Abstract Submission
Call for Abstracts
54th Annual Veterinary Orthopedic Society Conference
February 6-13, 2027
Sun Valley, Idaho
We invite practitioners, students, interns, residents, academicians, and researchers interested in large animal, small animal, and exotic species, to submit abstracts of novel studies in practical and scientific topics related to veterinary orthopedics and traumatology, diversity in the veterinary surgical field, business and ethics topics relating to veterinary surgery, and environmental topics relating to veterinary surgery. Papers addressing results of controlled retrospective and prospective clinical studies are strongly encouraged. Clinician investigators should also consider submitting innovative surgical techniques, or case reports describing unusual or difficult cases as these will be reviewed separate from the scientific abstracts. Presentations will be limited to 10 minutes and followed by 5 minutes of questions/discussion. Posters must fit within the 4’ (height) x 4’ (width) area provided.
Call for papers will open on July 15, 2026 and close on November 1, 2026, for both podium presentations and posters.
Please see the links below for Abstract Format Guidelines and abstract templates.
VOS Abstract Format Guidelines (PDF)
Abstract Templates (Word documents)
Please see the Abstract Submission portal for full details of abstract submission, formatting and regulations.
Submission categories will be:
Clinical/Scientific Studies
Case reports: a maximum of three novel or interesting cases
The Mark S. Bloomberg Memorial Resident Research Award (MSBMRRA) was established to recognize outstanding resident abstract submissions to the scientific program. At least one recipient and up to seven recipients per year will be awarded up to $2,000.00 towards expenses to attend and present their abstract at our annual meeting. Only individuals currently in a residency training program or within 2 years of completion of a formal residency program are eligible. The abstract submission may only be of studies conducted during the residency program. All abstracts being submitted for consideration of this award must indicate so on the online submission form.
The Gretchen Flo Student/Intern Research Award (GFSIRA) was established to recognize outstanding student or intern abstract submissions to the scientific program. Up to six recipients will be awarded (depending on abstract quality) up to $2,000.00 towards expenses to attend and present their abstract at our annual meeting. Only individuals currently in a DVM or Intern training program or within 1 year of completion of a formal internship or DVM program are eligible. The work must be performed as a student or intern. All abstracts being submitted for consideration of this award must indicate so on the online submission form.
Only one award per recipient will be awarded.
For more information, please contact:
Elizabeth Collar, VOS Scientific Program Chair
Email address: collarvet@gmail.com
Christina De Armond, VOS Assistant Scientific Program Chair
Email address: christinadearmond@gmail.com
Want to see past conference abstracts? View our Abstract Archive.
