Abstract submissions are now being accepted for the 2026 Annual Meeting.

Click HERE to learn more and view eligibility requirements.

2026 Annual Meeting

Florida Chapter’s 2026 Annual Meeting & Edward M. Copeland, III, MD, FACS Research Symposium

Saturday, April 11 - Sunday, April 12, 2026
Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute

Venue Information

Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute
62 Columbia St., Orlando, FL 32806
Easy, complimentary parking on site

Registration

Early Registration Rates:
Member (Florida/South Florida Members): $200
Non-Member: $250
Resident/Fellow-in-Training: $85
Medical Student: $40

Early Rate Deadline: March 1, 2026
Cancellation Policy: Cancellation requests must be made in writing and received on or before March 11, 2026. Cancellations and registrations postmarked after the deadline date will not be eligible for refunds. There is a $50 handling fee for all refunds and returned checks.

Accommodations

Towne Place Suites by Marriott Orlando Downtown (across the street from Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute)
51 Columbia St. | Orlando, FL 32806
(407) 601-5100
$149 + tax per night

Embassy Suites by Hilton Orlando Downtown
1.2 Miles
191 E. Pine St. | Orlando, FL 32801
(407) 841-1000
$120 Standard and $140 Deluxe

Residence Inn by Marriott
2.5 Miles
680 N. Orange Ave. | Orlando, FL 32801
(407) 482-1500
Standard Room $154 + tax per night

*Please call hotel directly and mention Orlando Health to receive a discounted hotel rate.

Call for Abstracts: Podium and Poster Opportunities

Submission Deadline: February 2, 2026
Finalist Notification: By March
Lead Author Registration Deadline: March 25, 2026

Distinguished Edward M. Copeland, MD Resident Paper Competition

Entries will be accepted for the following categories:

  • Basic Science

  • Clinical Science

  • Commission on Cancer (CoC)*

  • Advocacy

  • Education

All entries are encouraged, including papers presented elsewhere. However, winners from another ACS local or regional chapter competition will NOT be eligible as an award finalist.

The top 3 scoring papers from each category will be selected for an oral podium presentation at the annual meeting. Entries not selected for a podium presentation will be considered for a poster presentation.

Spectacularly Challenging Cases and Surgical Surprises

Submissions of case studies from residents and fellows (ACS and Associate Fellows only) will be considered for presentations during an interactive case presentation session at our 2026 Annual Meeting.

We are looking for surgical cases and experiences that:

  • Are not routinely seen in practice

  • That were treated in a unique fashion

  • Cases/experiences where the clinical presentation and/or challenge of management produced knowledge and insights that have educational value

Individuals with cases that include the following components are encouraged to apply:

  • Robots

  • 3-D Printing

  • Imaging

  • New Surgical Tools and Devices

  • Minimally Invasive Surgery

  • Simulation

  • Biomaterials

  • Precision Medicine

Submit!