THS 2026 Annual Meeting ~ Podium Presentation & Poster Competition 

PODIUM PRESENTATION AND POSTER COMPETITION SUBMISSION FORM
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The THS invites you to submit an abstract for a podium presentation and poster competition to be held during the first annual Texas Hand Society meeting. The THS is holding this competition to recognize excellence and outstanding contributions to the practice of Hand Surgery in Texas.

This is a great opportunity to promote the exchange of surgical, scientific and socioeconomic information among hand surgeons and other providers interested in the practice of hand surgery.  We hope that you'll see the value in submitting an abstract for a podium presentation or poster. There will be a platform for poster presentation during the meeting. The top abstracts for podium presentation will be presented on Saturday afternoon, 31 January 2026. Abstracts submitted for podium presentation not selected for presentation can be converted to a poster and considered for a poster award.

Podium presentations and posters will be judged by a select group of THS active members as designed by the THS Awards Committee. Both podium presentation and poster awards will be presented on Saturday evening, January 31.

We recognize the continued pursuit of excellence with the following awards:

Podium Presenation Awards

  • Award for Top Two Podium Presentations


Poster Award

  • Award for Top Two Posters


Poster presentations and selected platform presentation finalists will present on Saturday, January 31.
Exact times will be announced by January 12th.

PODIUM PRESENATION GUIDELINES

Who Can Submit?  

Students, residents and fellows who are members of the THS. Only a select number of abstracts will be accepted for platform presentations.

GUIDELINES FOR SUBMISSION:

  • Student/resident/fellow submitting must be a THS member.
  • Abstracts must be relevant to hand surgery.
  • ONE PODIUM APPLICATION PER APPLICANT.
  • The person who submits the abstract must present the abstract.  Should issues arise, accommodation can be approved on a case-by-case basis.
  • Each Resident/Fellow paper must be ready for oral presentation at the meeting and not exceed 5 minutes. 
  • All accepted participants must be registered to attend the annual meeting.

PODIUM PRESENTATION ABSTRACT DETAILS:

* Title and presenter’s name with associated authors and institutions at the top of the document.
* First author should be the presenter’s name.
* Single-spaced, 250-words, one-page document only.
* Files should be saved as a PDF.
* Completed abstracts and application form should be submitted on the THS website through the Podium Presentation and Poster Competition Submission Form.

POSTER COMPETITION GUIDELINES

Who Can Submit?  Students/residents/fellows who are currently enrolled in a Texas institution or training program or intend to practice in Texas.

GUIDELINES FOR SUBMISSION:

  • Student/resident/fellow submitting must be a THS member.
  • Poster must be relevant to hand surgery.
  • ONE POSTER APPLICATION PER APPLICANT.
  • The student/resident/fellow who submits the poster does not have to be present. However, a representative (or secondary author) should be available to answer questions during the assigned poster time.
  • It is the responsibility of the person submitting to get their poster to the meeting whether it be you or a colleague.
  • Submit your application ONLY when you are ready to submit your PDF attachment as well.
  • Completed application form and poster abstract should be submitted through the THS website. 

POSTER ABSTRACT DETAILS:

  • Title and presenter’s name with associated authors and institutions at the top of the document.
  • First author should be the presenter’s name.
  • Single-spaced, 250-words, one-page document only.
  • Files should be saved as a PDF.
  • Completed abstracts and application form should be submitted on the THS website through the Podium Presentation and Poster Competition Submission Form.

    POSTER DETAILS:
  • Posters must be mounted on a 36" wide x 24" tall foam core board. Foam core board will NOT be provided onsite.
  • Please bring your poster ready to be displayed.
  • Posters will be displayed on easels provided by THS.
  • Posters NOT on foam core board will not be permitted.

All accepted posters will be displayed and presented on Saturday, January 31. Please plan to attend the full day on Saturday. All finalists will be notified no later than January 12th.

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