COS is now accepting abstracts for the 2025 COS Annual Meeting in Vancouver, British Columbia! The abstract submission deadline is Thursday, October 03, 2024 at 11:59 PM ET. 

Abstract can be submitted in the following format:  

  • Paper: oral presentation.  
  • ePosters: an electronic on-demand ePoster showcased in the Exhibit Hall throughout the Annual Meeting and accessible via the Annual Meeting app. 
  • Surgical Videos: Show off your surgical skills by submitting a video. Surgical videos will be displayed alongside the ePosters (maximum five (5) minutes in duration).  

The COS Annual Meeting historically boasts an 80+% acceptance rate with abstracts making up over 50% of all presentations. With so many abstracts, it is important to set your research apart! Follow these keys to a successful submission when drafting your abstract or editing your video: 

  • Follow all abstract guidelines; read and understand the rejection criteria.  
  • List all authors/producers and declare all financial interests for each author/producer. 
  • Indicate that ethics approval has been obtained, where required. 
  • Submit your abstract to the appropriate subspecialty category. 
  • Include a short descriptive title and avoid gratuitous statements and irrelevant information. 
  • Provide an abstract that is clear, concise, and free of errors. 
  • Papers and ePosters:
    • In the body of your abstract, include study details under the headings: Purpose, study design, methods, results and conclusions. Abstracts with “results pending” or “conclusions to be discussed” will not be accepted. Information about sample size, study duration, follow-up, techniques used, etc. should be included. 
  • Surgical Videos:
    • Submit a video that is well-edited, clear and easy to follow.  
    • In the body of your written abstract, include an outline of key areas featured in your surgical video.  

To learn more and to submit your abstract, follow the link here: https://cos-sco.secure-platform.com/2025/