Call for Abstracts:

New England Orthopaedic Society 2026 Fall Meeting

Submission deadline is Monday, October 5, 2026

Dear Colleagues,

The New England Orthopedic Society (NEOS) invites submissions for our 2026 Fall Meeting, to be held Friday-Saturday, November 20-21, 2026, at the Conference Center at Waltham Woods (Massachusetts Medical Society Headquarters), 860 Winter St, Waltham, MA 02451. We encourage Medical Students, Residents, and Fellows to submit abstracts for original scientific papers to compete for prestigious awards and present their work to a distinguished audience of orthopedic professionals.

Awards and Presentation Opportunities

• Podium Presentations (Kilfoyle Award): The best original scientific paper will receive a cash prize, with additional cash awards for second and third places.

• Poster Session: Accepted authors will participate in a guided poster tour, offering a platform to discuss their research with attendees and Faculty.

• Networking: Engage with leading orthopedic professionals, fostering connections for future collaboration and career advancement.

Abstracts must represent unpublished original work, though submissions to other meetings or journals (not presented) are permitted. We strongly encourage mentors to motivate their Residents and Fellows to submit.

Submission Guidelines

• Format: Submit a 300–350-word abstract as a PDF or Word document via email to our Administrator at ne-ortho@mms.org.

• Content: Abstracts must include:

  • Introduction

  • Objective

  • Methodology

  • Results

  • Conclusion

• Categories: Indicate one of the following:

  • 1. Basic Science

  • 2. Database/Survey-Based Research

  • 3. Clinical Research

• Authorship: Maximum of two (2) submissions per main author.

• Eligibility: Research must include at least one author affiliated with a New England or New York-based institution.

• File Naming: Please use the format [MainAuthorLastName]_Abstract_[Category#].pdf/docx.

Timeline

• Submission Deadline: Monday, October 5, 2026

• Notification of Acceptance/Rejection: Friday, November 2, 2026, via email

• Presentation Details: Oral presentation and poster guidelines will be provided to all accepted authors.

Registration

• Free Registration: Complimentary for all Medical Students, Residents, Fellows, and NEOS active members.

• Registration Link: Register HERE.

NEOS Membership Benefits

Joining NEOS offers unparalleled opportunities for professional growth:

• Free access to both Spring and Fall meetings.

• Speaking, networking, and leadership opportunities to advance your career.

• Current Members: Renew your dues to maintain benefits.

• New Members: Apply online at NEOS Membership Page to join our vibrant community.

For additional details or inquiries, contact mocque@mms.org. We look forward to your submissions and to celebrating groundbreaking orthopedic research at the 2026 Fall Meeting!

Best regards,
New England Orthopedic Society Executive Committee