1. Abstracts are to be submitted online only. No abstracts shall be accepted as a email, Fax,
Hard copies etc.
2. Each member can submit a total of 3 abstracts (as presenting author)
3. All abstracts undergo an evaluation process. Based on the evaluation, a member can present
a maximum of 2 papers.
4. At least one of the authors should be a ratified member of VOS
5. The presenting author (which can be any of the 4 authors) Must Be A Ratified Member Of
VOS to contest for an award.
6. The presenter has to register for the conference
7. The submitted paper should not have been published in indexed journal/submitted for
publication in indexed journal.
8. Single case report will not be considered for Free paper.
9. Duration of presentation of Free Paper duration is 5 minutes only.
10. No change in presenting author is allowed during Free paper final session.
11. Institution / hospital affiliation and doctor’s name in the title or abstract should not be
mentioned and will lead to automatic rejection.