THE SECOND CLINICAL CONGRESS OF THE KOSOVA COLLEGE OF SURGEONS

About the Congress
Kosova College of Surgeons (KCS), which has been established as a scientific and advocacy body to lead the advancement of the discipline of surgery in Kosova, will have its first Clinical Congress on 15-18 September 2021 in Prishtina, Kosova.
Organizers:
Kosova College of Surgeons in cooperation with the Kosova Surgical Associations:
- Association of General Surgeons of Kosova
- Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons of Kosova
- Association of Orthopedists and Traumatologists of Kosova
- Kosova Association of Urologists
- Kosova Association of Gynecologists and Obstetricians
- Kosova Pediatric Surgery Association
- Kosova Association of Vascular Surgeons
- Kosova Thoracic Surgery Association
- Association of Ophthalmologists of Kosova
- Association of Maxillofacial Surgeons of Kosova
- Kosova ENT Association
- Cardiac Surgery
- Neurosurgery
- Kosova Association of Anesthesiologists
- Kosova Association of Emergency Physicians
Organizational Council
International Guest Speakers
Courses
Program
Thursday, September 15, 2022
18:00 – 21:00 OPENING CEREMONY
- Welcoming and introduction words – President of the Kosova College of Surgeons, Dr. Rifat Latifi
- Greetings – from guests and personalities
- Introducing the new members of the Kosova College of Surgeons – Taking the oath collectively
- Introducing the International Honorary Members of the Kosova College of Surgeons
- Approval of the executive team and inauguration of the President of the Kosova College of Surgeons
- Cocktail to conclude the first day
Friday, September 16, 2022
9:00 – 10:30
Scientific Presentations
10:45 – 11:00
Coffee break – plus Quick shots and e-Poster presentations
11:00 – 12:30
Scientific Presentations
12:30 – 13:15
Lunch – plus Quick shots and e-Poster presentations
13:15 – 14:45
Scientific Presentations
14:45 – 15:00
Coffee break – plus Quick shots and e-Poster presentations
15:00 – 17:30
Scientific Presentations
Saturday, September 17, 2022
9:00 – 10:30
Scientific Presentations
10:45 – 11:00
Coffee break – plus Quick shots and e-Poster presentations
11:00 – 12:30
Scientific Presentations
12:30 – 13:15
Lunch – plus Quick shots and e-Poster presentations
13:15 – 14:45
Scientific Presentations
14:45 – 15:00
Coffee break – plus Quick shots and e-Poster presentations
15:00 – 17:30
Scientific Presentations
17:30 – 18:00
Closing Ceremony of the First Clinical Congress of the Kosova College of Surgeons.
Awards for the three best presentations and for the three best posters.
20:00
Galla Dinner
Sunday, September 18, 2022
Tours in several Kosovar cities for international guests
Presentation types
- Oral Presentation. Each oral presentation will be 8 minutes presentation, with 3 minutes invited discussant and with 3 minutes Q&A. If your abstract is not selected as an Oral presentation, it will automatically be considered for a Quick shot or e-Poster presentation.
- Quick-Shot: These are 5 minutes presentation and 3 minutes discussion.
- ePoster Presentation: 3 minutes. e-Poster presentations may have up to 4 slides in addition to the title and authors.
- Video Presentation: If your video is not selected for a Video podium presentation, it will be considered for a Video e-Poster.
Abstract Submission Rules and Requirements
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- The abstract body (not counting abstract title or author string) must not exceed 300 words
- Graphs, photos and/or tables are accepted. There should not be identifiable patient name, data or face features.
- Video format: Must not exceed 5 minutes, sound optional, MOV or MP4 formats only.
SUBMISSION CHECKLIST
You will need the following information before you submit your abstract.
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- Principal Contact & Presenter Information (name, address, phone number and email address)
- Name and email address of sponsoring member
- List of Authors
- Abstract body (300 words or less)
- Use font 12, Times New Roman
- Please ensure that there are no grammar errors
- 2 Self-Assessment Questions and answers for CME in case your paper is accepted for oral presentation or Quick-shot
Deadline for submission: May 31, 2022.
Notification for authors: June 15, 2022
Manuscripts for oral presentation: May 31, 2022. Papers with the highest evaluation will be published in the Kosova Journal of Surgery, whilst all accepted papers for presentation in the Congress will be published in the Clinical Abstract book.
- NOTE: Abstracts, posters, or videos that have been previously presented and published will be rejected.
Registration fee
DATE
15-18 September 2022
CITY
Prishtina
VENUE:
Hotel Emerald
ACREDITATION
Kosova Chamber of Doctors
Presenters – 20 credits
Participants – 15 credits
ABSTRACT
Submission deadline: May 31, 2022