Abstract Submissions

SPP abstracts are accepted for the Society’s annual fall meeting. Abstracts are reviewed and scored by the Research and Awards Committee and are accepted based on scientific merit for presentation in the poster or platform format. As an USCAP Companion Society, SPP also encourages its members to submit abstracts to USCAP for its annual meeting in the spring. USCAP publishes details on its website. Abstracts are accepted from summer into early fall.

2025 Fall Meeting

The abstract timeline for the 2025 Fall Meeting to be held in Philadelphia from October 22-26 is listed below. Platform presentations will be given on October 23rd - 25th. The poster blitz and session will take place on October 23rd. Abstracts will be submitted online via Cadmium as in years past.

  • Submission window opens: July 14

  • Submission & Conflict of Interest Form Deadline: August 25

  • Acceptance notifications: sent by September 22

  • Accepted must be registered by: October 6

Presentation Formats
The platform and poster presentation formats are being developed for a live, in-person meeting. Please contact the abstract director, Serena Tan ([email protected]) with any questions regarding abstract submission.

Perinatal Slide Session Information

The Perinatal Slide Session will occur on Friday, October 24th from 4:30pm - 5:30pm. Each case will consist of a maximum of three slides for an approximately 3 to 5-minute presentation followed by 2 minutes of discussion and Q&A. Dates to be aware of: 

  • Deadline for submission: August 25th
  • Selected contributors notified: September 10th (or earlier)
  • Meeting registration deadline for those accepted: September 22nd
  • Slide submission deadline for those accepted: October 14th
  • Presentation of selected cases: October 24th

Please note that all Perinatal Slide Session presenters must be registered for the 2025 Fall Annual Meeting (in-person attendance only).

Submitting Your Case

Please complete your submission inclusive of the following for your case to be considered: 
•    Brief Case History/Clinical Summary
•    Points for Discussion
•    Completed Disclosure Form
 
Once cases are selected, the SPP will communicate with presenters regarding submission of additional materials as follows in to meet accreditation requirements as the Perinatal Slide Session will be accredited for continuing medical education (CME) credit.
•    PowerPoint presentation inclusive of no more than three slides (history and 2 pathology slides)
•    Diagnosis (if available)
•    References