Abstract Submissions

Abstract Submission Open on 9 April 2024
Abstract Submission Close on 9 June 2024
Notification of Acceptance by 20 June 2024

The New Zealand Branch of The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists would like to invite abstracts for the 2024 New Zealand Annual Scientific Meeting to be held in Queenstown from 2 - 4 August 2024.

Radiology and Radiation Oncology papers or posters are invited from Fellows, Educational Affiliates and Registrars. There are a number of prizes offered, please review the prize criteria before submitting your abstracts. Ensure you have read the full instructions, terms and conditions before proceeding to the submission portal. 

Abstract Submission Terms and Conditions

• Abstract submission must be made via the presentation portal and in the correct .doc or .docx format using the template supplied on the meeting website. Incorrectly formatted abstracts will not be considered for review, and you will be asked to resubmit.
• Abstracts must not exceed 400 words (this applies to the main body of the abstract, and excludes abstract title, authors and affiliations).
• All abstract content is published as submitted, ensure you have carefully proofed your document prior to upload.
• All oral and poster presenters are required to register for the conference.
• Oral presentations will be 10 minutes in total (including 2 minutes of question time).
• Oral and poster presentations will be selected from the submitted abstracts and the Organising Committee decision is final.
• The presenting author must check eligibility for prizes prior to submission, and the Organising Committee may remove papers from prize consideration should authors not be eligible, without prior notice.
• Research projects require ethics approval, unless it is a systematic review. By submitting this paper, you confirm that informed consent (written or verbal), should it have been required, was obtained from the participants or their guardians for this research project.
• Poster presentations will be displayed electronically, and formatting instructions will follow with abstract acceptance. Accepted posters must be sent to the Conference Managers in the correct format and within the required timeframes, or they will not be displayed at the conference.
• Applicants will be notified of acceptance by 20 June, 2024 (Earlybird registration close 24 June, 2024).
  
  

Abstract Submission Process

• Download the abstract submission template, and write your abstract(s).
• Save as separate .doc or .docx file, in an easily accessible location on your computer.
• You will be required to enter abstract title, presentation type (oral or poster), authors and their affiliations, prize application, a short biography of the presenting author and any specific AV requirements for each paper before uploading the abstract document. Please have this information ready before accessing the portal.
• Access the Presentation Portal below, register with your email address, and submit a password.
• Update contact information and then follow the instructions.
• You are able to upload multiple submissions via the one log-in.
• You may access the presentation portal using your email address and password to upload further abstracts until submissions close 9 June, 2024.
• You will receive a return email to confirm you have submitted your abstract(s). Contact the Conference Manager, should you not receive this email within 24 hours.

If you require assistance or have any questions regarding the submission process, please contact the Conference Managers:

Outshine Ltd
PO Box 896
Cambridge 3450
New Zealand

p. +64 7 823 1910
e. ranzcr@outshine.co.nz