CSP 2026 Poster Abstract Submission Form

The CSP invites all trainees (medical students, residents, and fellows) to submit original research for poster presentation at the 2026 Annual Meeting in San Francisco, CA (December 2-6). Poster presentations can include original research, case series, or case reports provided they include at least some original data or findings not previously presented at a national or international meeting.

Abstracts will be selected for poster presentations based on scientific merit and clinical relevance. The presenting author of an abstract must be a trainee. There is no fee for submitting an abstract; however, if accepted, the presenting author must register for the conference.

New! Poster presentations will take place on Saturday December 5, 2026.

The three best poster presentations will be selected and recognized by a review committee. Presenters are responsible for all expenses related to participating in the conference, including transportation, registration fee*, lodging, and meals. A select amount of travel grants will be awarded to assist with travel related expenses for presenters. This will be an application process. More details on travel grant opportunities are coming soon.

*Registration fees vary based on days selected and if you are a medical student, resident or fellow. Medical students will have no registration fee. Residents and fellows are eligible for a reduced fee.

All abstracts must be in English.

The abstract must have a brief but specific title containing no abbreviations.

Abstracts are limited to 450 words. The 450-word limit includes the abstract title, author(s), and institution(s).

Abstract text should be structured with sections marked Introduction, Methods, Results, and Conclusions.

The abstract can include one image. The maximum file size of the image is 3MB; width – 6 inches, height – no more than 4 inches. Images must be high resolution, 300 DPI, RGB. Only jpg (jpeg) formats are allowed.

All abstracts must be submitted electronically by September 30, 2026, via the CSP electronic portal. Abstracts cannot be revised or resubmitted after the submission deadline.

Each author must complete an author disclosure form for each abstract submitted.

Registration for the conference is not required to submit an abstract. However, if accepted, the presenting author must register for the conference to present the poster at the meeting.

A trainee may submit up to 3 abstracts as first author.

Notification of abstract acceptance will be sent out in October 2026.

Submission categories:

Surgical Pathology including all sub-specialties

Cytopathology

Hematopathology including Hematology and Flow Cytometry

Clinical Pathology including Transfusion Medicine, Microbiology, and Clinical Chemistry

Molecular/Cytogenetic Analysis

Standards and Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement

Digital Pathology and Artificial Intelligence

Presenting Author's Name

First NameLast Name

Credentials, Medical Designations, etc.

Cell Phone

Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.

Preferred Email

example@example.com

Program Director's Name (include credentials after last name - i.e. Smith, MD, PhD)

First NameLast Name

Program Director's Email

example@example.com

Program Chair's Name (include credentials after last name - i.e. Smith, MD, PhD)

First NameLast Name

Program Chair's Email

example@example.com

Title

Author(s) (Please list 1, 2, 3, etc.)

Affiliations (Please list 1, 2, 3, according to the author(s) names above)

Introduction

Methods

Results

Conclusions

Additional Information (not included in 450 word count)

Submission Category

Do any of the authors have conflicts of interest?

If yes above, Please provide the author(s) name, name of the company and the nature of the relationship (i.e. consultant, Merck). If no, leave blank.

File Upload

The abstract can include oneName image. The maximum file size of the image is 3MB; width – 6 inches, height – no more than 4 inches. Images must be high resolution, 300 DPI, RGB. Only jpg (jpeg) formats are allowed.

Figure legend for the uploaded image. If none, leave blank.

CSP 2026 Poster Abstract Submission Form

General Information

Abstract Guidelines

Abstract Submission Instructions

Abstract Format