2027 Annual Meeting

ABSTRACTS

7TH ANNUAL THOMAS R. RUSSELL, MD, FACS
2027 Surgical Trainee Research Award Competition

KEY DATES

Friday, January 29, 2027 | Submission Deadline

Monday, March 1, 2027 | Notification of acceptance

Thursday, March 4, 2027 | Confirm your participation

Wednesday, March 24, 2027| Reserve your hotel room

Friday, April 9, 2027 | Podium Presentations due to NCCACS

April 23-25, 2027 | NCCACS Annual Meeting

The Northern California Chapter of the American College of Surgeons (NCCACS) is pleased to announce the 7th Annual Thomas R. Russell, MD, FACS, Surgical Trainee Research Award Competition, to be held as part of the NCCACS Annual Meeting, April 23-25, 2027 at the Claremont Resort and Club in Berkley, CA.

This CALL FOR ABSTRACTS invites residents, fellows, medical students, pre-medical college students, and other surgical trainees to submit original work in any areas of surgical basic science, clinical investigation, surgical education, and healthcare outcomes research.

ABSTRACT ELIGIBILITY

The research must have been conducted at a Northern California institution with an ACS-member mentor and conducted by a trainee or student of an accredited Northern California surgical training program.

Abstracts should represent original research that has NOT been previously published.  Prior podium or poster presentation is allowed.

RESEARCH COMPETITION

• Twenty abstracts will be selected for oral presentations (10 full oral, 10 quick shot) during the NCCACS Annual Meeting, April 23-25, 2027, at the Claremont Resort & Club in Berkley, CA.

• As part of a NCCACS partnership with the Journal of Surgical Research (JSR), the top 10 abstracts will be invited to submit full manuscripts to JSR for expedited review as “2027 NCCACS Annual Meeting Manuscripts.”

• To be considered for expedited review, full manuscripts must be submitted by July 30, 2027.

• The Thomas R. Russell, MD, FACS, Surgical Trainee Research Award Competition winners will receive a cash prize.

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

• The abstract word limit is 250 words. There are no other specific format requirements.

• Submit via this web-based submission process only.

• Graphs and figures are not required. Only one graph or chart per submission.

• Graph or charts in .jpg format only

• We will not accept .doc or .PDF file graphs or charts

• Do not include institution names in the abstract body or Methods.

• Include a title and a list of authors with institutional affiliations. Please include the institution, phone, and email of the surgical trainee entering the competition and the corresponding senior author/mentor of the work.

• The surgical trainee in the author list who is entering the competition (typically the first author) must have performed the research and must be available to give an oral presentation of the work at the Annual Meeting.

• You may submit more than one abstract, but only the highest scoring will be accepted.

• ALL presenting authors must complete the disclosure information on page 5 of the submission form.

AGENDA

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HOTEL

Claremont Resort & Club
41 Tunnel Road
Berkeley, CA 94705

Experience the timeless elegance of the historic Claremont Resort & Club, a Bay Area landmark offering luxurious accommodations, outstanding resort amenities, and breathtaking views of San Francisco Bay and the city skyline.

EXHIBITORS

We invite your company to participate in the 2027 Northern California Chapter of the American College of Surgeons (NCCACS) Annual Meeting, taking place April 23–25, 2027, at the Claremont Resort & Club in Berkeley, California.

NCCACS represents surgeons throughout Northern California and serves as a strong voice for surgical professionals navigating the complex and ever-changing field of surgery.

The Annual Meeting offers a valuable opportunity to connect directly with surgeons, residents, nurses, hospital administrators, and other healthcare professionals. Our exhibit and sponsorship opportunities provide meaningful engagement with attendees in an intimate setting while maximizing your company’s visibility and return on investment. Exhibitors will have opportunities to interact with attendees throughout the meeting, including during scheduled breaks.

We look forward to your participation and welcoming you to Berkeley!