A: Overall, the selection process is designed to be uniform, transparent, and member-driven. For each candidate abstract, reviewer ratings and comments are summarized and all identifiers are removed. The mean scoring (5*Superior+3*Good+2*Acceptable-5*Unacceptable) is applied uniformly, inherently ranking the candidate abstracts. Using this ranking, the top abstracts are invited for podium presentations. If the meeting has a poster session, the remaining abstracts with acceptable scores (mean score greater than two) are invited for poster presentation. Alternates to the podiums are promoted if needed. Abstract presentations are arranged by co-chairs.