THE ANZVS DERMATOPATHOLOGY PRIZE

Applications open: 24 April 2025 to 1 October 2025
Presentation date: Sunday 9 November 2025

Abstract Portal

The ANZVS Dermatopathology Prize will be awarded to the best presentation of a case study by either a Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia (RCPA) anatomical pathology trainee or early career pathologist OR an Australasian College of Dermatologist (ACD) accredited Registrar or early career dermatologist at either the ANZVS Vulval Education Day, Biennial Scientific Meeting or Specialist Pathology Workshop.

Eligibility

An applicant must be a registered trainee of the RCPA or ACD, or a Fellow of the RCPA or ACD of fewer than 10 years.  Previous winners are ineligible to apply.

Prize

The successful recipient receives AUD $1,000 and a commemorative plaque.

Disclaimer: In the event of a tie between two or more eligible applicants for the ANZVS Vulval Dermatopathology Prize, the prize money will be equally shared among the winners. Each recipient will receive an equal portion of the total prize amount, which is AUD $1,000. This disclaimer is intended to clarify the distribution of the prize in the case of a tied outcome. The decision of the judging panel is final, and no appeals will be considered.

Selection Criteria

All abstract submissions are assessed on:

  • The clinicopathological relevance of the topic/presentation
  • The contribution this case makes to existing knowledge  
  • Educational and interest value of the case

The award review panel will select cases from submissions that will progress to presentation at the ANZVS Vulval Education Day, ANZVS Biennial Scientific Meeting or ANZVS Specialist Pathologist Workshop.

APPLY

Before you apply, please read the Terms and Conditions and Abstract Submission Guidelines.  Submit your application via the abstract portal link below.  Applicants should refer to the ANZVS Conflicts of Interest Policy and Privacy Policy.

Selection Process

If you are selected to make an oral presentation, prepare your case in consultation with your Supervisor. Supervisors are encouraged to attend the session to support their trainee and provide expert comments.

The oral presentations will be assessed by a judging panel as determined by ANZVS.

On the day of the presentation:

  1. Presenter gives a presentation of up to 20 minutes (ideally 15mins plus 5mins Q&A).
  2. Following the presentation, the session chair will open the floor to the judging panel and audience to ask questions regarding the facts of the case, to be answered by the trainee.
  3. The judging panel will assess each presentation on the:

    • quality of presentation
    • educational value of the case
    • discussion of the literature and knowledge displayed
    • response to questions

The Prize recipient will be announced at the conclusion of the Specialist Pathology Workshop.

ANZVS reserves the right not to award the Prize if no presentation meets a sufficient standard.

Attendance at Pathology Workshop

Registration fees will be waived for successful applicants. Travel costs are to be covered by the applicant.


Abstract Submission Process

1
Read Abstract Submission Guidelines

2
Click on the 'Abstract Portal' button to open the portal and create an author account

3
Complete the online submission form

4
Accept Abstract Terms and Conditions and submit your abstract 

Abstract Portal

GUIDELINES

Authors must submit a separate abstract for each presentation put forward for consideration

  • Submission of Abstracts is open 24 April 2025 to 1 October 2025
  • Abstracts must be submitted via the online Abstract Portal
  • Abstracts should be no longer than 250 words
  • Receipt of your abstract will be acknowledged as soon as it has been received and checked
  • All submitted abstracts will be considered and the successful applicants notified by 8 October 2025
  • If the presentation includes clinical photos, presenters must ensure they have written consent from the patient


ABSTRACT FORMAT

Title

  • Title should be a maximum of 150 characters in length
  • Title should be descriptive, clearly identifying the key theme of the presentation
  • Do not use abbreviations in the title

Author/s

  • Name
  • Include professional titles (e.g. Dr, Prof) and qualifications (e.g. MBBS, FRCPA)
  • Affiliation (place of work)

Text

  • Abstracts should be a maximum of 250 words
  • Use standard abbreviations only


IMPORTANT DATES

Submission dates: 24 April 2025 to 1 October 2025

Notification of acceptance: 8 October 2025

Specialist Pathologist Workshop:  Sunday 9 November 2025


If you have any questions regarding the above information, please contact cherono@icebergevents.com.au.


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