THS 2026 Annual Meeting ~ Podium Presentation & Poster Competition 
Deadline to Submit:  January 5, 2026

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.

The top abstracts for podium presentation will be presented at the THS Annual Meeting on Saturday afternoon, January 31, 2026. Poster presentations will also be presented on Saturday afternoon. Abstracts submitted for podium presentation not selected for presentation can be converted to a poster and considered for a poster award.  Exact presentation times will be communicated prior to January 8th.

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 at the President's Dinner.

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

Podium Presentation Awards

  • First Place Podium Presentation
  • Second Place Podium Presentation
  • Third Place Podium Presentation

Up to three authors will also have the opportunity to submit a completed manuscript for review and potential publication in Journal of Hand Surgery Global Online. Authors selected for this opportunity will be notified and asked to submit their full manuscript. Thanks to the support of Editor Dr. John Fowler, the submission fee will be waived for those invited to submit.

Poster Award: 
  • Best Overall Poster

PODIUM PRESENATION GUIDELINES

Who Can Submit?  Practicing physicians, residents, fellows and medical students who are members of the THS. Only a select number of abstracts will be accepted for platform presentations.

GUIDELINES FOR PODIUM SUBMISSION:

  • Physician, resident, fellow or medical student 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 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 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?  Residents, fellows or medical students who are currently enrolled in a Texas institution or training program or intend to practice in Texas.

GUIDELINES FOR POSTER SUBMISSION:

  • Resident, fellow or medical student submitting must be a THS member.
  • Poster must be relevant to hand surgery.
  • ONE POSTER APPLICATION PER APPLICANT.
  • The person 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 THS Annual Meeting, Jan. 30-Feb. 1, in Austin.
All finalists will be notified no later than January 8th.

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