{"id":65,"date":"2020-02-24T21:04:47","date_gmt":"2020-02-24T21:04:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/aro.org\/?page_id=65"},"modified":"2025-11-03T17:43:09","modified_gmt":"2025-11-03T17:43:09","slug":"abstract-submission-guidelines","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/aro.org\/meetings\/abstract-submission-guidelines\/","title":{"rendered":"Submission Guidelines"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.2\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#093049\" background_enable_image=\"off\" background_size=\"initial\" background_position=\"top_left\" background_vertical_offset=\"43%\" custom_padding=\"25px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_4,3_4\" use_custom_gutter=\"on\" gutter_width=\"2\" make_equal=\"on\" _builder_version=\"4.27.2\" _module_preset=\"default\" module_alignment=\"center\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||12px||false|false\" border_color_left=\"#FAA82A\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"1_4\" disabled_on=\"on|on|off\" _builder_version=\"4.27.2\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#FAA82A\" background_enable_image=\"off\" background_size=\"custom\" background_image_width=\"326px\" background_position=\"top_center\" background_vertical_offset=\"59%\" custom_padding=\"20px|20px|20px|20px|true|true\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"3_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.2\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#FAA82A\" custom_padding=\"0px|20px|0px|20px|true|true\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"Submissions\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h2\" title_font=\"|700||on|||||\" title_text_align=\"left\" title_text_color=\"gcid-9b607bfd-ddfe-4f74-b296-5e8b18c0f423\" title_font_size=\"44px\" title_letter_spacing=\"5px\" max_width=\"1366px\" height=\"100%\" custom_margin=\"0px||0px||true|false\" custom_padding=\"20px||20px||true|false\" title_text_align_tablet=\"center\" title_text_align_phone=\"center\" title_text_align_last_edited=\"on|desktop\" title_font_size_tablet=\"44px\" title_font_size_phone=\"30px\" title_font_size_last_edited=\"on|phone\" title_text_shadow_style=\"preset1\" border_color_right=\"#FAA82A\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{%22gcid-9b607bfd-ddfe-4f74-b296-5e8b18c0f423%22:%91%22title_text_color%22%93}\"][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.2\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#FFFFFF\" text_font_size=\"16px\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" text_orientation_tablet=\"center\" text_orientation_phone=\"center\" text_orientation_last_edited=\"on|phone\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_image src=\"https:\/\/aro.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/FINAL-ARO-Banner-2026-Banner-2.png\" alt=\"ARO 2026 MidWinter Meeting Banner\" title_text=\"FINAL - ARO Banner 2026 Banner (2)\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_button button_url=\"https:\/\/aro.societyconference.com\/v2\/#card\/submission\" url_new_window=\"on\" button_text=\"Submission Portal\" button_alignment=\"center\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_button=\"on\" button_text_color=\"#093049\" button_bg_color=\"#FAA82A\" custom_padding=\"2px|||||\" hover_enabled=\"0\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" button_bg_enable_color=\"on\" button_border_color=\"#FAA82A\" button_border_radius=\"25px\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"][\/et_pb_button][et_pb_accordion _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_accordion_item title=\"NEW - Late Breaking Podium Submission \ud83c\udf89\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" open=\"on\"]<\/p>\n<p>ARO 2026 LATE BREAKING PODIUM SUBMISSIONS<\/p>\n<p><strong>CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS OPENS ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>CLOSES ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We\u2019re thrilled to announce an exciting new opportunity at the <b>ARO 2026 MidWinter Meeting<\/b>\u00a0- our <b>first-ever Late-Breaking Podium Session!<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Have groundbreaking results or major discoveries that weren\u2019t ready during the regular abstract submission window? This is your chance to share <b>the latest, most impactful science<\/b>\u00a0with the ARO community\u2014hot off the press.<\/p>\n<p>This pilot session will highlight high-profile, time-sensitive research across the full spectrum of topics that define ARO. If you\u2019ve got something bold, new, and timely - <b>we want to hear from you<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p>The ARO Council and Program Committee invite you to be part of this dynamic addition to the program. Stay tuned - full submission details coming soon!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=\"Poster\/Podium Abstract Submissions\" open=\"off\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Association for Research in Otolaryngology is <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">accepting abstracts <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">for the 49<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">th<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Annual MidWinter Meeting to be held in-person from February 7-11, 2026, in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The content of the annual ARO meeting depends entirely on submissions from ARO members.\u202f As such, the Program Committee encourages submissions that reflect the broad range of topics of interest to ARO members.\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:288,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:302,&quot;335559738&quot;:269,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To be considered for presentation, all abstracts must be completed and submitted online no later than 11:59 PM Eastern Time <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">on Monday, September 8, 2025.<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:287,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:304,&quot;335559738&quot;:269,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">All <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">presenters<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> will first update their profile. To update, log in as an existing user with either your institution or personal email address; <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/aro.societyconference.com\/v2\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">https:\/\/aro.societyconference.com\/v2\/<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> select UPDATE PROFILE. If you are new to ARO, you will need to create an account.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:288,&quot;335559737&quot;:779,&quot;335559991&quot;:1}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Please select \u2018Start a New Scientific Submission\u2019 from Actions. The submission type is <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">POSTER\/PODIUM.<\/span><\/b> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">*Important: In Step 2 \u2013 Participants, the presenter\u2019s name will be the name to appear; no other names will be listed in this step.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:288,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:304,&quot;335559738&quot;:268,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:25,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">REMINDER: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you are a PI submitting the abstract and are planning for your student to present, <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">please have your student create a Non-Member FREE account before reaching out for a presenter change<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. For the student to create an account, please follow this link: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/aro.societyconference.com\/v2\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">https:\/\/aro.societyconference.com\/v2\/.<\/span><\/a> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">After the abstract has been submitted, the submission fee is paid, and the student has created their account, please <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/r\/NXUjiuXWwk\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">complete this form<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> to have the submission changed over to the student who will make the presentation at the MidWinter Meeting.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:288,&quot;335559737&quot;:304}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:1,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Within the <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">POSTER\/PODIUM<\/span><\/b> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">submission, presenters will be asked if they wish to apply for a Travel Award, Poster Presentation, Podium Presentation, and\/or Poster Blitz Presentation:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:288,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:304,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;134224900&quot;:false,&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1007,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"0\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Travel Award Application:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:267,&quot;469777462&quot;:[1007],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[1]}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Courier New\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;134224900&quot;:false,&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1728,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Courier New&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"0\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Applicants will select Yes or No to apply for a travel award. You may not apply for a Travel Award <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">if you are a<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">previous awardee<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. Application requirements:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:824,&quot;335559738&quot;:23,&quot;335559740&quot;:252,&quot;469777462&quot;:[1728],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[1]}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0a7\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;134224900&quot;:false,&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:2447,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Wingdings&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9642],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0a7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"0\" data-aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Upload your current CV in PDF format only. *required<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:8,&quot;335559991&quot;:359,&quot;469777462&quot;:[2447],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[1]}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0a7\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;134224900&quot;:false,&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:2447,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Wingdings&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9642],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0a7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Rationale Statement (a brief statement (max 1 page) about why you wish to attend and what you hope to achieve at the ARO MidWinter Meeting); upload text into field. *required<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:354,&quot;335559738&quot;:21,&quot;335559740&quot;:259,&quot;469777462&quot;:[2447],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[1]}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0a7\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;134224900&quot;:false,&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:2447,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Wingdings&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9642],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0a7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Enter the name of your PI\/Lab.*required<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:1,&quot;335559740&quot;:268,&quot;469777462&quot;:[2447],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[1]}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0a7\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;134224900&quot;:false,&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:2447,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Wingdings&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9642],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0a7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Enter your self-identification<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:22,&quot;469777462&quot;:[2447],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[1]}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:159,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;134224900&quot;:false,&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1007,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Poster Presentation:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;469777462&quot;:[1007],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[1]}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Courier New\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;134224900&quot;:false,&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1728,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Courier New&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"0\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If the presenter wishes to submit a live poster presentation, nothing more, choose Poster Presentation Only.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:1726,&quot;335559738&quot;:22,&quot;335559991&quot;:359,&quot;469777462&quot;:[1726],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[1]}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Courier New\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;134224900&quot;:false,&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1728,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Courier New&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">There is no digital-only offering for this meeting. (e.g., pre-recorded talks or livestreams)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:1726,&quot;335559738&quot;:13,&quot;335559991&quot;:359,&quot;469777462&quot;:[1726],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[1]}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Courier New\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;134224900&quot;:false,&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1728,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Courier New&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Poster presenters will be able to upload an e-poster for viewing in the mobile app and e-poster hall, in addition to their physical poster.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:1726,&quot;335559737&quot;:353,&quot;335559738&quot;:15,&quot;335559740&quot;:252,&quot;469777462&quot;:[1726],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[1]}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:192,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;134224900&quot;:false,&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1007,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Podium Presentation:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559991&quot;:359,&quot;469777462&quot;:[1007],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[1]}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Courier New\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;134224900&quot;:false,&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1728,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Courier New&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"0\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A Podium Presentation is a live, on-stage, 12-minute oral presentation with 3-minutes of live, audience Q&amp;A. (15- minutes of total presentation time).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:387,&quot;335559738&quot;:23,&quot;335559740&quot;:252,&quot;469777462&quot;:[1728],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[1]}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Courier New\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;134224900&quot;:false,&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1728,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Courier New&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A PowerPoint or Keynote presentation is required for this presentation type.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:1727,&quot;335559738&quot;:9,&quot;335559991&quot;:359,&quot;469777462&quot;:[1727],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[1]}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Courier New\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;134224900&quot;:false,&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1728,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Courier New&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">There is no digital-only offering for the meeting. (e.g., pre-recorded talks or livestreams)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:1727,&quot;335559738&quot;:48,&quot;335559991&quot;:359,&quot;469777462&quot;:[1727],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[1]}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Courier New\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;134224900&quot;:false,&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1728,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Courier New&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">All submissions are reviewed by the Program Committee. <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If the presenter is selected to present a podium presentation, no poster presentation is allowed.<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:1013,&quot;335559738&quot;:15,&quot;335559740&quot;:252,&quot;469777462&quot;:[1728],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[1]}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:28,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;134224900&quot;:false,&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1007,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Poster Blitz Presentation Competition:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559991&quot;:359,&quot;469777462&quot;:[1007],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[1]}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Courier New\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1800,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Courier New&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A Poster Blitz Presentation is a fast-paced, <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">live<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, on-stage, 3-minute presentation with no audience Q&amp;A.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559737&quot;:1263,&quot;335559738&quot;:22,&quot;469777462&quot;:[359],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[1]}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0a7\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;134224900&quot;:false,&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:2447,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Wingdings&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9642],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0a7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"0\" data-aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Selected presenters will prepare a PowerPoint or Keynote presentation consisting of 3-5 slides.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:3,&quot;335551620&quot;:3,&quot;335559685&quot;:359,&quot;335559737&quot;:1310,&quot;335559738&quot;:15,&quot;335559991&quot;:359,&quot;469777462&quot;:[359],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[1]}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Courier New\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;134224900&quot;:false,&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1728,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Courier New&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If the presenter is submitting multiple abstracts, only ONE (1) abstract submission will be considered per lab for a Poster Blitz Presentation.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:1727,&quot;335559737&quot;:406,&quot;335559738&quot;:21,&quot;335559740&quot;:252,&quot;469777462&quot;:[1727],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[1]}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Courier New\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;134224900&quot;:false,&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1728,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Courier New&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">All Poster Blitz applications are reviewed by the Poster Blitz Organizers.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:1726,&quot;335559738&quot;:8,&quot;335559991&quot;:359,&quot;469777462&quot;:[1726],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[1]}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Courier New\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;134224900&quot;:false,&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1728,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Courier New&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Poster Blitz Presentation is open only to Graduate Students and Postdoc Fellows with three years or less of postdoc experience. NO individuals in a Faculty Position are eligible. Within the submission, you will be asked to attest that you are a Graduate Student or Postdoc Fellow.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:1727,&quot;335559737&quot;:578,&quot;335559738&quot;:15,&quot;335559740&quot;:256,&quot;469777462&quot;:[1727],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[1]}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Courier New\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;134224900&quot;:false,&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1728,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Courier New&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If selected for this presentation type, the presenter WILL ALSO present the poster in one of the assigned, live, poster sessions.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:1727,&quot;335559737&quot;:742,&quot;335559740&quot;:252,&quot;335559991&quot;:361,&quot;469777462&quot;:[1725,1727],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0,0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[1,1]}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Courier New\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;134224900&quot;:false,&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1728,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Courier New&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">There is no digital-only offering for this meeting. (e.g., pre-recorded talks or livestreams)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:1726,&quot;335559738&quot;:8,&quot;335559991&quot;:359,&quot;469777462&quot;:[1726],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[1]}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Courier New\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;134224900&quot;:false,&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1728,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Courier New&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You can receive a poster award in the competition only ONE (1) time. However, you can participate as often as you are eligible. During the in-person poster blitz competition session, a diverse panel of researchers and clinicians will rank the presenter\u2019s ability to convey the impact of their work, the clarity of the presentation, and the overall impression of the project. The winners of the poster blitz session will be recognized at the beginning of the Award of Merit Lecture.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:1727,&quot;335559737&quot;:320,&quot;335559738&quot;:15,&quot;335559740&quot;:256,&quot;469777462&quot;:[1727],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[1]}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Courier New\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;134224900&quot;:false,&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1728,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Courier New&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"7\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Two categories of experience will be selected for awards: Student and Postdoc. Three winners will be selected as 1st, 2<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">nd<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, and 3rd place under each category. This annual competition is generously funded by ARO and provides two monetary awards for 1st Place ($50.00) for each category, Student and Postdoc.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:1727,&quot;335559737&quot;:434,&quot;335559738&quot;:6,&quot;335559740&quot;:256,&quot;469777462&quot;:[1727],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[1]}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<table data-tablestyle=\"MsoNormalTable\" data-tablelook=\"480\" aria-rowcount=\"4\">\n<tbody>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"1\">\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\">\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">PLACE<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:460,&quot;335559740&quot;:224}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\">\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">STUDENT AWARD<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:337,&quot;335559740&quot;:224}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"69905\">\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">POSTOC AWARD<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:433,&quot;335559740&quot;:224}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"2\">\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\">\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:23}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">1<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">st<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Place<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:109}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\">\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">$50.00 USD, Certificate of Achievement for inclusion in CV and recognition in the<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:108,&quot;335559737&quot;:135}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Award of Merit Lecture<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:108,&quot;335559740&quot;:175}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\">\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">$50.00 USD, Certificate of Achievement for inclusion in CV and recognition in the<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:107,&quot;335559737&quot;:152}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Award of Merit Lecture<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:107,&quot;335559740&quot;:175}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"3\">\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\">\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:23}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">2<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">nd<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Place<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:109}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\">\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Certificate of Achievement for inclusion in CV and<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:108,&quot;335559737&quot;:135}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">recognition in the Award of Merit Lecture<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559685&quot;:108,&quot;335559740&quot;:190}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\">\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Certificate of Achievement for inclusion in CV and recognition in the Award of Merit Lecture<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:107,&quot;335559737&quot;:123,&quot;335559738&quot;:98}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"4\">\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\">\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:23}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">3<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">rd<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Place<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:109}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\">\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Certificate of Achievement for inclusion in CV and recognition in the Award of<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:108,&quot;335559737&quot;:135}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Merit Lecture<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:108,&quot;335559740&quot;:175}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\">\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Certificate of Achievement for inclusion in CV and recognition in the Award of Merit Lecture<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:107,&quot;335559737&quot;:123,&quot;335559738&quot;:97}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Submission Fees:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:288,&quot;335559738&quot;:2}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">*The abstract submission fee is a separate fee from the MidWinter Meeting registration fee.<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:288,&quot;335559740&quot;:268}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;134224900&quot;:false,&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1007,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ARO Members $45 USD per submission<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:1,&quot;335559740&quot;:280,&quot;469777462&quot;:[1007],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[1]}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;134224900&quot;:false,&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1007,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Non-members $135 USD per submission<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:22,&quot;335559991&quot;:359,&quot;469777462&quot;:[1007],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[1]}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">*<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">No refunds will be given if a non-member joins ARO after submitting an abstract.<\/span><\/b> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">Payment must be made at the time of submission for a submission to be considered complete.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:648,&quot;335559737&quot;:304,&quot;335559738&quot;:182,&quot;335559991&quot;:1}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Please read carefully before submitting an abstract for a Poster or Podium Presentation:<\/span><\/i><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:350,&quot;335559738&quot;:176}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;134224900&quot;:false,&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1007,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The content of the annual ARO meeting depends entirely on submissions from ARO members. As such, the Program Committee encourages submissions that reflect the broad range of topics of interest to ARO members.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559737&quot;:888,&quot;335559738&quot;:91,&quot;469777462&quot;:[1007],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[1]}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;134224900&quot;:false,&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1007,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"7\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">There is no limit on the number of contributed abstract submissions from any one person or lab, fees are charged <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">per<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> submission.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559737&quot;:769,&quot;335559738&quot;:6,&quot;469777462&quot;:[1007],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[1]}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;134224900&quot;:false,&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1007,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"8\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Abstract submissions are not required to be sponsored by an ARO member.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:1,&quot;335559740&quot;:280,&quot;335559991&quot;:359,&quot;469777462&quot;:[1007],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[1]}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;134224900&quot;:false,&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1007,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"9\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">There is no additional cost to withdraw an abstract; however, there will be <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">no refund<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> of the fee after the abstract has been successfully submitted.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559737&quot;:783,&quot;469777462&quot;:[1007],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[1]}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;134224900&quot;:false,&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1007,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"10\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When submitting your abstract, you will be asked to identify your abstract\u2019s primary category for review.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:1,&quot;335559740&quot;:280,&quot;335559991&quot;:359,&quot;469777462&quot;:[1007],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[1]}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;134224900&quot;:false,&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1007,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"11\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Abstracts will include an overview of the research background, methods, results, and conclusions in text form only, no graphs or images are uploaded.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559737&quot;:724,&quot;469777462&quot;:[1007],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[1]}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Courier New\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;134224900&quot;:false,&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1728,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Courier New&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"0\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Background: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Make the specific aim of the presentation clear and relate to current literature.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:1726,&quot;335559991&quot;:359,&quot;469777462&quot;:[1726],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[1]}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Courier New\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;134224900&quot;:false,&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1728,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Courier New&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Methods: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Where relevant, clearly describe the sample including size, variables measured and interventions.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:1726,&quot;335559738&quot;:15,&quot;335559991&quot;:359,&quot;469777462&quot;:[1726],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[1]}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Courier New\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;134224900&quot;:false,&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1728,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Courier New&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Results: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Should be clear to a broad ARO audience, including presenting findings and looping in clinical relevance. Summarize qualitative and\/or quantitative changes and note the clinical significance of the outcomes.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:1727,&quot;335559737&quot;:462,&quot;335559738&quot;:48,&quot;335559740&quot;:252,&quot;469777462&quot;:[1727],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[1]}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Courier New\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;134224900&quot;:false,&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1728,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Courier New&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Conclusions: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Emphasize new and important aspects of the findings and the conclusions drawn from them. Describe how findings are relevant to the science and practice of Otolaryngology, the need for future research or clinical investigation. Include or mention key \u201ctake-away\u201d messages that will be presented.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:1727,&quot;335559737&quot;:421,&quot;335559738&quot;:9,&quot;335559740&quot;:256,&quot;469777462&quot;:[1727],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[1]}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;134224900&quot;:false,&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1007,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"12\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The online abstract submission will collect <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">only text<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. (Figures, graphics, and tables will be included in the physical poster).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;469777462&quot;:[1007],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[1]}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;134224900&quot;:false,&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1007,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"13\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The word limit is 450 words maximum per abstract. <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This word count does not include the title or co-author list.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:21,&quot;335559991&quot;:359,&quot;469777462&quot;:[1007],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[1]}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;134224900&quot;:false,&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1007,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"14\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In the title text box, enter the abstract title <\/span><b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">exactly <\/span><\/i><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">as you wish it to appear in the ARO Program and Abstract books. All information will be displayed and published exactly as it has been submitted. Double-check all spelling and capitalization. Titles of abstracts must be in <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Title Case<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, where major words (nouns, verbs (including linking verbs), adjectives, adverbs, pronouns, and all words of four letters or more) are capitalized, and most minor words (short (i.e., three letters or fewer) conjunctions, short prepositions, and all articles) are lowercase. Again, all words of four letters (e.g., With, Among, Between, From, etc) or more are capitalized. Do NOT type the title in all uppercase. <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">*Example of Title Case<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\">: Identification by Gender Categorization Among Early-Deafened, Late-Implanted, and Typical Cochlear-Implant Users<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:402,&quot;335559738&quot;:21,&quot;335559740&quot;:259,&quot;469777462&quot;:[1007],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[1]}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;134224900&quot;:false,&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1007,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"15\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The abstract submitter is responsible for ensuring that all information in the abstract is exactly as the authors wish it to appear.<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:344,&quot;335559740&quot;:259,&quot;469777462&quot;:[1007],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[1]}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;134224900&quot;:false,&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1007,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"16\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Following successful submission of an abstract, you can edit any of the fields until the deadline. Edits are not possible after the deadline.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:771,&quot;335559740&quot;:259,&quot;469777462&quot;:[1007],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[1]}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:158,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">ABSTRACT REVIEW CRITERIA<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:287}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Abstracts will be reviewed and selected for presentation based on significance, relevance, innovation, appropriate analytic approach, findings, implications for research and practice, and clarity of writing. Preference will be given to proposals that (i) strive for timely syntheses across or within existing disciplines; (ii) explore novel approaches that will expand research in new directions; (iii) include speakers who are first-time ARO speakers, women, and\/or speakers from underrepresented minorities. Speakers from outside the usual ARO circle are encouraged insofar as they contribute a novel perspective. Proposals that bridge clinical and basic research are encouraged.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:288,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:304,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For questions regarding the submission process or the MidWinter Meeting, please contact the ARO headquarters by email at <\/span><\/b><a href=\"mailto:headquarters@aro.org\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">headquarters@aro.org<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:288,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:268,&quot;335559740&quot;:268,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=\"Symposia & Special Session Submissions\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" open=\"off\"]<\/p>\n<p>ARO 2026 SYMPOSIA\/SPECIAL SESSION SUBMISSIONS<\/p>\n<p><strong>OPEN \u2013 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23, 2025, EXTENDED to MONDAY, JUNE 23, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The ARO Program Committee welcomes Symposia, Young Investigator Symposia, and Special Session<br \/>submissions for the 2025 MidWinter Meeting. <strong>The submission deadline is now EXTENDED to Monday, June 23, 2025, at 11:59 PM Eastern Time.<\/strong> Late submissions will not be considered.<\/p>\n<p>The content of the annual ARO meeting depends entirely on submissions from ARO members. As such,<br \/>the Program Committee encourages submissions that reflect the broad range of topics of interest to ARO<br \/>members.<\/p>\n<p>SYMPOSIA SUBMISSION<br \/>Symposia are organized as a series of oral presentations on a theme. Preference will be given to<br \/>submissions that (i) strive for timely syntheses across or within existing disciplines; (ii) explore novel<br \/>approaches that will expand research in new directions; (iii) include diverse speakers who are first-time<br \/>ARO speakers, women, represent different labs, include speakers spanning career levels, and\/or speakers<br \/>from underrepresented groups. Speakers from outside the usual ARO circle are encouraged insofar as<br \/>they contribute a novel perspective. Submissions that bridge clinical and basic research are encouraged.<br \/>Submissions on topics covered by other recent ARO Symposia or Special Sessions (formerly known as<br \/>Workshops) are discouraged (see recent ARO Program books <a href=\"https:\/\/aro.org\/meetings\/past-midwinter\u0002meetings\/)\">https:\/\/aro.org\/meetings\/past-midwinter-meetings\/)<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>YOUNG INVESTIGATOR SYMPOSIA SUBMISSION<br \/>Young Investigator Symposia should be organized by a young investigator and the majority of participants<br \/>should also be young investigators. A young investigator is someone who is within 10 years since receiving<br \/>an AuD, PhD or MD. Young Investigator Symposia are otherwise subject to the same guidelines as<br \/>Symposia. Please see the Symposia Submission section above for more details.<br \/>For both Symposia and Young Investigator Symposia, there is a required format:<br \/>\u2022 All Symposia have a maximum duration of 2 hours.<br \/>\u2022 Individual presentations may be either 15 or 30 minutes, but at least one 30-minute<br \/>presentation is required. Combinations of 15\/30 minute presentations are welcome.<br \/>\u2022 A minimum of 4 and a maximum of 7 presenters may be named.<br \/>\u2022 Allocation of presentation times is at the discretion of the organizers. Symposium chairs will be<br \/>asked to allocate speaking times for each presenter if the symposium is selected for<br \/>presentation.<\/p>\n<p>SPECIAL SESSION SUBMISSION<br \/>The Workshop category has now been replaced with the Special Sessions category. This will allow<br \/>organizers to design and propose a variety of presentation formats such as a moderated panel, a debate,<br \/>a public forum, an interactive session, a workshop, or another session type on a topic that is of interest to<br \/>ARO members. Special Sessions are typically 1 hour in length; however, 2 hours may be approved based<br \/>on rationale showing that the extended time slot is warranted. There is no required format or limitations<br \/>on the style of the session. Please be creative. Submissions on topics covered by other recent ARO<br \/>Symposia or Special Sessions (formerly known as Workshops) are discouraged (see recent ARO Program<br \/>books, <a href=\"https:\/\/aro.org\/meetings\/past-midwinter-meetings\/)\">https:\/\/aro.org\/meetings\/past-midwinter-meetings\/)<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Available Financial Support for non-ARO members:<br \/>\u2022 Travel funds are available for non-ARO members presenting in accepted Symposia or Special<br \/>sessions. However, a budget justification should be included with each submission which identifies<br \/>which speaker(s) would be supported by these funds, estimated travel costs and the total amount<br \/>requested.<br \/>\u2022 A maximum of 2 non-ARO members speakers are eligible for up to $1500 USD each which totals a<br \/>maximum of $3,000 USD that can be requested for each accepted Symposium or Special session. ARO will also<br \/>provide eligible non-ARO member speakers with a promo code for waived registration fees. View<br \/>the full Speaker Funding policy here<br \/>\u2022 Non-ARO member speakers are those who have NOT had membership or registration activity in<br \/>ARO since 2021 (within 5 years of the speaking engagement). If you or your speakers are unsure<br \/>about eligibility for financial support, contact headquarters@aro.org to verify past participation.<br \/>\u2022 Non-ARO members may receive funding from only one symposium\/session per meeting.<br \/>\u2022 If your Symposium or Special session is accepted, your budget for travel funds will then be<br \/>reviewed by the Program Committee leadership. Allocation of travel funds will be offered based<br \/>on the submission review score and the available funds.<br \/>\u2022 Travel funds are given as reimbursement after the meeting based on receipts submitted.<br \/>Please Note: As Symposia or Special Session Chair, you are responsible for communicating this policy to<br \/>any speakers you invite. Please see the ARO website for more information.<\/p>\n<p>SUBMISSION DETAILS:<br \/>All entries must be submitted through the online system. Please access submissions via the ARO website.<br \/>Submissions can be edited until the deadline of Monday, June 23, 2025. Notifications of accepted<br \/>submissions will be emailed no later than mid-late July.<br \/>Symposia submissions must include the following:<br \/>\u2022 The Symposium title<br \/>\u2022 Select a category that is applicable to your symposium submission<br \/>\u2022 Overall symposium description (at a maximum of 300 words)<br \/>\u2022 Individual abstract title for EACH presentation, as well as the name of the presenter,<br \/>and demographic information to include the following to ensure diversity within<br \/>sessions:<br \/>a) Geographic location<br \/>b) Gender<br \/>c) Race\/Ethnicity<br \/>d) Career Status<br \/>e) Lab affiliation<br \/>\u2022 List of Co-Authors for EACH presentation<br \/>\u2022 Abstract for EACH presentation (at a maximum of 400 words)<br \/>\u2022 If travel funds are requested for speakers who are non-ARO members, include a budget<br \/>justification which identifies which speaker(s) would be supported by these funds, estimated<br \/>travel costs and the total amount requested (see guidelines above)<br \/>Special Session submissions must include the following:<br \/>\u2022 The Special Session title<br \/>\u2022 A selected category that is applicable to your Special Session submission<br \/>\u2022 Overall Special Session description (at a maximum of 300 words)<br \/>\u2022 Individual abstract title for EACH presentation as well as the name of the presenter,<br \/>and demographic information to include the following to ensure diversity within<br \/>sessions:<br \/>a) Geographic location<br \/>b) Gender<br \/>c) Race\/Ethnicity<br \/>d) Career Status<br \/>e) Lab affiliation<br \/>\u2022 List of ALL presenters and Co-Authors for EACH presentation(s)<br \/>\u2022 Abstract for EACH presentation(s) (at a maximum of 400 words each)<br \/>\u2022 A rationale if a 2-hour time slot is requested<br \/>\u2022 If travel funds are requested for speakers who are non-ARO members, include a budget<br \/>justification which identifies which speaker(s) would be supported by these funds, estimated<br \/>travel costs and the total amount requested (see guidelines above)<br \/>If you have any additional questions, please contact the Executive Office at headquarters@aro.org<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][\/et_pb_accordion][et_pb_button button_url=\"https:\/\/aro.societyconference.com\/v2\/#card\/submission\" url_new_window=\"on\" button_text=\"Submission Portal\" button_alignment=\"center\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_button=\"on\" button_text_color=\"#093049\" button_bg_color=\"#FAA82A\" custom_padding=\"2px|||||\" hover_enabled=\"0\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" button_bg_enable_color=\"on\" button_border_color=\"#FAA82A\" button_border_radius=\"25px\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ARO 2026 LATE BREAKING PODIUM SUBMISSIONS CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS OPENS ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2025 CLOSES ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2025 We\u2019re thrilled to announce an exciting new opportunity at [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":8870,"parent":12,"menu_order":4,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3502\" src=\"https:\/\/aro.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/2022-Banner.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1688\" height=\"599\" \/><\/span>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>POSTER\/PODIUM ABSTRACT SUBMISSIONS<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000;\">The Association for Research in Otolaryngology is <strong>accepting abstracts<\/strong> for the 45<sup>th<\/sup> Annual MidWinter Meeting to be held in person from February 5-9, 2022. To be considered for presentation, all abstracts must be completed and submitted online no later than end of business (5:00 PM Central Time)<strong> on Wednesday, September 1, 2021.<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n \t<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Travel Award Application: <\/strong>Within the online submission, you will be asked if you wish to submit an application for a travel award.<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Podium Presentation - <\/strong>15-minute live, verbal power point presentation on your submitted abstract.<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Poster Presentation \u2013 <\/strong>Poster\u2019s will be presented live on site and a digital image will be collected from each presenter for the hybrid portion of the event.<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Poster Blitz \u2013 <\/strong>Open to graduate students and postdoc fellows with three years or less of postdoc experience, <u>no<\/u> individuals in a Faculty Position are eligible.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><u>Fees:<\/u><\/strong> <em>*<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">The abstract submission fee is a separate fee from the MidWinter Meeting registration fee.<\/span><\/em><\/span>\n<ul>\n \t<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>ARO Members $30 per submission<\/strong> (whether they are first author or any of the co-authors)<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Non-members $120 per submission<\/strong>.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000;\">*No refunds will be given if a non-member joins ARO after submitting an abstract. Payment must be made at the time of submission for a submission to be considered complete.<\/span>\n\n<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #ff0000;\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong><em>Please read carefully before submitting.<\/em><\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n \t<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000;\">There is no limit on the number of contributed abstract submissions from any one person or lab, fees are charged per submission.<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000;\">Abstract submissions are not required to be sponsored by an ARO member.<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000;\">There is no additional cost to withdraw an abstract; however, there will be no refund of the fee after the abstract has been successfully submitted.<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000;\">When submitting your abstract, you will be asked to identify your abstract\u2019s primary category for review.<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000;\">Abstracts will include an overview of the research background, methods, results, and conclusions.<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Background: <\/strong>Make the specific aim of the presentation clear and relate to current literature.<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Methods: <\/strong>Where relevant, describe the sample including size, variables measured and interventions clearly.<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Results: <\/strong>Should be clear to a broad ARO audience including presenting findings and looping in clinical relevance. Summarize qualitative and\/or quantitative changes and note the clinical significance of the outcomes.<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Conclusions:\u00a0<\/strong>Emphasize new and important aspects of the findings and the conclusions drawn from them. Describe how findings are relevant to the science and practice of Otolaryngology, the need for future research or clinical investigation. Include or mention key \u201ctake-away\u201d messages that will be presented.<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000;\">The online abstract submission will collect only text. (Figures, graphics and tables will be included in the physical poster).<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>The word limit is 450 words maximum per abstract.<\/strong> This word count does not include the title or coauthor list.<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000;\">In the title text box, enter the abstract title <strong><em>exactly<\/em><\/strong> as you wish it to appear in the ARO Program and Abstract books. All information will be displayed and published exactly as it has been submitted. Double-check all spelling and capitalization. No copyediting will be performed, and no embarrassing typos will be corrected. Titles must be in Title Case, which is Initial Caps on All Significant Words. Do NOT type the title in all uppercase. <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><em><u>*Example of Title Case<\/u><\/em>: Molecular Basis of Obvious Hearing Loss in the Walking Dead<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n \t<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>The abstract submitter is responsible for ensuring that all information in the abstract is exactly as the authors wish it to appear.<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n \t<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000;\">Following successful submission of an abstract, you can edit any of the fields until the September 1st due date. Edits are not possible after the deadline.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><u>ABSTRACT REVIEW CRITERIA<\/u><\/strong><\/span>\n\n<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000;\">Abstracts will be reviewed and selected for presentation based on significance, relevance, innovation, appropriate analytic approach, findings, implications for research and practice, and clarity of writing.\u00a0 Preference will be given to proposals that (i) strive for timely syntheses across or within existing disciplines; (ii) explore novel approaches that will expand research in new directions; (iii) include speakers who are first-time ARO speakers, women, and\/or speakers from underrepresented minorities. Speakers from outside the usual ARO circle are encouraged insofar as they contribute a novel perspective. 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