Call for Abstracts

The Society for Education in Anesthesia (SEA) is requesting abstract submissions for presentation at the 2027 Spring Meeting to be held April 16-18, 2027 at the Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel, The Depot in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The theme of the 2027 Spring Meeting is: "Honoring 100 Years of Anesthesia Education: Past, Present, & Future".

Abstract Submission Process

Abstracts submissions will be accepted in one of three categories:

The entire abstract is limited to 400 words. Abstracts pertaining to education are sought in areas such as (but are not limited to):

Medical Student education
Resident and Fellow education
Faculty and Clinician continuing education
Faculty evaluation, development
Technologic advancements
ACGME core competencies
ACGME Milestones

You can view the submission guidelines and grading criteria for each abstract category below.

Designed Research Studies in Anesthesia Education

Curriculum in Anesthesia Education

Innovative Ideas – Idea Lab Workshop

Important Information for Abstract Submissions

The author(s) MUST submit their abstract through Abstract Scorecard for consideration.

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Is your abstract appropriate for SEA?

Please review the screening tool below to determine the appropriate category for submission.

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Deadlines

The Committee on Research in Education requests that abstracts be received by Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at 11:59pm (Eastern Time) so that constructive suggestions may be sent back to the abstract submitter. The Committee expects to notify authors of acceptance/denial in Early November 2026.

Meeting Registration Fee

All abstract presenters are expected to pay the full SEA registration fee, according to their appropriate registration level (member, non-members, resident, etc.). No discounts will be provided.

Philip Liu Awards for Innovations in Anesthesia Education

Two “Philip Liu Awards for Innovations in Anesthesia Education” will be presented at the SEA Spring Meeting:

Philip Liu Award for Innovation in Anesthesia Education – Education Research
Philip Liu Award for Innovation in Anesthesia Education – Innovation in Curriculum

The author(s) of the top scoring abstract in each category submitted by a member of SEA or sponsored by a SEA member will be awarded a "Philip Liu Award for Innovations in Anesthesia Education” and will be provided with:

A $1,000 cash award
An opportunity to present their data in an oral presentation at the SEA Spring Meeting
Plaque/Trophy

SEAd Sprout Awards for Innovations in Anesthesia Education

Two “SEAd Sprout Awards for Trainee Abstracts in Anesthesia Education” will be presented to trainees or students presenting abstracts at the SEA Spring Meeting:

SEAd Sprout Award – The Best Trainee Abstract: Education Research
SEAd Sprout Award – The Best Trainee Abstract: Innovation in Curriculum

Abstracts eligible for these awards must:

Be submitted for the Spring Meeting in either the Designed Research Studies in Anesthesia Education or Curriculum in Anesthesia Education categories
Have a student, resident, or fellow first author
Be presented by the first author trainee or student at the meeting

The author of the top scoring abstract in each category will be provided with a $500 cash award.