2022 abstracts will be published in the July issue of the Journal of Rheumatology. 2023 abstract submission opens on August 2, 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
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 (stay tuned for more details).

Podium Sessions­

There will be two podium sessions (stay tuned for more details).

Poster Tours

There will be two poster tour sessions (stay tuned for more details).

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.