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2026 Annual Symposium Abstract Submission

Society of Critical Care Medicine Texas Chapter
2026 Annual Symposium
Celebrating Innovation in Critical Care:
Advancing Science, Education, and Outcomes

Date:
Friday-Saturday, October 2-3, 2026

Location:
University of Texas Medical Branch
William C. Levin Hall
1006 Market Street, Galveston, TX 77550

We are excited and eager to hear from some of the best practitioners on today’s hot topics. If you have any questions do not hesitate to reach out to abstracts@sccmtexaschapter.org. We look forward to learning with you!

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1.Your contact info:(Required.)
2.What training program are you currently in? (if applicable)
3.Credentials(Required.)
4.SCCM membership ID (enter if active member)?
5.I certify that I am a member of SCCM Texas Chapter.(Required.)
2026 SCCM Texas Chapter Annual Symposium Abstract Submission

Eligibility Criteria
Practitioner from all disciplines of critical care medicine who fulfill the criteria listed below are encouraged to apply:Current membership with SCCM Texas Chapter (can be a new membership with Symposium registration)
Critical care medicine research completed within the previous 12 months
This research may have previously been presented in abstract form or as a poster, but cannot be a published peer-reviewed manuscript
Research in project and case reports will be accepted and are eligible for awards.

Research abstracts will be categorized into two (2) submission categories:
Completed or In-progress Research
Case reports

Application Process
Only the presenter may submit the application and must be listed as the primary author
Abstracts may be submitted starting July 1, 2026 and must be submitted by midnight (CDT), August 8, 2026. The highest quality abstract submitted will receive 1st place and free Symposium registration, as well as up to $1000 to be used towards any SCCM or SCCM Texas chapter activities within 1 year as specified in the award letter.

The second highest scoring abstract will receive 2nd place and free Symposium registration, as well as up to $500 to be used towards any SCCM or SCCM Texas chapter activities within 1 year as specified in the award letter.

Approved SCCM or SCCM Texas chapter activities include: SCCM Texas Chapter Membership Registration Fees SCCM Texas Annual Symposium Registration Fees SCCM Membership Registration Fees SCCM Congress Registration Fees


Selection Process
If accepted, your abstract will be presented as a 4-minute powerpoint research snapshot platform presentation. Additionally, it will be considered for one of two awards for Best Symposium Abstract.
6.Abstract Title(Required.)
7.Authors and credentials(Required.)
8.Submitting author (primary author)(Required.)
9.Title in current position/unit(Required.)
10.Years of service in current position of employment (Ex: 5 years as assistant professor)(Required.)
11.Abstract category(Required.)
12.Initial here (By initialing, you are stating that you have read the eligibility criteria, application process, and selection process and agree to the obligations of the award.)(Required.)
13.I agree to be the presenter and present a 4-minute powerpoint research snapshot platform presentation. (You are stating that you have read the eligibility criteria, application process, and selection process and agree to the obligations of the award)(Required.)
14.Commercial interests and/or financial disclosures(Required.)
15.Does your presentation describe the use of a device, product, or drug that is NOT FDA approved?
16.Does your presentation describe off-label use of an FDA approved device, product, or drug?(Required.)
17.Abstract Upload and Instructions:
Maximum 2400 characters (including title, but not including author names)
Times New Roman, 12 font only
One table or figure permitted

Abstract should be organized as follows:
Background/introduction
Material and methods
Results
Conclusions

A conflicts of interest form will be sent to you to complete after you have completed this.
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