Deadline: March 31, 2025 at 11:59pm EST

Presentation Types:

• Abstract Submission | Abstract submissions must be 500 words or less and may include up to three supporting images.
• Video Submission | Video submissions must be no longer than 8 minutes in length. Video file size must be 500 Mb or less. Narration in the English language is mandatory and files must be submitted in .MP4 format. As part of the video submission process, a written abstract must be submitted.

Any abstract that is not selected for a podium or video presentation will be considered for an ePoster.

Award Opportunities

AHS is pleased to announce the availability of several prestigious awards for abstract presentations. Interested participants are encouraged to apply within the abstract submission process. For more details on the award offerings, please visit our website: www.americanherniasociety.org/meetings

Duplicate Submission Policy

All abstracts must be new and original content. No abstracts may be submitted that have been previously presented unless they include at least 50% new data. The abstract submitted must present original work that has not and is not expected to be presented nor published prior to the American Hernia Society Annual Meeting (including other regional, national or international meetings).

Checklist:

• Senior Author and Presenter Information
• List of Co-authors (disclosure information must be submitted by all co-authors - please plan ahead to allow enough time to collect this information)
• Abstract body (500 words or less)
• Up to 3 images - .jpg only
• 1 Video - .mp4 only