ABOUT

ABOUT

South Texas Chapter ACS Annual Meeting
February 19-21, 2026
The Westin Houston Medical Center
Houston, TX

ABSTRACTS

ABSTRACT SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

KEY DATES

Sunday, October 19, 2025 | Submission Deadline

Monday, December 8, 2025 | Notification of Acceptance

Thursday, January 29, 2026 |  Hotel Reservation Deadline

Sunday, February 1, 2026 | e-Posters are due to the South Texas ACS

Friday, February 6, 2026 | abstract/speaker changes due

Thursday, February 12, 2026 | Podium Presentations due to the South Texas ACS

February 19-21, 2026 |  South Texas Chapter ACS Annual Meeting

 

ELIGIBILITY

  • All surgical residents, and fellows in a general surgery or surgical specialty residency/fellowship training program in the state of Texas.
  • Medical students enrolled in a medical school in Texas – with an interest in surgery.
  • One of the abstract authors must be a Fellow or Associate Fellow member of the South Texas Chapter American College of Surgeons.
  • All entries should represent original work done by the contestant while training in the state of Texas.

 

ABSTRACT SPECIFICATIONS

  • Submit via this web-based submission process only.
  • You may submit more than one abstract, but only the highest scoring will be accepted.
  • Word Limit: (not counting abstract title, author string, or table/figure) must not exceed 250 words for the entire abstract
  • Structure
    • Abstract Submission: Background, Objective, Methods, Results, and Conclusion
    • Case Report: Introduction/Objective, Case Presentation, Discussion, and Conclusion
  • Table or Figure Criteria
    • One table or figure per abstract
    • No identifying information for authors or institutions
    • Tables must not contain more than five columns or ten rows.
    • Do not submit doc or pdf files as attachments

 

PRESENTATION

The South Texas ACS Program Committee will decide the presentation format for each accepted abstract.

  • Podium presentation: 8-minute presentation (6-minute presentation; 2-minute Q&A)
  • Mini Talks presentation: 5-minute presentation; 5 slides (3-minute presentation; 2-minute Q&A)
  • e-Poster Presentation: 3-minute presentation within the e-Poster Breakfast Session.
  • ePoster Display Only: No formal presentation. These will be on display during the meeting in the exhibit area.

All lead authors/presenters must register by Monday, January 5, 2026. We encourage a faculty representative from the lead author’s program must be present at the annual meeting to support the resident, fellow, or medical student.

No abstract or speaker changes after Friday, February 6, 2026. No changes will be accepted by email. You must fill out this abstract change form.

Abstract Submission Form
Abstract Changes

AGENDA

AGENDA

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CME

CME INFORMATION

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HOTEL

HOTEL

The Westin Houston Medical Center
700 Tchoupitoulas St
New Orleans, LA

Reserve your room by Wednesday, March 18, 2026.

Room rate is $299 plus tax.

EXHIBITORS

EXHIBITORS

We invite you to participate in the 2026 South Texas Chapter of the American College of Surgeons Annual Meeting to be held February 19-21, 2026 at the Westin Houston Medical Center in Houston, TX.

The South Texas Chapter, American College of Surgeons (SoTX-ACS) is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit organization of board certified surgeons who serve as a voice for all surgeons working in the frequently intense and ever-changing field of surgery.

The Annual Meeting will provide you with a unique opportunity to reach you target audience which will consist of surgeons, nurses, and hospital administrators. Our exhibit and sponsorship opportunities will allow you to connect with our members in a unique and intimate way, to provide you with the maximum return on your investment. The exhibit space will provide your company’s representatives the ability to interact with attendees throughout the meeting and breaks. We look forward to your participation and seeing you in Houston!

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SPEAKER CENTER

SPEAKER CENTER

Key Dates

  • Sunday, October 19, 2025 | Submission Deadline
  • Monday, December 8, 2025 | Notification of Acceptance
  • Thursday, January 29, 2026 |  Hotel Reservation Deadline
  • Sunday, February 1, 2026 | e-Posters are due to the South Texas ACS
  • Friday, February 6, 2026 | abstract/speaker changes due
  • Thursday, February 12, 2026 | Podium Presentations due to the South Texas ACS
  • February 19-21, 2026 | South Texas Chapter ACS Annual Meeting

Abstract Acceptance

Read the guidelines carefully – including uploading your presentation and items at the podium.

Abstract Changes

All changes to speakers and abstracts are due no later than Friday, February 6, 2026. To submit changes, click on the abstract change form button below.

Abstract Change Form

Hotel Reservations

Reserve your hotel room by Thursday, January 29, 2026.
Visit the hotel page for the link to reserve your room.