Save the Date! The 2026 Summer Conference & YPS Retreat is August 29 - 30th
Whether you're an established pathologist, a resident, or are newly in practice, the Summer Conference & YPS Retreat is perfect for you! Join us August 29 - 30th in San Antonio for a weekend of updates in pathology to expand your expertise and see your colleagues from around Texas. You won't want to miss out.
Be on the lookout for emails from TSP on registration updates and announcements.
Venue & Hotel Accommodations
Hyatt Regency Hill Country
9800 Hyatt Resort Dr
San Antonio, TX 78251
Nestled in the middle of the Hill Country, the Hyatt Regency Hill Country is the perfect weekend getaway for the summer. Perfect for a vacation (or staycation if you're local), enjoy the hotel's amenities after a day of learning with all the hotel has to offer including their 5-acre water park, spa, golf club, and multiple restaurants on-site.
The TSP Special Room Rate will be available when conference registration opens!
Agenda
Be on the lookout for the full agenda coming soon!
Mini-Abstract Series
Applications Closed
PLEASE READ THE BELOW GUIDELINES CAREFULLY!
Five (5) abstracts will be selected for Platform Presentation, with 7 minutes to present and 2 minutes for Q&A. Those not selected will be notified with the option to present a poster.
- Any trainee or prospective trainee in pathology, located in Texas
- You MUST be an active TSP/YPS Member in order to submit an application - click here to join!
- You CANNOT submit an abstract for Investigative AND Case Report. You must choose ONE Category
- You CANNOT submit more than one application/abstract as the main author. This does not preclude an individual from being included as co-authors in other abstracts. *Co-authors should not complete an application. Only the main author should submit an application.
- The abstract must be 350 words or less. This includes background, materials/methods, discussion & results. You are responsible for word counting your abstract before submitting.
- Abstracts are submitted with the understand that they represent work preformed primarily by the presenter and were not previously presented in a national meeting. This does not preclude subsequent presentation or publication in a referred journal.
- Abstracts should NOT contain the names of the author or institution.
- Though not required, it is strongly recommended that abstracts be broken down into four clearly defined sections: background, materials and methods, results and discussion.
- Topics may cover anatomic, clinical and experimental pathology. These include, but are not limited to:
- Report of one or more cases of diagnostic or conceptual interest
- An in-depth study of a case using a new method or variety of methods
- Investigative basic research in any branch of pathology
- Differential diagnostic problems encountered by the practicing pathologist
- Improvements or evaluation of new stains, methodology, or instruments
ADDITIONAL NOTES
- Individuals or institutions are responsible for their individual travel and hotel expenses, as well as retreat registration fees.
- Abstracts are accepted only be electronic submission. Those received by fax, routine mail, or email will not be considered.
- Eligible Winners are TSP Junior Members Only. Medical Students can submit an application/abstract but are not eligible to win a certificate.
- The TSP office will print all approved posters (as submitted in PDF Format) and will have displayed at the YPS Retreat for you. They will NOT be posted online.
SUBMISSION AND DEADLINE
All applicants MUST register to attend the Summer Conference & YPS Retreat in order to submit an application. You will be notified if your application has been selected for Platform Presentation no later than July 18. Those selected for Poster Presentation will receive instructions via email from the TSP Office no later than July 20th.
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