Write Winning Abstract for Clinical Congress 2026

Abstracts, videos, and surgical history posters are now being accepted for presentation consideration at Clinical Congress 2026, September 26–29 in Washington, DC. Submissions are welcome in the following categories:

Owen H. Wangensteen Scientific Forum

Researchers have the opportunity to present results from their original basic science, clinical research, education, health sciences, and translational research. International submissions and submissions from all surgical specialties are welcome.

For 2026, the Scientific Forum Committee especially encourages submissions related to the application of artificial intelligence in medicine, basic science research, and ethics.

Video-Based Education Sessions

These sessions will educate surgeons and members of surgical teams to improve the care of the surgical patient, as well as safeguard the standards of care in an optimal practice environment.

History of Surgery Poster Session

This popular session offers surgical history enthusiasts the opportunity to present subjects of interest on the history of the field and its specialties. 

Submissions close on Monday, March 2, at 1:00 pm CT. All submissions must be original works first presented and published at ACS Clinical Congress 2026.

For more information on any specific session, contact:

• Scientific Forum: scientificforum@facs.org 
• Video-Based Education Sessions: acsvideoeducation@facs.org
• History of Surgery: mbeesley@facs.org

Attend February 2 Webinar on Writing Winning Abstracts

Interested in learning more about how to write a successful abstract? Then make sure to attend a free, 1-hour webinar on February 2 that will provide strategies for crafting impactful, well-structured abstracts. Learn directly from the ACS Scientific Forum Committee about the key elements committee members look for when reviewing abstracts and building sessions for the ACS Clinical Congress each year.