Guidelines

We welcome your abstract(s) for the 1st SICOM & AOCO 2024 in Seoul!

Important Dates

  • Abstract Submission Deadline: September 30, 2024
  • Notification of Abstract Acceptance: September 30, 2024

Category of Abstracts

  • Abstract submissions for SICOM & AOCO 2024 are welcome for any topics related to obesity or obesity-related metabolic diseases.

Format of Abstract

  • Abstracts should be submitted online in English.
  • The abstract structure should be as follows:
    • Abstract should be structured into the following headings: Background, Methods, Result, and Conclusion.
    • Abstract should not exceed 300 words. (Excluding Abstract Title and Spaces)
  • If an author is affiliated with hospital as well as university, please enter the name of the hospital for which he/she works.

SICOM & AOCO 2024 Scholarship

Eligibility

  • Overseas presenter (Including foreigners residing in Korea)
  • Accepted abstracts
  • In-person presentation
    * Scholarship recipients must meet the above three relevant eligibility criteria.

Requirement

  • Passport
    * Scholarship recipients must submit the passport to verify international participation.

Benefits for Winners

  • Travel grant USD 200 (to be provided in cash at the venue)
  • Award certificate of scholarship
  • Complimentary registration for all authors including co-authors

Notification of Abstract Acceptance

  • The Scientific Committee's determination on abstract acceptance is conclusive. Although the authors' desires for either oral or poster presentations will be taken into account, the committee reserves the right to propose a different format. Authors are not permitted to start any correspondence regarding the committee's decision. The first author, or the corresponding author, must respond to the acceptance notification of their abstract to confirm attendance.

Abstract Modification or Withdrawal

  • Withdrawal or modification of submitted abstracts is only available within the submission deadline.
  • Intent to withdraw an abstract should be conveyed via email to sicom@planbear.co.kr, along with the title of the abstract to be withdrawn.
  • Please be aware that the event office will not undertake the modification of your abstract on your behalf.