Call For Abstracts

ANZAOMS 2025 Annual Scientific Meeting is now accepting abstract submissions.

Online submission is the only method of receipt for abstracts. Instructions for submitting an abstract are detailed below.

Key Dates To Remember

Annual Scientific Meeting Format

The 2025 ASM is an in-person meeting. Successful candidates for Oral or Poster presentations will be required to register and attend the ASM in Adelaide. 

Presentation Types

Authors will be required to indicate their preferred presentation format when submitting an abstract. There are two types of presentation formats:

Call For Abstract Submissions

Abstract submission is a three-step process. Please follow the instructions carefully to ensure your submission is uploaded into the portal correctly.

Step 1: Abstract Template

Download the Abstract Template, save it to your desktop.  Abstracts submitted not using this template will be returned to the author for correction.

• Text must be in Arial, 12pt font, single-spaced and left aligned
• Your abstract text should be no more than 250 words, including references
• Your abstract should clearly and concisely outline the CONTENT of the presentation and should include key points/issues to be addressed
• Where applicable, the abstract should include the subheadings; Background, Objectives, Methods, Findings and Conclusions

Note: Abstract submissions must be provided in Word document format. Any PDF submissions will be returned to authors to re-submit in the correct file format.

Step 2: Create an account and log into the Abstract Submission Portal

Firstly, you must create an account in order to upload an abstract. To begin, please click on the button below entitled “SUBMIT AN ABSTRACT”. Click “Create New Account” and enter your contact details. Once you have created an account you can upload submissions, download the abstract submission template, view the terms and conditions and later register for the ASM and review the speaker briefing notes.

Step 3: Submitting your abstract

While logged into the abstract submission portal, click on Abstract Submission in the top menu bar. 

You will be required to provide the following details:

• The title of your Abstract
• Presentation Type (preference only)
• Name of Organisation of all co-presenters and co-authors
• A brief biography (up to 100 words) of the Presenting Author(s)
• Your completed abstract (in word doc file)

Please note:

• All abstracts must be prepared according to the guidelines provided. Incomplete or incorrect submissions will be returned to the author to be re-submitted.
• All fields on the online abstract submission form must be completed.
• You will be able to access the submission portal to edit your draft submissions or submit additional abstracts until Wednesday 9 July 2025. To change submitted abstracts, please contact the ASM Office via anzaoms@wsm.com.au
• Abstracts must be submitted by the presenting author
• You will be asked to agree to the terms and conditions outlined in the submission portal.

Confirming Your Submission(S)

Please double check your abstract has uploaded correctly. Please note that an automatic email will be issued upon submission of your abstract, if you do not receive this email please contact the ASM Office on anzaoms@wsm.com.au

Notification To Authors

Notification of the outcome of your submission will be communicated to the presenting author by Monday 11 August 2025. Please note the author contact details should be for the presenting author of your abstract. All correspondence relating to the submission will be directed to this person, and they should in turn distribute to all co-presenters if applicable.

Presenter Registration

The invitation to submit an abstract does not constitute an offer to pay travel, accommodation or registration costs associated with the ASM. Similarly, no presenter fee is paid to successful participants. All presenters, both oral and poster must register and pay for the ASM by the speaker registration deadline, in order for the presentation to be included in the Scientific Program.

Further Enquiries

For any enquiries regarding abstract submission please contact the ANZAOMS 2025 ASM Office:

119 Buckhurst Street
South Melbourne VIC 3205 Australia
T +61 3 9645 6311
E anzaoms@wsm.com.au
W https://www.anzaomsasm.com.au/