Abstracts

Submissions Open: Monday, November 2, 2026

Submissions Close: Tuesday, January 5, 2027

Overview

Abstracts showcase research that advances the science and practice of emergency medicine through innovation, discovery, and scholarly inquiry. Accepted abstracts are published in the Academic Emergency Medicine (AEM) journal online supplement and presented at the SAEM Annual Meeting. Whether you're submitting a proposal or planning your SAEM27 experience, abstracts are your opportunity: Share. Inspire. Advance.

What Makes a Strong Abstract?

Successful abstracts:

• Present original, high-quality research that is relevant to academic emergency medicine.
• Clearly state the study's purpose, methods, results, and conclusions.
• Demonstrate sound study design and appropriate analysis.
• Highlight findings that are novel, practice-changing, or advance the science of emergency medicine.
• Communicate ideas clearly, concisely, and within the submission guidelines.

The strongest abstracts present a clear, well-organized story that demonstrates why the research matters and how it contributes to the field.

Prepare a Successful Abstract Submission (Webinar)

This webinar recording, presented by Drs. Nick Mohr and Colin Greineder, provides tips for writing an abstract. (When referenced in the recording, please be aware that SAEM has changed submission platforms from Cadmium to Open Water for SAEM27).

This webinar, intended for residents and medical students, offers expert guidance on preparing a high-quality abstract for SAEM annual meeting and developing a competitive grant application. The session features presentations by Lauren Diercks, MD; Juliet Jacobson, MD; Colin Greineder, MD, PhD; Paul I. Musey, Jr., MD, MSc; and Elizabeth Burner, MD, MPH, PhD.

Resources

Annual Meeting Submission Guide

Abstract Formatting Best Practices and Guidelines

Abstract Scoring Rubric

Annual Meeting Submission/Presenting FAQs

Questions?

Contact the SAEM Education Department.

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