Key Information:
- Fellows, residents and medical students: Only physicians-in-training in accredited programs in Ohio may apply.
- Industry abstracts may use this submission form. If accepted, industry abstracts may participate as a poster presentation only.
- All abstracts must be rheumatic disease topics or case presentations in which the patient has or may have a rheumatic disease.
- DO NOT submit entire manuscripts. An abstract or research summary only.
- Finalists will be notified by July 20, 2026.
- The top four abstracts will be selected for oral presentation during the Thieves Market at the OAR Annual Meeting.
- Those not selected for oral presentation may be invited to participate in the poster presentation at the event.
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Abstract Length (not counting author and reference information): 500 words
- Supporting documents such as images or tables may be attached to the submission.
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Do NOT upload the abstract as a supporting document. The abstract must be entered in the designated field below.
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All supporting documents must be fully de-identified. Do not include author names, affiliations, or any identifying information.
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Submissions that do not meet these requirements will not be reviewed.
Case Study Abstracts should contain the following:
a. Background
b. Case or Case Series Presentation
c. Discussion
d. Conclusions
e. References (limit 5)
Research abstracts should contain the following:
a. Background and Objectives
b. Methods
c. Results
d. Conclusions
e. References (limit 5)