Call for Papers     Please read below and submit the abstract (Please enter through the submission button in lower part) The Programme Committee invites abstract submissions for podium and poster presentations: These must be related to hip arthroscopy and hip preservation surgery and should be included in the proposed categories. Abstracts should be written in English, limited to 300 words and submitted on-line, through this portal. Authors should indicate in which format (Podium or Poster) they would prefer to present their work, and whether they are prepared to present in an alternative format. The ASHA Programme Committee will make final decisions on the mode of presentation; however, efforts will be made to comply with the stated preference. Podium Presentations Abstracts may be on any topic related to hip arthroscopy or hip preservation surgery. Abstracts should be written in English, limited to 300 words and submitted on-line, through this portal. All abstracts submitted for podium presentations will be also be considered for poster presentation. Poster Presentations Abstracts may be on any topic related to hip arthroscopy or hip preservation surgery. Abstracts should be written in English, limited to 300 words and submitted on-line, through this portal. Poster presentations will be physical. PLEASE REFER TO THE ABSTRACT CATEGORY LIST FOR THE SUGGESTED TOPICS INVITED FOR PODIUM AND POSTER PRESENTATION. Abstract Category List For Podium and Poster Submissions ● Femoro-acetabular impingements (FAI) ● Instability / DDH ● Peritrochanteric pathology ● Deep gluteal syndrome ● Extrarticular impingement ● Conservative treatment, sports and general issues ● PROMS ● Traumatic injuries ● Cartilage, Muscles and tendinous injuries (except peritrochanteric space) ● Other: Anatomy, imaging, unusual problems, open hip preservation, complications, outcomes, the future General Guidelines (Terms & Conditions / Requirements) for Abstract Submission Authors need to have the following information readily available when submitting an abstract: ● Complete contact information for the presenting author including the research institution. ● Provide the abstract title in full for publishing. ● Submit the abstract text as plain text into a text box located in the online application. Please note, graphics and tables are not accepted. ● The same First Author may submit a maximum of 4 abstracts for consideration for inclusion at the 2nd ASHA Scientific Meeting 2020. ● Abstracts are only accepted for consideration via email submission. ● Abstracts submitted to the ASHA Programme Office in any other fashion will not be considered for presentation. ● The deadline for submission is 14th January, 2020 at 11:59 P.M. 21st January, 2020 at 11:59 P.M. (Japan Standard Time) Abstracts will not be accepted after that date. ● If the abstract is accepted for podium presentation, all presenters must present in English, and be prepared to answer questions from the audience in English. ● Please indicate the preference of presentation method for the submitted abstract: podium or poster presentation. The ASHA Programme Committee will make final decisions on the mode of presentation; however, efforts will be made to comply with the stated preference. ● All accepted abstract will be posted in both printed material (”Program and Abstract Book”) and PDF at HP. ● All presenters, co-authors, faculty members, etc. who attend ASHA 2020 are expected to register for the meeting and pay all registration and travel costs. No exceptions are made. If attendance depends on outside funding, please secure financial assistance before submitting an abstract. ● ASHA is an international society, and it receives continuing medical education accreditation. It is planned and implemented with the essential areas and policies of the EACCME. ISHA does not view the existence of disclosed interest or investments as necessarily implying bias or decreasing the value of the presentation. These disclosures will not be seen or taken into consideration when the abstract is considered for presentation. Abstract Review Will be based on the following criteria: ● Scientific merit (0-6) ● Clear statement of the problem ● Soundness of the statistics? ● Whether there is an adequate number of subjects ● Methodology (are there controls, is this prospective vs. retrospective)? ● Clarity / well written and are the results clear? ● Are the conclusions supported by the results? ● Originality of project (0-2) ● Clinical usefulness (0-2) ● Level of interest to ASHA members (0-2) Abstract Submission FAQs ● If you are having difficulties uploading the Copyright and Financial Disclosure statements, please check that these are saved in PDF format. ● If you are having difficulties with entering author names or affiliations, please check in the first instance that there are not any illegal characters being used. Why submit an abstract? ● International networking: Discuss your findings with other experts and specialists in hip preservation from around the world and meet with your colleagues who are interested in your topic. ● Personal Development:Develop your presentation and engagement skills, an essential competency for advancing you career. It is an added value to your resume to make you stand out among other candidates, demonstrating your wider accomplishments. ● Be Creative  submission allows you to be creative in visually sharing your presentation as either a poster or oral presentation. ● Opportunity for oral presentation:Authors of outstanding abstracts will have the opportunity to present their work in varied podium sessions at the ASHA 2020 Annual Scientific Meeting. ● Sharing advanced knowledge – Sharing your research improves the treatment of individuals with hip disorders requiring surgery around the globe. ● Awards – Best paper presenter will win “2nd ASHA Best Paper Award” (100,000 JPY). The modification is available by the abstract deadline through online submission system below. Submission Deadline : 14-Jan., 2020 at 23:59 (JST)   21-Jan., 2020 at 23:59 (JST)     page top     © 2020 The 2nd Annual Congress of Asia Society of Hip Arthroscopy & Preservation