
2025 Abstract Submission

The top-scoring research submitted by Fellows and Trainees will receive a free-night stay on Saturday, June 21 at the Grand Traverse Resort & Spa.
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Submission Deadline
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Monday, May 19, 2025, 11:59 PM ET
Abstract Notification
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Monday, June 2, 2025
Registration
Registration is free for students, residents, and fellows. Meeting registration is encouraged at the time of submission.
About
The Michigan GI Society (MIGI) invites the submission of abstracts and case vignettes describing clinical, basic science, and/or psychosocial research in the fields of endoscopy, gastroenterology, gastrointestinal surgery and hepatology. Our goal is to promote research among trainees in the field, stimulate collaboration and foster the development of ideas for future studies.
Authors may submit abstracts and case vignettes of completed work, work in progress, quality improvement research or work presented elsewhere within the past 12 months. All abstracts and cases will be peer reviewed, and all that meet the specifications below will be selected for poster presentation.
Those chosen will have the chance to share their findings, receive recognition through their research and meet other professionals in the field.
Who Should Submit?
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Postgraduate trainees at all levels – including residents, fellows and advanced fellows are invited to submit abstracts and case vignettes. We also welcome submissions from faculty members and practicing physicians.
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Advanced Practice Providers
Abstract Formatting Instructions
All abstracts should be formatted the following way:
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One page
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Typed in 12-point Times New Roman font
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Single-spaced with one-inch margins, and left justified.
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Printed in landscape orientation, with dimensions of 48 inches wide by 36 inches high.
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Organize the abstract into Background, Methods, Results, and Conclusions.
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Define all abbreviations.
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Include the abstract title, full names and institutional affiliations of all authors, and email address of the corresponding author at the top of the abstract. Underline the name of the presenting author.
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Abstracts must not contain copyrighted material unless permission has been obtained by the author.
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Indicate at the bottom of the page if the abstract has been presented elsewhere and at what meeting.
Case Vignette Formatting Instructions
All case vignettes should be formatted the following way:
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Introduction
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Case description
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Discussion
Please take note, submitted abstracts not meeting the above specifications will be returned. Encore presentations are accepted.
Notification of Abstract and Case Vignette Status
Notification of acceptance for poster presentation will be acknowledged via email by Monday, June 2nd. Notices and instructions will be sent to the email address provided at the time of abstract submission.
Frequently Asked Questions
48"
36"
The orientation of the poster should look like the below once printed
Do you accept encore presentations?
Yes,
encore abstract submissions are permitted.
Can a non-author present the abstract?
Yes,
as long as the presenter registers for
and attends the conference.
Do you accept abstracts submitted by industry?
Yes,
provided they are affiliated with a sponsoring institution of the conference. Non-sponsoring industry abstracts will not be accepted.
If my abstract is accepted for display, on
what size poster should I print?
Please print your poster 4’ wide by 3’ tall. Any posters larger than this risk not being displayed.
Can I ship my poster to the venue?
Yes,
If you ship your poster, please follow the instructions linked here (insert link).
Can a representative who is registered to attend
the meeting present the abstract?
Yes,
it does not need to be the author or co-author.
Can one individual present two abstracts at the conference if they have co-authorship on both abstracts?
Yes
Can I submit an abstract with graphs and/or exceeding 1-page?
Yes.
However, we ask that you limit to 1-2 pages max.
Can I submit previously published work?
Yes
Who can submit an abstract for the event?
Any HCP or conference sponsor.