Accepting submissions from March 01, 2024 until May 31, 2024, 11:59 pm, Philippine Time.

MECHANICS for the SUBMISSION of ABSTRACTS on INTERESTING CASE REPORT/CASE SERIES*

*Definition of Terms:

1. Case Report must have one (1) up to a maximum of five (5) cases.
2. Case Series must have at least three (3) to a maximum of ten (10) cases.

I. Format of the Abstract

1. Title
2. Author Name/s
3. Background (1-2 sentences)

a. Explain why this/these case/s is/are being reported, the novelty and clinical relevance.

4. Case Presentation (3-6 sentences)

a. Brief description of the patient’s or patients’ medical and demographic details, their diagnosis, and interventions or complications, and the outcomes. The level of detail should be determined by importance to the novelty and outcomes of the case/s.

5. Discussion/Conclusion (1-2 sentences)

a. Briefly summarize the clinical impact and/or implications of this/these case/s and provide suggestions for the clinical area.

b. Emphasize the main take-away lesson(s) from the case/s: aspects of the case/s that may have broader implications; suggest precautions that should be taken; or be interesting topics for future research.

6. Keywords – 3-5

Reference:

1. wordvice.com/title-and-abstract-guidelines-for-medical-case-reports/
2. https://acr.amegroups.org/pages/view/guidelines-for-authors

II. Guidelines

1. Follow the prescribed format above in Roman No. I. Use a minimum of 150 words and a maximum of 2500 words.
2. Write the PRESENTING AUTHOR’S NAME in BOLD CAPITAL letters.
3. All abstracts must be submitted in ENGLISH.
4. The TITLE should be written in CAPITAL letters.
5. Prepare to submit the abstract in PDF format.
6. Use font type: Times New Roman and size 12 pt.
7. Only text must be found in the abstract. No tables, images, figures, symbols, diagrams and graphs must be found in the abstract.
8. Spell out all acronyms on first use.
9. Do NOT include references, credits or grant support in your abstract.
10. Correct grammar and spelling must be observed.
11. Accomplish the Google Form for Abstract Submission on INTERESTING CASE REPORT/CASE SERIES which includes the contact details of the author/s for the purpose of communicating pertinent announcements.
12. Upload the abstract in PDF format only.
13. Indicate what Year the Case Report/Case Series was completed or finalized.
14. Indicate (Yes or No) if this Abstract has been Previously Presented as poster or oral presentation.
15. Indicate (Yes or No) if the case report/case series has been approved by an ethics review board.
16. Abstracts are Not to be revised Nor resubmitted after the deadline date of May 31, 2024, 11:59 pm, Philippine time.
17. The Cancellation of Abstract Submission must be done on or before June 10, 2024, 11:59 pm, Philippine time. Place Subject: Cancellation of Submission.
18. Expect the Notification of Acceptance in the Presenting Author's Email Address between June 1 to 30, 2024. Acknowledge receipt. Payment of registration fee is required to secure your slot. Instructions on how to upload the proof of registration payment will be sent together with the Notification of Acceptance.
19. A request for the Withdrawal of Accepted Abstract must be done thru the official email address: APCP2024abstracts@gmail.com, on or before July 15, 2024, 11:59 PM, Philippine time. Place Subject: Request Withdrawal.
20. An author may submit more than one abstract but accomplish One (1) Google Form for One (1)Abstract (1:1). Only ONE and the SAME Abstract must be submitted in one Google Form.
21. For any question or inquiry, email APCP2024abstracts@gmail.com. Place Subject: Inquiry on Interesting Case Presentation