The abstract submission system is closed. Acceptance notifications will be sent out on November 25, 2022.

Attendees at the 2023 Canadian Rheumatology Association (CRA) and Arthritis Health Professions Association (AHPA) Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) are invited to submit abstracts for presentation during the meeting. We encourage you to submit abstracts relating to original research, systematic reviews or meta-analyses. Case reports or case series are acceptable. Project proposals without data or results will not be accepted. Abstracts may be presented at one meeting prior to the CRA ASM but data cannot be published before the CRA ASM. Abstracts cannot be submitted on data that has already been accepted for publication as a manuscript (publication in abstract form from a conference presentation is acceptable). Read more…

Important Dates

October 3, 2022 (5:00 pm PT)	Abstract Submission Deadline Abstracts will not be accepted after the deadline
November 1, 2022 (5:00 pm PT)	CRA Travel Bursary Abstract Deadline Applies to MOH PGY 4 and 5 rheumatology residents (that are CRA members) ONLY.
November 25, 2022	Acceptance or Rejection Notifications Podium presentation date and time will be included in acceptance notification for all podium presenters
December 19, 2022	Abstract Acceptance Deadline Abstract must be accepted and presenting author  (author or co-author) must be selected.
January 9, 2023	Poster Presentation Upload Deadline Poster Presentation Template
January 16, 2023	Poster Session Notifications
February 10, 2023	Abstract Award Notifications Abstract award winners will receive an email notification on Friday afternoon.

Abstract Sessions

Abstracts are accepted for Poster, Podium or Poster Tour. The list of abstracts being presented in each session can be found below under the session name.

Poster Sessions­

There will be two poster sessions on the following days:

• Thursday, February 9, 2023 at 3:45 PM-5:30 PM ET
• Friday, February 10, 2023 at 3:15 PM-5:00 PM ET

Please note the following:

1. Poster presenters will be allowed the option to present in person or virtually.
2. Your poster will be identified by the Poster # at the poster session.
3. Please do not print the Poster # on your poster. All the poster boards will be numbered.
4. The maximum poster size is 4′ high x 8′ wide. Please ensure that it is a one-piece poster presentation or that you bring fasteners for a multi-page presentation (6 Velcro dots will be provided for each poster board).
5. In person presenters will be required to stand by their poster for the first 1.5 hours of the poster session to answer any questions or discuss the content of the poster. Abstracts that are being considered for awards will be adjudicated during the first 1.5 hours of the poster session. You are invited to spend the last 15 minutes visiting other posters.
6. Virtual presenters must be online for the first 1.5 hours of the poster session to answer any questions or discuss the content of the poster with virtual attendees. Abstracts that are being considered for awards will be adjudicated during the first 1.5 hours of the poster session. You are invited to spend the last 15 minutes visiting other posters.
7. In person presenters must remove their poster at the end of your poster session.
8. All poster presenters must attend the poster session (virtually or in person) for the abstracts to be printed in The Journal of Rheumatology.
9. All Poster Presenters (virtual and in person) will need to submit a 3-minute pre-recorded video presentation and upload a PDF of their poster for virtual attendees by January 9, 2023. Please click here to download your Poster Presentation template.
10. Please click here to upload your presentation. Please use the following naming convention: abstract number , presenting author name and presentation type e.g. 2021-001_John Smith_PDF. The upload link is also available in the Poster Presentation template. 
11. Only authors listed on the abstract may present posters at the meeting otherwise abstract must be withdrawn.
12. All presenting authors must be registered for the conference.

Podium Sessions­

There will be two podium sessions on the following days:

• Thursday, February 9, 2023 at 8:30 AM-9:45 AM ET
• Friday, February 10, 2023 at 8:30 AM-9:45 AM ET

Poster Tours

There will be two poster tour sessions on the following days:

• Thursday, February 9, 2023 at 3:00 PM-3:30 PM ET
• Friday, February 10, 2023 at 2:30 PM-3:00 PM ET

Abstract Awards

CRA

The Abstract Awards have been established to recognize exceptional research presented at the podium or poster sessions and to encourage participation of young faculty and trainees at the CRA ASM. The first author must apply for the award during the abstract submission process. Applicants that do not apply will not be considered for an award. The top 5 abstracts for each award are adjudicated at the Annual Scientific Meeting. Award winners will be notified via email on Friday afternoon. Case reports will not be considered for awards. Click here for more information on the following awards:

1. Best Abstract on Quality Care Initiatives in Rheumatology
2. Best Abstract on Research by Young Faculty
3. Best Abstract on Paediatric Research by Young Faculty
4. Best Abstract on Basic Science Research by a Trainee
5. Best Abstract on Clinical or Epidemiology Research by a Trainee – Phil Rosen Award
6. Best Abstract on SLE Research by a Trainee – Ian Watson Award
7. Best Abstract by a Medical Student
8. Best Abstract by a Rheumatology Resident
9. Best Abstract by an Undergraduate Student
10. Best Abstract by a Post-Graduate Research Trainee
11. Best Abstract by a Rheumatology Post-Graduate Research Trainee
12. Best Abstract on Spondyloarthritis Research Award

AHPA

1. Carolyn Thomas Award – first author of the best scientific abstract
2. Barbara Hanes Memorial Award – best abstract submitted by an Occupational Therapist as first author.
3. Best Trainee Abstract – best abstract submitted by a trainee as first author.