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Metropolitan Philadelphia Chapter American College of Surgeons




Upcoming events

    • August 08, 2025
    • 8:00 AM - 11:59 PM (EDT)
    • Marriott Old Town Philadelphia (1 Dock St., Philadelphia)

    Metropolitan Philadelphia Chapter American College of Surgeons

    2025 Abstract & Case Study Competition

    Monday, September 15, 2025

    DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION IS MIDNIGHT – AUGUST 8, 2025

    (NO EXCEPTIONS)


    The Metropolitan Philadelphia Chapter American College of Surgeons invites all MPACS member Residents and Medical Students to submit abstract papers and/or Case Study Reports for presentation at the 2025 Annual Joint Dinner Meeting.

    Before submitting, review all submission requirements to ensure your paper will be accepted.

    Requirements for Submission:

    • Submitting Resident or Medical Student must be an active member of MPACS. Not a member, visit: https://www.mp-acs.org/join-us. You must be an active member of ACS (https://www.facs.org) to join MPACS.
    • Complete the submission form and submit with your abstract or case study in a PDF file. ALL SUBMISSIONS MUST BE MADE THROUGH THE ONLINE PORTAL AND ATTACHED AS PDF. EMAIL SUBMISSIONS OR NON-PDF FILES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
    • 250-word count maximum for submissions. Title of paper not included in
      word count. Submissions above this will not be considered.
    • Previously presented abstracts will be accepted. Case Study Reports must be original.
    • Published abstracts in peer-review journals, carrying a copyright license are not eligible.

    Educational Outcomes:

    • Evaluate the quality of the research presented and offer actionable comments.
    •  Apply new information learned from the presentation to their own practice, if applicable.
    • Utilize the session to form collaborations between institutions in the same geographic regions with the same interests.


    Top submission will present their research paper/case report prior to the keynote lecture on Monday, September 15th.

    All abstracts/case studies selected will present using a poster presentation format on September 15th from 5:30 PM to 6:45 PM. Abstract/case study submitters must be present during this time to be eligible for prizes.

    For additional information and to submit: https://www.mp-acs.org/events

    Questions? Contact MPACS Executive Director Robbi Cook at info@mp-acs.org or call 717-220-5255.


    • September 15, 2025
    • 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM (EDT)
    • Marriott Old City, Philadelphia, PA


    CANCELLATION CLAUSE: Your registration as an Exhibitor is confirmed upon receipt of the required registration form. Payment must be received prior to September 8, 2025. If you need to cancel, email the MPACS Chapter office at info@mp-acs.org. Your registration fee will be refunded in full if cancellation notification is received before September 1, 2025. Cancellation requests made between September 2-8, 2025, will incur a $150 processing fee. NO REFUNDS IF CANCELLED AFTER SEPTEMBER 9, 2025. NO-SHOW POLICY: PAYMENT IS EXPECTED – NO EXCEPTIONS.

    MPACS W9 - 07.2024.pdf

Past events

October 05, 2024 2024 MPACS Mock Oral Boards - Examiner Registration
September 23, 2024 2024 MPACS-PAS Annual Joint Dinner Meeting
September 23, 2024 Metropolitan Philadelphia Chapter Fall Conference - Exhibitor Registration
August 15, 2024 MPACS 2024 Abstract/Case Reports Submission
November 06, 2023 MPACS Mock Oral Board Examiner Gathering
September 30, 2023 2023 MPACS Mock Oral Boards - Examiner Registration
September 18, 2023 2023 MPACS-PAS Annual Joint Dinner Meeting
September 18, 2023 MPACS Exhibitor Support - 2023 Annual Meeting
July 31, 2023 MPACS 2023 Abstract/Case Reports Submission
December 11, 2022 KCACS/MPACS Holiday Mixology & Cooking Class
September 19, 2022 MPACS 2022 Abstract/Case Reports Submission
September 19, 2022 2022 MPACS-PAS Annual Joint Dinner Meeting
September 19, 2022 MPACS Exhibitor Support - 2022 Annual Meeting
August 31, 2022 Mixology & Cooking Class for the Busy Surgeon
November 06, 2021 MPACS Mock Oral Boards - Examiners
November 06, 2021 MPACS Mock Oral Boards - Examinees
September 13, 2021 MPACS-PAS Annual Joint Dinner Meeting
September 13, 2021 MPACS Exhibitor Support
July 13, 2021 MPACS Call for Case Reports & Abstracts
July 01, 2021 MPACS Call for Abstracts & Case Reports
March 16, 2021 MPACS Fellowship 101 Webinar
March 16, 2021 Metro Philly Chapter Fellowship 101 Webinar Sponsorship
October 17, 2020 Metro Philadelphia Chapter ACS, Mock Oral Boards - Examiners
May 18, 2020 MEETING POSTPONED: MPACS Annual Joint Dinner Meeting
May 11, 2020 MEETING POSTPONED: MPACS 2020 Exhibitor Opportunities
January 25, 2020 Meeting Postponed: MPACS 2020 Abstract & Case Study Submission
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