Frequently Asked Questions

April 26–30, 2023

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The Registration Fees page has detailed fee information for the General Session, Pre-Meeting Courses, and other options.

The meeting registration fee includes tuition for the general session; electronic handouts and presentations; on-demand access to videos of the general session presentations; general session breakfasts, lunches, refreshment breaks; and admittance to the opening reception, exhibit hall, poster session and reception, as well as the president's reception. AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ will be earned by attending the meeting.

As a medical trainee student, you may complete our online meeting registration form to receive the student rate. Verification letter / documentation is required to be uploaded at the time of registration. Please note that without this verification / documentation, you will not be eligible to receive the student rate. Nonmember residents/fellows are not considered medical trainee students.

The Fellows Course 2023 is a special supplemental session designed to address the unique needs of current and prospective breast fellows. Participation in the complimentary program is reserved for fellows participating in a year-long multidisciplinary breast surgery fellowship program and residents entering or interested in a breast fellowship. Registration for the general session is required to attend this course.

Note: All non-member fellows or residents must provide a letter from their program director verifying their status to register for the Fellows Course 2023 and must email registration@breastsurgeons.org to register and attach documentation.

The certification written examinations have moved to a more convenient online format with on-demand access any day and time convenient for the certification candidate. Information regarding the certification process, exam registration, and preparation is found under the website's Clinical Resources tab: About Certification and Accreditation

Yes, you may attend our meeting at the non-member rate. However, you can receive a discounted rate by becoming a member. Please visit our "Becoming a Member" page for more information.

If you are unable to make your payment through our PayPal payment service, please contact the Society at registration@breastsurgeons.org for further assistance.

Download a printable Official Invitation (pdf). To request a personalized letter of invitation, please email your request to registration@breastsurgeons.org. A letter will be sent to you via email in 2–3 business days.

Yes, you may register on site, but please be aware that all registration fees increase onsite. Space in our pre-meeting courses will be subject to availability.

No, the ASBrS does not offer one-day-only registration. You must register for the entire meeting.

No, the ASBrS does not have a separate registration for the exhibit hall only. You must register for the entire meeting.

You may send a colleague in your place, but you must request a meeting registration transfer in writing by emailing registration@breastsurgeons.org.

At the time of online payment, receipts are emailed directly from PayPal, our payment processing company. To download your registration summary and payment confirmation, go to "My Meeting Materials" on your account page.

Registered guests may attend the opening reception, president's reception, and poster session and reception. A guest registration may only be purchased by a General Session attendee. An option to purchase a guest registration is available on the meeting attendee's meeting registration form, or if registration has already been completed, the meeting attendee may purchase a guest registration onsite by visiting the Registration Desk outside of the General Session (Hynes Hall D).

Guest registration is not open to industry representatives.

Please contact the ASBrS office at 877-992-5470 or email your questions to registration@breastsurgeons.org.

Sheraton Boston Hotel
39 Dalton Street
Boston, Massachusetts 02199

Please note that there are 4 meeting hotels the Society has contracted a block of rooms at a reduced rate. For more information and a list of hotels, visit our Hotel Accommodations page.

To make a reservation, request a confirmation or cancel your room, please contact the hotel directly.

Our housing block closed as of March 30, 2023. To make a reservation please contact the hotel directly.

Refunds will be issued on reservations cancelled at least 72 hours in advance of the confirmed arrival date. To cancel your reservation, please contact your hotel directly.

Our housing block closed as of March 30, 2023. Any inquiries or changes must be communicated to your respective hotel. Let them know if your reservation is in the ASBrS Housing Block.

If the hotel front desk staff is not able to assist you with your reservation questions or concerns, please visit the Society's housing desk, located in the Hynes Hall D pre-function area onsite at the Hynes Convention Center.

Our housing block closed as of March 30, 2023. Any changes must be communicated to your respective hotel. Let them know if your reservation is in the ASBrS Housing Block.

The Hynes Convention Center and meeting hotels are just 4.6 miles from Logan International Airport. Please be aware that traffic can be extremely heavy at any time. You should plan on the taxi, ride share, or shuttle ride taking at least 20–30 minutes.

Transportation is the responsibility of each attendee. There are taxi, ride share, and shuttle services available at Logan International Airport.

Thursday, April 27
Opening Reception in Exhibit Hall: 7:30 pm–9:00 pm

Friday, April 28
Exhibit Hall Hours: 9:00 am–4:00 pm
Break in Exhibit Hall: 10:00 am–10:30 am
Lunch in Exhibit Hall: 12:15 pm–1:15 pm
Break in Exhibit Hall: 3:30 pm–4:00 pm

Saturday, April 29
Exhibit Hall Hours: 9:00 am–4:00 pm
Break in Exhibit Hall: 10:00 am–10:30 am
Lunch in Exhibit Hall: 12:00 pm–1:00 pm
Break in Exhibit Hall: 3:00 pm–3:30 pm

No, we do not accept membership dues payments onsite, but you may renew your membership online. You may also mail or fax your payment to the address/fax number below. For bank transfer details, email membership@breastsurgeons.org.

Yes, access "My Meeting Materials", which will provide you with meeting materials for all portions of the meeting and pre-meeting courses you are registered for.

The ASBrS does not provide childcare onsite.

There are no organized activities for guests.

To request special needs/assistance please email registration@breastsurgeons.org.

The ASBrS registration counter is not secure, and we are not responsible for any personal belongings. Please visit the bell stand for a secure place to leave your belongings.

Video and Photography Policy

General Session: Non-flash photography and audio or video recording using hand-held equipment for strictly personal, social, or noncommercial use are permitted in the general session if not disruptive as determined by ASBrS. However, recording or streaming presentations in part or in their entirety for any commercial or non-personal use is strictly prohibited without prior permission from the ASBrS. ASBrS and the authors/presenters (as appropriate) retain copyright to their own work and reserve the right to ask for takedown of copyrighted material, this policy notwithstanding.

Pre-Meeting Courses: Photography and video recordings are strictly prohibited.

Abstract submission is closed.

Posters will be grouped by topic and the staff will try to accommodate your request, but ASBrS cannot guarantee this. Please email abstracts@breastsurgeons.org for more information.

Yes, all poster presenters must register for the Annual Meeting.

Yes, the abstracts will become available on the 'Annual Meeting' tab after the embargo lifts on Thursday, April 27, 2023, at 9:00 AM Eastern.