Evolution and Validation of Practice Standards, Training, and Professional Development

ii.

Use tables, figures, and concise bullet lists as much as possible.

iii.

Use a font size that can easily be read from about 5–6 feet (e.g., 24 point or greater).

iv.

Ease of readability is more important than aesthetics – Consider dark letters on a white

background.

Use a logical flow from left to right and from the introduction to the conclusions.

vi.

Unless required, do not reprint an abstract on a poster – It is unnecessary and uses valuable

space.

vii.

Most institutions have requirements to use logos – Comply with the requirements or potentially

run into last-minute challenges with printing.

viii.

Large-print formats have eased the production and transport of posters; however, review proofs

carefully for content changes before printing.

ix.

Commercial printers who will ship to the meeting site are a great alternative if last-minute

challenges develop.

If there are walk-rounds, be fully prepared to present the key points of your poster in about 5 minutes

to allow time for questions. It is important to confirm the time allotment set by each organization

because this may vary.

to review. In addition, have business cards available.

Plan to have at least one author stay for the duration of the poster session.

Virtual poster sessions are very similar in submission, review, and acceptance process. Presentations

are virtual and may involve the abstract only or a more detailed “poster,” with interactive sessions

scheduled with either random viewers or scheduled peer reviewers.

Platform presentation

Considered an honor of recognition for high-quality, innovative, or impactful work

Presentation is usually limited to 10 minutes, with 5–10 minutes left for questions.

Typical format is a brief slide presentation focused on the most important aspects of the work. Time

does not allow a detailed description of all aspects of the project.

Feedback in verbal or written format is often provided to the presenter.

May also require a poster presentation during one of the poster sessions (varies by organization)

Repeated practice with coauthors, peers, and colleagues, followed by critique and revision, is highly

recommended.

Reasons to participate

Professional obligation

Authors “take” from the process, so they should “give back.”

ii.

Contribute expertise to improving the biomedical literature

Professional service to an organization or journal

Recognition, tenure, and promotion – Professional service

Educational opportunity for trainees

Conflict of interest

Former trainee is author

ii.

Collaborator or coworker is author

iii.

Financial conflict of interest with the subject

Lack of expertise in the subject matter

Lack of time to meet the deadline because of other commitments