Call for Abstracts


The CDA invites abstract submissions for oral and poster presentations from CDA members and associates in good standing for consideration in the upcoming conference program. Abstracts will only be accepted from non-CDA members who fall under one of the following categories: Proposed Members, Medical Students, or Industry Sponsored.

Important: Before submitting an abstract, please carefully review the abstract submission guidelines, including eligibility.

Submit Abstract

Abstract submissions will only be accepted online. The deadline for submissions is January 16, 2023. Notice of abstract acceptance will be provided on or around March 6, 2023.

All authors of accepted abstracts will be required to submit a conflict of interest disclosure for inclusion in the final program after the judging process is complete. A condition of acceptance is that the presenting author must register for the conference. Confirmation of registration must be received by April 19, 2023 in order for the abstract to advance to the final program.

Important Dates:

Abstract Submission Deadline
Monday, January 16, 2023

General Registration Opens
Wednesday, March 1, 2023

Notice of Abstract Acceptance
On or around Monday, March 6, 2023

Early Bird/ Presenting Author Registration Deadline
Wednesday, April 19, 2023

Hotel Room Rate Expiration
Thursday, May 11, 2023

Fourwaves is the official abstract platform partner for the 98th CDA Annual Conference.