MASICON GONDIA 2026
Abstract Submission Guidelines
Call For Abstract FREE PAPERS, VIDEOS & POSTERS
- The presenter must be a consultant or resident in a postgraduate programme doing his/her MS or DNB course in General Surgery in the state of Maharashtra.
- The presenter must have registered for MASICON 2026.
- The first author must be the presenter.
- Age limit for presentation of papers is 45 years, for posters and videos there is no age limit
- One person can present only 1 paper, 1 poster and 1 video in MASICON 2026.
- More than 1 submission in either of category of paper, poster or video will automatically lead to rejection of presentation by team of abstract committee.
- Free paper, free poster and free video presentation will be held in an online format before the actual conference and the dates of which will be conveyed to the presenters by SMS/ email.
- Best paper, best poster and best video presentation will be held in an offline format during actual conference.
- Substitution of presenter or papers will not be allowed under any circumstance. If the presenter cannot come, the selected paper cannot be presented.
- If an author wishes to withdraw the presentation, he/she must inform the Secretary of MASI and the Organizing Secretary of the conference at least 4 (FOUR) weeks before the meeting so that the programme can be reorganized.
- The presenter if he/she is a postgraduate resident must submit a certificate from his/her head of the department stating:
- o The presenter is a student in his/her department.
- o Most of the work (at least 75%) being presented is the original work of the presenter.
- o The work has not been presented in any format earlier in a meeting or publication.
- o The work has been done in Maharashtra.
- The presentation – Abstract must be submitted on or before the deadline for submission i.e. 31st December 2025.
- The submitted papers and photos will not be returned. The presenter must keep a copy of the submission and photos, videos.
- The same data set cannot be used in two papers.
- In judging the presentation for selection, importance will be given to originality, nature of work, scientific content, professional relevance and quality of presentation. During the presentation in the meeting exceeding the allotted time may result in negative marks being awarded.
- The judges’ decision will be final and binding.
- The author of the accepted papers will be intimated by SMS/email.
- The deadline for submission will be 31st December 2025 unless announced separately in the conference brochure or State chapter website.
- All the presenters will be getting certificates of presentation.
Guidelines for Best Paper
- The paper must be clearly marked ON THE TOP that it is for the Best Paper Award.
- Mention only name of the presenting author. Designation and institute where the work was done should not be mentioned and his/her age should be less than 45 years.
- Word limit: Abstract should not be more than 250 words.
- Format: Presenting Author name without affiliation. Introduction/ Methods/Results/Conclusion. Do not include figures/tables/ graphs in the abstract. Use only generic names for drugs.
- Presentation time: 8 minutes, Q & A – 2 minutes.
- Reviews/opinions based on published data not containing author’s own data will not be selected for best paper.
- Those papers which are not selected for podium presentation of Best Paper category will automatically be selected as free paper.
Guidelines for Free Paper
- The paper must be clearly marked ON THE TOP that it is for the Free Paper.
- Only registered delegates and registered PG students are permitted to submit the abstract for papers, posters. Please submit the registration number along with the abstract.
- The first author will be the contact person for all correspondence about the presentation. The name of the presenter should be underlined.
- The papers which are already published in a journal or presented in a previous conference will not be allowed for presentation.
- The title should be short and precise. Abstract limited to 250 words.
- The last date of submission of abstracts is 31st December 2025
- Please write your mobile number and email address in the submission. Once submitted the abstract cannot be edited.
- By submitting the abstract, the author transfers the copyright ownership to the organizing committee for publication. The organizing committee reserves the right to reproduce the literature in the print and electronic media.
- Abstract should have sections on background, method, results (Observations), conclusion and Key Words
- The right to allocate the session time or change the presentation time rests with the scientific committee.
- During final presentation the Slides should be numbered.
- Slide side ratio 16:9.
- Headings-font size 26 (minimum, bold), body text font size minimum – 16.
- Pictures-dpi minimum 150.
- All graphics, videos, pictures must not be linked but must be included in the PowerPoint slide itself. If video is included it should be embedded in the file.
Guidelines for Best Poster
- The poster must be clearly marked ON THE TOP that it is for the Best Poster Award.
- Mention only name of the presenting author. Designation and institute where the work was done should not be mentioned.
- Word limit: Abstract should not be more than 250 words.
- Format: Presenting Author name without affiliation. Introduction/ Methods/Results/Conclusion. Do not include figures/tables/ graphs in the abstract. Use only generic names for drugs.
- Presentation time: 8 minutes, Q & A – 2 minutes.
- Reviews/opinions based on published data not containing author’s own data are not selected for best poster.
- Those posters which are not selected for podium presentation of Best Poster category will automatically be selected as free poster.
Guidelines for Free E Posters
- It must be clearly marked ON THE TOP that it is for the Free E Poster.
- Format – PowerPoint only – 6 slides maximum including title.
- Slide size ratio – 16:9.
- Headings font size – 26 (minimum, bold), body text font size minimum – 16.
- Pictures dpi minimum 150.
- All graphics, videos, pictures must not be linked but must be included in the PowerPoint slide itself. If video is included it should be embedded in the file.
- E-poster presentation – maximum allotted time is 3 min for presentation and 2 min for discussion for each presentation. Last date of submission of abstract for E-poster: 31st December 2025.
- E-mail ID and mobile number of the presenter should be mentioned.
Best Video Submission Guidelines
- The abstract heading must be clearly marked ON THE TOP that it is for the Best Video Award.
- Mention only name of the presenting author. Designation and institute where the work was done should not be mentioned.
- Word limit: Abstract should not be more than 250 words and abstract should mention the details and description of the video author intends to present.
- Video of a surgical technique (open or laparoscopic surgery).
- Time: 6 minutes presentation + 2 minutes discussion.
- Format: MP4 with voice over.
- Videos which are not selected in the final list of best video session would be automatically accepted for free video.
Free Video Submission Guidelines
- The abstract heading must be clearly marked ON THE TOP that it is for the Free Video presentation.
- Mention only name of the presenting author. Designation and institute where the work was done should not be mentioned.
- Word limit: Abstract should not be more than 250 words and abstract should mention the details and description of the video author intends to present
- Video of a surgical technique (open or laparoscopic surgery).
- Time: 4 minutes presentation + 2 minutes discussion.
- Format: MP4 with voice over.
Innovation/ Different technique award.
- Applications are invited for Innovation / Different technique award.
- There will be no age limit in this category.
- Applicant must be a resident of Maharashtra and a life or associate member of Association of Surgeons of India ( Mention ASI registration no.)
- 2 entries will be selected out of the total applications for award and presentation, out of which 1 award will be for innovation in surgery and another award will be for different technique in surgery.
- Applications should be sent in a PDF format with not exceeding 1000 words.
- Application should be under the following headings
- Name of Surgical innovation / Different technique.
- Name of Presenter with affiliation.
- Motivation for the innovation / different technique.
- Short description of innovation / different technique.
- Description regarding how it will be of help to patients and how it would ease the life of surgical fraternity.
- In which way the surgical innovation / different technique is different from the present practice standard guidelines.
- Any Patent or registration done.
- Disclosure regarding Source of funding if any.