Sunday, June 15, 2008, 24.00 hrs CET.

Please read the instructions carefully and access the submission site by clicking the link below.

• The text cannot exceed 250 words, excluding title and authors
• A maximum of two institutions per author is allowed.
• Tables may be included, however a 25 word penalty will be added to the word count.
• No graphics are allowed

Type your abstract in a common Word Processor (e.g. MS Word). Please save a copy of the file with the abstract text only (no title or authors). This file can then be used for a "file upload" (most convenient way of submission). The upload feature supports and converts tables within the document. Special characters are widely supported.

1. When entering the submission page (link below), hit "" on the left side of the page.
2. Fill in all required fields and save your personal information by clicking "Continue" on the online form.
3. Click on "Submit new abstract".
4. Carefully follow the step-by-step instructions.

1. Login with the username and password that you received when creating the account.
2. Click on the displayed abstract to be changed or completed.
3. Continue your submission or click on desired menu item you wish to change.

1. Login with the username and password that you selected when creating the account.
2. Click on "Submit new abstract".
3. Carefully follow the step-by-step instructions

 Browser Issues

• The system is optimised for MS Internet Explorer. Some advanced features will be available only with this or more recent browsers. However, submission is possible with other browser versions.
   

• Cookies must be enabled on your system

 Account management - Personal Information - Password

• Please create one account per submitting author. The system stores your information. If you choose to submit more than one abstract you will not need to create another account. See "Returning users" above.
   

• After you created the account, the system will display a password and username that will allow you to return and edit, delete or withdraw your abstract. A confirmation email with the access information will also be sent to you for later reference.
   

• Personal information can be edited if necessary by clicking the "Profile" icon (e.g. in case of an address change). Attention: All correspondence regarding the acceptance of your abstract will be e-mailed to the address given by you in the "profile section". Please complete all the fields accurately.
   

• Please remember that the confirmation letters will not be sent by post. Thus if the given email address is mistyped, wrong or the mailbox is full or out of order, and the confirmation email does not reach you in time, you may miss important deadlines (e.g. reduced registration fee).

 Corrections - Withdrawal

• Titles of submitted or started abstracts are displayed in the Welcome Area, together with the information on whether the submission is complete or incomplete. To edit one of these abstracts, simply click on the title.
   

• Changes and withdrawals can be made until the deadline of Sunday, June 15, 2008.
   

• The submission system stores the information in "real time". The moment you reach the "Summary" within the submission process and the system tells you "This submission is complete" your abstract is completed and has been received. However you will still be able to come back and make modifications until the deadline.
   

• Please make sure you print the summary page for your records. The system also has an e-mail confirmation feature. Simply click the appropriate link on the summary page and fill in your email address(es) in the appropriate box.

 Support

• For support during the submission process, please send an email to oegai2008@medacad.org
  or call ++43 1 405 13 83 13 between 9.00 - 17.00 hrs CET.