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EFISDS 2025 Young Surgeon Awards
Call for Abstracts, Surgical Videos, and Research Proposals

The European Federation of the International Society for Digestive Surgery (EFISDS) invites young surgeons and residents to submit their work for the EFISDS Annual Congress 2025.
We welcome submissions that highlight innovation, research excellence, and clinical progress in the field of digestive surgery. Contributions are invited in the following categories:
  • Scientific Abstracts
  • Surgical Videos
  • Research Proposals
All submitted materials will be evaluated by a joint EFISDS–EDS Scientific Committee, composed of senior faculty and international experts in digestive surgery.
Selected entries will be invited for oral presentation during the ESD–EFISDS Session – Emerging Voices in Digestive Surgery, a session dedicated to showcasing the work of young surgeons and residents.


This session is scheduled for September 13th, 2025, during the final day of the EFISDS Annual Congress.
All selected oral presentations will receive the EFISDS 2025 Young Surgeon Award, in recognition of their outstanding scientific and clinical merit.
Please note the following requirements to be eligible for submission:
  • The presenting author must be a member of EFISDS. Membership applications can be submitted via the official website: www.efisds.eu
 
  • The presenting author must be registered for the EFISDS Annual Congress 2025

Submission Categories and Guidelines

1. Scientific Abstracts

Eligibility: Open to all clinicians, surgeons, researchers, and healthcare specialists in digestive surgery.


Submission Guidelines:
  • Language: English
  • Word Limit: 300 words (excluding title and author information)
  • Structure: Background, Methods, Results, Conclusion
  • Format: Plain text; no tables, figures, or images
  • Originality: Must represent original work not previously published or presented
  • Submission Platform: [Insert submission link]
  • Authorship: The first author must also be the presenter and fulfill all submission requirements.
  • Review Process: Peer-reviewed by the EFISDS–EDS Committee. Top two submissions will be selected for oral presentation and award consideration.
  • Presentation Details: 12-minute presentation + 3-minute discussion

2. Surgical Videos

Eligibility: Open to all clinicians, surgeons, researchers, and healthcare specialists in digestive surgery.
Submission Guidelines:
  • Language: English narration or subtitles
  • Duration: Maximum 12 minutes
  • Format: MP4 or MOV
  • Content: Innovative surgical techniques
  • Accompanying Abstract: 250-word summary
  • Submission Platform: [Insert submission link]
  • Authorship: The first author must be the presenter and fulfill all requirements.
  • Review Process: Evaluated by the EFISDS–EDS Committee for educational value, clarity, and innovation. Top two submissions will be selected for presentation and award.
  • Presentation Details: 12-minute presentation + 3-minute discussion

3. Research Proposals

Eligibility: Early-career researchers in digestive surgery
Submission Guidelines:
  • Language: English
  • Length: Maximum 2,000 words
  • Structure: Introduction, Objectives, Methodology, Expected Outcomes, References
  • Format: PDF
  • Submission Platform: [Insert submission link]
  • Authorship: The first author must be the presenter and fulfill all requirements.
  • Review Process: Evaluated by the EFISDS–EDS Committee for scientific merit, feasibility, and potential impact. One proposal will be selected for award.
  • Presentation Details: 12-minute presentation + 3-minute discussion

EFISDS Young Surgeon Awards

Award Categories:
  • Best Scientific Abstract
  • Best Surgical Video
  • Best Research Proposal
Eligibility:
  • Age ≤ 40 at the time of submission
  • First author must present the work and fulfill all requirements
  • EFISDS member
  • Fully registered for the EFISDS Annual Congress 2025
Award Benefits:
  • Certificate of recognition
  • Free registration for the next EFISDS Congress 2026
  • Oral presentation during the ESD–EFISDS Session
  • Full waiver of the Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in Cancers (MDPI), valued at 2,900 CHF
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Important Dates

  • Submission Opens: June 1, 2025
  • Submission Deadline: July 30, 2025
  • Notification of Acceptance: August 8, 2025
  • Congress Dates: September 11–13, 2025

For submission and details, visit: https://efisds2025congress.amisns.edu.pl/
For inquiries, contact: efisds2025congress@amisns.edu.pl
We look forward to your contributions and to celebrating the next generation of excellence in digestive surgery.