The 10th Annual Safety in Spine Surgery Summit

Submit your abstract, paper, or project for an opportunity to present from the podium and win the Best Paper Award of $500!

Abstract submissions for the Safety Summit do not need to be formal papers, but rather should present any project that made a difference in spine surgery quality, safety, or value. Submission welcome in any area of spine surgery safety, including:

• Neuro safety
• Infection
• AVB
• Enabling Technology
• Host Optimization
• Systems, Culture, Etc.

Dates and Deadlines:

• Submission Deadline: February 14, 2025
• Notifications Sent: March 12, 2025
• Presenter Registration Deadline: April 18, 2025

Residents, fellows, and surgeons within their first 3 years of practice are invited to apply for an educational grant to attend the Safety Summit.

Grant Recipients will receive complimentary course registration plus $500 in reimbursement of travel expenses.

• Open to MDs and DOs practicing in the United States only.
• Recipients will receive complimentary course registration plus $500 in reimbursement of travel expenses.
• Grant recipients may be required to attend a Young Surgeon event the evening of Thursday, May 29 for their reimbursement to be processed.
• Grants will be awarded based on seniority and institutional diversity. Priority will be given to abstract presenters.

Dates and Deadlines:

• Application Deadline: March 5, 2025
• Notifications Sent: March 19, 2025