to 350 words
  • Required sections: Purpose; Materials and Methods; Results; Conclusion, including clinical relevance
  • Required: one figure or table in PDF format

Originality Rules

  • Must be original research
  • Previously presented at a closed session of another society is eligible
  • Previously published papers, posters, or abstracts accepted for publication are not eligible

If Accepted

  • Submission may be assigned as an oral presentation or scientific poster
  • Final format is determined by the Scientific Program Planning Committee
  • All oral presentations are in person only

Special Opportunities

  • Select top-scoring abstracts may be invited to the Scientific Highlights Oral Workshop
  • Highlighted abstracts require an electronic educational exhibit for viewing during the Annual Meeting
  • Trainees may be considered for travel awards for accepted oral scientific abstract presentations
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Educational Exhibit Abstracts

Electronic Educational Content

Educational Exhibit Abstracts present educational content in an electronic format to review topics, new technology, procedures, or discoveries in abdominal radiology.

What to Submit

  • Abstract limited to 350 words
  • Required sections: Learning Objectives/Aims; Background; Content; Summary and Clinical Implications

Required Slide Upload

  • 3–5 content slides required at submission
  • No video or animation
  • Include at least three slides with images or illustrations
  • Include one summary slide with clinical implications

If Accepted

  • Accepted Educational Exhibit Abstracts will be created and uploaded in electronic format
  • Select top-scoring exhibits may be invited to the Educational Highlights Oral Workshop

Power Science Abstracts

For New Fellows • Original Research

Power Science Abstracts are hypothesis-driven, original research performed by clinical abdominal/body radiology fellows who began fellowship on or after July 1, 2026.

What to Submit

  • Abstract limited to 350 words
  • Required sections: Purpose; Materials and Methods; Results; Conclusion, including clinical relevance
  • Required: one figure or table in PDF format

Eligibility

  • Must be enrolled in a current clinical abdominal/body radiology fellowship program for 2026–2027
  • Proof of fellowship status must be uploaded during submission
  • Additional Power Science guidance may be provided on the submission site welcome page

If Accepted

  • Submission may be assigned as an oral presentation or scientific poster
  • Final format is determined by the Scientific Program Planning Committee
  • All oral presentations are in person only

Call for Abstracts & Registration Key Dates

Educational Workshops

Opens
June 1, 2026
Closes
July 13, 2026
Decision Notification
August 24, 2026
Acceptance Deadline
September 7, 2026
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Educational Exhibit Abstracts

Opens
June 3, 2026
Closes
September 21, 2026
Decision Notification
Mid November
Upload Deadline
January 18, 2027
Add to Calendar

Scientific Abstracts

Opens
June 3, 2026
Closes
September 21, 2026
Decision Notification
Mid November
Add to Calendar

Power Science Abstracts

Opens
September 25, 2026
Closes
December 8, 2026
Decision Notification
Mid December
Add to Calendar

Registration

Registration Site Opens
October 23, 2026
Add to Calendar