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Dear Colleague and SAM Member:

Our 1993 Annual Meeting will be held from Thursday, March 18 through Sunday, March 21, 1993, in Chicago, Illinois.

or controversial findings likely to stimulate research, These abstracts will be subject to the same critical review of methodology and clarity as are research papers. All cases (and small series) which are ac- cepted will be presented in the poster session.

The deadline for receipt of abstracts for the sci- entific paper and poster sessions will be Tuesday, Sep- te?dx?r 15, 1992.

Other portions of the program, including full and half-day workshops, “Meet the Professor” lunch- eons, Investigator Networking Breakfasts, and the Gallagher Lectures are already actively being planned. If you would like to suggest a specific topic or person for consideraion for any of the sessions, please submit your suggestions in writing, to me: Trina Anglin, M.D., Ph.D., Head, Division of Ad- olescent Medicine, MetroHealth Medical Center, 3395 Scianton Rd., Cleveland, OH 44109.

All papers for presentation should be ten minutes in length followed by a five-minute question-and- answer period. Information on poster format will be sent to those presenters making poster presentations.

We look forwad with great enthusiasm to your joining us in Chicago in 1993.

Sincerely yours, Trina Anglin, M.D., Ph.D. Director of Programs

As was done in 1991-92, first authors who are ELIGIBLE for the YOUNG INVE§TIGATOR AWARD should talk with a senior member of SAM about their research efforts and indicate in the packet that they wish to be considered for this award. The eligibility criteria include: (1) Candidate must have completed his/her fellowship (or graduate training) within the past five (5) calendar years. (2) Research must be in an area of knowledge unique to the de- velopment and health care needs of adolescents. (3) The award will be given for a specific piece of re- search and is not dependent upon the awardee’s total research. (4) Candidate need not be a member of SAM, but if chosen for further application, must be nominated by a member of the Society.

Dear Colleague and SAM Member:

For the 1993 Scientific Program, we will have two

avenues for presentation: (1) ten-minute paper pre- sentations; and (2) poster presentations. Abstracts will be reviewed anonymously by a panel of Ph.D.‘s and M.D.‘s. The final selections will be based upon the reviewers’ ratings. Research abstracts may vary widely to include any area of adolescent investiga- tion and may be presented as plenary presentations or posters. However, the paper itself cannot have been presented at a national meeting or have ap- peared as a publication prior to our March meeting.

Abstracts must conform to the format described under Abstract Information. A single study should be presented in one abstract (unless the data is mas- sive and of great importance). In previous years, re- viewers have rejected good studies split into 2-3 abstracts. Resubmission will not be allowed to keep publisher deadlines. If you have never written an abstract before, please ask someone who has had this experience to review your paper so you can make any necessary changes before submission.

Case material review (a single case or a small se- ries) will be based upon whether cases present new

Abstracts MUST be received in my office by Sep- tember 15, 1992 to be considered for presentation. Authors whose papers are accepted for presentation will be notified in November, 1992. Notification may be delayed if the submitter did not follow instruc-

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tions (e.g., enclosed self-addressed stamped envelope) :

The authors of the top 6-8 Abstracts ELIGIBLE for the Young Investigator Award will be notified at the same time that all Abstract acceptances are sent out and asked to send a complete packet including a biographical sketch, curriculum vitae, letter of nomination by a SAM member which designates the significance of the research to adolescent health care, a letter of support by a senior investigator, and a manuscript (background, methods, results, conclu- sion) by December 1, 1992.

Abstracts must be accompanied by two diffennf “Authorization for Publication” forms. Also, to de- fray the costs of secretarial services involved in pro- cessing the abstracts, we are asking for a $10 check made payable to the SOCIETY FOR ADOLESCENT MEDICINE to accompany ench abstract submitted.

P?ease do not hesitate to contact me or my sec- retary, Annette Luongo, at 617-735-7170 if you have any questions or problems, I look forward to a high- quality scientific program.

Sincerely, S. Jean Emans, M.D., FSAM Chair, Abstract Review Sub-Committee

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PREPARING ABSTRACT

ABSTRACTS: Society for Adolescent Medicine

DEADLINE: Abstracts must REACH Dr. Emans by September 15, 1992

INSTRUCTIONS TO THE AUTHOR(S):

1. The enclosed abstract form MUST be used by au- thor(s) wishing to present research material dur- ing the Annual Meeting of the Society for Adolescent Medicine. The original of the abstract MUST be on the form with the blue lines; a Xerox copy cannot be used. The abstract (including title) MUST fit completely inside the box. Indicate at top if eligible for Young Investigator Award.

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Candidate must have completed his/her fel- lowship (or graduate training) within the past 5 calendar years. Resarch must be in an area of knowledge unique to the development and health care needs of adolescents. The award will be given for a specific piece of research and is not dependent upon the awar- dee’s total research. Candidate need not be a member of SAM, but if chosen for further application, candidate must be nominated by a member of the Society.

Heading for abstracts includes: a. Title of paper. b. Full names and degrees of authors who con-

tributed to the research in order of the con- tributions. (DO NOT INCLUDE ANY TITLES OR INSTITUTIONAL APPOINTMENTS.)

c. Institution(s) where work was carried out, the city and state where located.

The institutions where the work was carried out MUST NOT BE IDENTIFIED IN THE BODY of the abstract. Abstracts MUST present a clear, con- cise summary of the work, including: a. Objective (preferably one sentence). b. Methods used (number of subjects, materials,

procedure, analysis). c. Results obtained (use statistics when possible,

rather than descriptions such as “most,” “few,” or “many”).

d. Conclusion (based on data regarding original objective).

Introductions, historical data, literature reviews, and bibliographies should be EXCLUDED. Standard abbreviations should be used: kg, g, mg, ml, L (liter), mEq, m (meter), mOsm (mil- liosmols), mm (millimole) I (per), and % (per- cent). See also short list, #6 of instructions to typist. Place special or unusual abbreviations in parentheses after the full word the first time it appears. Use numerals to indicate numbers. Any special symbols, such as Greek letters that are not on a typewriter, must be drawn by hand in BLACK ink.

5. Each abstract form holds more than 250 words. Tables are permitted within the space. To make the abstracts readable, please use a font of sim- ilar size and spacing to elite type; for example, on a laser printer Courier 10 point, 12 pitch;

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Courier 12 point, IO pitch; Times Roman 10 point; or Times Roman 12 point. Abstracts that do not conform to the instruc- tions will not be considered for selection. Do not split a single study into multiple abstracts (unless the data is massive and of great impor- tance). In the past, abstracts have been rejected by reviewers when the same study was divided into 2-3 abstracts. Resubmission will not be allowed. Additional abstract forms may be obtained from the Society’s executive office at Suite #120, 19401 E. US. Highway 40, Independence, MO 64055 or by telephoning 816-795-TEEN. If you plan to submit abstracts, please ask for extra forms early; mail is somewhat slow. Enclose five (5) Xerox copies of the original ab- stract (as typed on the abstract reproduction form). The. typist should prepare seven (7) double- spaced, “blind” copies of the abstract. Identify the paper by TITLE ONLY (no names of authors or institutions should be listed). Be sure that identifying information is not included in the text of the abstract. Be sure to indicate if eligible for the Young Investigator Award. Complete and return BOTH the Authorization for Publication Forms (Form A and Form B). Note that these are diflerent forms-Form A ad- dresses the instance when the abstract is ac- cepted; Form B when the abstract is NOT accepted for presentation and thus is read by title only. Authorization Form A MUST be signed (this covers an accepted abstract). Should the author not wish the paper to be published if it is not accepted, indicate this PROMI- NENTLY on Form B (e.g., write across the page in red ink). Form B must be sent in regardless. Please enclose a check made payable to the SO- CIETY FOR ADOLESCENT MEDICINE (in U.S. funds) for $10 for each abstract submitted.

Selection of Abstracts:

Authors whose abstracts are accepted for presen- tation will be notified in November, 1992. Authors of papers that will be read by title only will also be notified at that time. Only the first author will be contacted. Authors of the top 6-8 Abstracts ELIGI- BLE for the Young Investigator Award will be no- tified at the same time that all Abstract acceptances are sent out and asked to send the Awards Com-

mittee Chairman a complete packet including a bi- ographical sketch, curriculum vitae, letter of nomination by a SAM member which designates the significance of the research to adolescent health care, a letter of support by a senior investigator, and a manuscript (background, methods, results, conclu- sion) by December 1, 1992.

Instructions to the Typist

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NOT be accepted. Practice typing abstract within an area the same size as on the official form. All typing must be confined to just within the lines of the abstract form. No prescribed margin is necessary. Abstract MUST be typed im black. Abstract MUST be on the form with the blue lines. A Xerox copy of the abstract form cannot be used. To make abstracts readable, please use a font of similar size and spacing to elite type; for example on a laser printer Courier 10 point, 12 pitch; Cour- ier 12 point, 10 pitch; Times Roman 10 point; or Times Roman 12 point. Faded-looking print will not be satisfactory. Single-space all typing on abstract form. Do NOT erase, Do NOT type in the indented area; this is for SAM use only. Set out heading thus:

MATERIAL KNOWLEDGE OF ADOLES- CENT HEALTH CARE. Charles Brown, M.D., John R. Gross, Jr., Ph.D., and Theresa W. Jones, M.D. Dept. of Pediatrics, Baylor Univ. College of Medicine, and VA Hospi- tal, Houston, Texas.

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Nat’1 Inst of Health NIH Pediatrics Ped. School Sch. University Univ Veterans Administration VA 7. Indent 3 spaces for each new paragraph.

Additional Copies, Index Card, Postcard, Envelope, Processing Fee, and Authori- zation for Publication Fovms: 1. 2.

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Enclose 5 Xerox copies of the original abstract. Type a double-spaced copy of the abstract on reg- ular WZ” x 11” paper. Identify the paper by TITLE ONLY: NO names of authors or institutions should be listed. Send this sheet and 7 copies to Dr. Emans. Prepare a 3” x 5” index card, listing title, au- thor(s), degrees, and place of origin as they ap pear on the abstract heading. Indicate mailing address of first author on this card. Include a stamped postcard addressed to the first author indicating the abstract title and name(s) of the author(s). This will be returned to acknowl- edge receipt. Acknowledgment will be made only if card is included. Include a stamped envelope addressed to first author. Attach enough stamps to return 3 oz. of material. This will be ~:sed to notify author re- garding acceptance or rejection. Submitters from

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foreign countries need only enclose an addressed envelope; we will provide postage. Include BOTH of the Authorization for Publica- tion Forms. These must be signed in order to publish abstract.. Include a check for $10 made payable to the So- ciety for Adolescent Medicine for each abstract submitted. Notation made whether abstract is

(a) Case Report or small series of cases (b) Research Abstract

Noiation is made on abstract form and checklist if abstract is e@ible for the Young Investigator Award.

Instructions for Mailing in Abstract Forms: 1. 08 NOT fold abstract @rm . Use cardboard backing

to avoid mail damage; send “First Class,” or “Air Mail” if foreign, to:

S. Jean Emans, M.D., FSAM Adolescent Unit-KS Children’s Hospital 300 Longwood Avenue Boston, MA 02115

2. Check list for submissions. See attached and sub- mit with EACH abstract.

DEADLINE: Abstracts must be RECEIVED in Dr. Emans’s office by Tuesday, September 15,1992.