Georgia Academy of Family Physicians
Annual Research Poster Presentation
Held in Conjunction with the GAFP’s Annual Scientific Meeting
Saturday, November 7, 2015
Atlanta, Georgia
CALL FOR POSTERS
Postmark Deadline October 9, 2015
The Georgia Academy of Family Physicians is seeking submissions for the Annual Research Poster Presentation to be held Saturday, November 7, 2015, during the GAFP’s Annual Scientific Assembly.
Posters presented may be research results, case reports, summer projects, or educational projects. Posters may address any topic relevant to family medicine. Medical student projects previously presented at medical schools or student “Research Days” are accepted. Concurrent (2015) submissions to other conferences such as NAPCRG and STFM are considered legitimate and are, in fact, encouraged. Submissions are for poster presentations.
CRITERIA: Submissions from Pathway to Medical School Pre-med students, and GAFP members who are medical students, residents and practicing physicians/fellows are welcome. Students who have participated in summer preceptorship programs are especially encouraged to submit a poster on their summer experience.
Please note, previously published work will not be accepted as a submission.
Submission Format:
Entry Form- One entry form should be completed for each abstract and poster submission.
Abstract- One copy of an abstract should be submitted with an electronic copy of your poster. The abstract should be no longer than 250 words. (“Works in progress”, shell tables and omission of “discussion” section are acceptable). Email entry form, abstract, and electronic copy of your poster to Angela Flanigan, Director of Education .
Please note: If your poster is accepted for presentation, you are responsible for bringing and mounting your posters at the Westin Buckhead Atlantaon Thursday, November 5th- 3pm-6pm, Friday, November 6th 7am-5pm, OR Saturday, November 7th by 7am. We recommend you mount your posters before Saturday to give meeting attendees the opportunity to view your research.
The GAFP will supply the poster board and pins for mounting. Please do not ship your posters to the GAFP office.
Review:
All submissions will be reviewed by a minimum of three (3) members of the Education & Research Committee. Posters will be judged for awards at the time of presentation at the meeting. Review will focus on the following:
- Significance of findings for practicing family physicians;
- Quality of presentation of findings; and,
- Quality of methods used to generate findings.
In instances in which the above criteria do not apply, reviewers will seek to evaluate the extent to which the submitted presentation will be of interest to family physicians.
Selection Process
Each submission will be reviewed by a panel of judges and finalists will be notified via email by Friday, October 23rd.
Presentation Format:
Poster presentation – Information should be designed to fit a space no larger than 36” tall x 48” wide. The board to mount your poster will be provided to you.
Judging Process:
Poster judges will receive a copy of your abstract and poster (if available) prior to the judging. You will have limited time (approximately 5-7 minutes) to visit with each judge as they review all of the posters accepted into the competition. Please make your few minutes with the judge count by being concise, thorough, and knowledgeable of the presented research.
Research Awards:
Awards are given to promote research in the Academy and are reserved for submissions of exceptional quality. One award will be given for the best presentation in the following categories:
- Pre-med Students (one $500 award)
- Medical Students (one $500 award)
- Residents (one $500 award)
- Practicing physician/fellow(1 recognition award.)
All winning posters will be published in a GAFP publication following the November meeting.
For more information, please contact Angela Flanigan (404) 321-7445 or
Georgia Academy of Family Physicians
Annual Research Poster Presentation
Held in Conjunction with the GAFP’s Annual Scientific AssemblyExhibition
November 7, 2015
Westin Buckhead Atlanta Hotel - Atlanta, Georgia
CALL FOR POSTERS
Please type or print legibly
TITLE:AUTHOR(S) - (underline the presenter's name):
PRESENTER IS: / Pre- Med Student Medical Student Resident Physician/ Fellow
CONTACT PERSON:
INSTITUTION:
ADDRESS:
CITY: / STATE: / ZIP:
TELEPHONE: / FAX:
EMAIL:
THIS POSTER PRESENTS WORK WHICH, AT THE TIME OF SUBMISSION, WAS:
Completed / In Progress
KEY WORDS:
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ATTACH ONE COPY OF ABSTRACT AND SEND WITH ELECTRONIC POSTER SUBMISSION TO:
Georgia Academy of Family Physicians
3760 LaVista Road, Suite 100
Tucker, Georgia 30084
Phone: 800-392-3841 or 404-321-7445
*Please note: Presenters are responsible for mounting their posters before the competition and for removing your poster following the competition - posters will not be returned by mail.