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When is the deadline for Abstract Submission?
Can I submit an abstract after May 7, 2010?
Can I request, that if accepted, my abstract be presented as an oral (slide) presentation?
Do I need to be a member of ASM to submit an abstract?
May I submit more than one abstract?
May I appear as first (presenting) author on more than one abstract?
PRESENTATIONS
What size are the posterboards?
What is the duration of each slide presentation?
MEETING PUBLICATIONS
I preregistered. Will I receive a Final Program and Abstracts book prior to the meeting?
Can I view the Final Program and Abstracts book online prior to the meeting?
CONTINUING EDUCATION
Can I receive Pharmacy CE credits for attending ICAAC?
TRAVEL GRANTS
Are there travel grants available for ICAAC?
TRAVEL VISAS
I live outside the U.S., where can I find information about obtaining a travel visa?
PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS
Can I register for Pre-Conference Workshops when I arrive at the conference?
When is the deadline for Abstract Submission?
Friday, May 7, 2010
Can I submit an abstract after May 7, 2010?
A Late-breaker submission site will open June 1 and close July 23, 2010. Late-breaking abstracts go through a very strict review process and must reflect novel research findings that were not available for the May 7, 2010 deadline.
Can I request, that if accepted, my abstract be presented as an oral (slide) presentation?
In order to create a balanced program, it is left up to the Program Committee members to select a poster or slide presentation for each abstract they accept.
Do I need to be a member of ASM to submit an abstract?
No, you do not need to be a member of ASM to submit an abstract.
May I submit more than one abstract?
Yes, you may submit more than one abstract. However, please keep in mind, that if you are listed as the presenting author on more than one abstract, and more than one of your abstracts is accepted and scheduled for the same presentation time, you may have to ask a co-author to make one or more of your presentations.
May I appear as first (presenting) author on more than one abstract?
Yes, you may appear as the first author on more than one abstract. (See answer to above question for further details.)
Presentations
Poster Presentations
What size are the posterboards?
4 feet tall by 8 feet wide
Slide Presentations
What is the duration of each slide presentation?
15 minutes. 10 minutes of presentation and 5 minutes of Q&A.
Meeting Publications
I preregistered. Will I receive a Final Program and Abstracts CD prior to the meeting?
All registrants will be able to pick up the Final Program and a copy of the Abstracts CD on-site in the registration area.
Can I view the Final Program and Abstracts online prior to the meeting?
Yes you can! A listing of all accepted abstracts (not including Late-breakers) will be available in mid-July. The Online Program Planner will be available online beginning in mid-August.
Continuing Education
Can I receive Pharmacy CE credits for attending ICAAC?
Yes. ICAAC is accredited for continuing pharmacy education credits (CPE) or CEUs to Pharmacists. ICAAC is also accredited for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™, California Clinical Laboratory CE and Florida Clinical Laboratory CE.
Travel Grants
Are there travel grants available for ICAAC?
Yes, there are travel grants available for ID Fellows, Post-Docs, and students. The deadline to submit a grant application is June 28, 2010.
Travel Visas
I live outside the U.S., where can I find information about obtaining a travel visa?
Two good web sites for visa information are http://travel.state.gov/visa/ and http://www7.nationalacademies.org/visas/.
Pre-Conference Workshops
Can I register for Pre-Conference Workshops when I arrive at the conference?
Yes, you can register onsite, however pre-registration is strongly recommended, as workshops are limited in attendance. If seats are still available for a workshop you can register onsite for an additional $50 fee.
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