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Three options are available for presentations. Indicate your preference on the submission form or within the file that is submitted. The options are
- Oral panel presentation during concurrent breakout sessions (15-minute presentation, and 5 minutes for question and answer) (one presenter per abstract), or
- Poster session, or
- Oral round table presentation (more discussion, handouts)
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To be considered for the program, you must prepare and submit abstracts according to the instructions by October 2, 2007.
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Format (This is very important.)
- The online form will prompt you to cut and paste your abstract into the "Abstract Title" field. All other content (authors, objectives, methods, results, conclusions, learning objectives, and key words) should be cut and paste into the "Paste Your Abstract" field.
- Use text only. Do not use italics, diagrams, boxes, borders, or tables. No graphics are permitted.
- Use active voice and spell out all abbreviations and acronyms for first reference in the text.
Length
- Make abstract presentation titles no longer than 15 words or 100 characters.
- Make abstract text no more than 250 words or 1,500 characters.
Submission Requirements
In order for your abstract to be eligible for review, it must contain the following information:
You may download the Biographical Data and Conflict of Interest Disclosure forms and review the content; however, you will be required to ENTER the information directly into online forms.
NOTE: Only one presenter is permitted per abstract. The online abstract system will not allow you to submit your abstract as final, and subsequently for review, unless ALL of the required information has been entered into the appropriate sections.
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- Presentation should relate to one or more of the abstract topics, meet the overall goals of the conference, and be of significant public health importance.
- Purpose/objectives should be clear and well described.
- Work should be performed using rigorous scientific methods (scientific-/epidemiologic-related submissions) or should have appropriate program planning and evaluation methods (programmatic submissions).
- Results or outcomes should be described in the abstract and be relevant to conference participants.
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Abstracts must be submitted electronically through the conference Web site no later than October 2, 2007. An E-mail confirming receipt will be sent to the submitter.
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We will notify abstract submitters whether the abstract is accepted or rejected by December 15, 2007. We will not accept every abstract for presentation. If the abstract is accepted, the submitter will receive a request to confirm availability to attend the conference and make the presentation. Information will be included on the type of presentation format, date, and time in that communication. Submitters are responsible for responding to all notices sent by Team PSA on behalf of the abstract.
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| Presenter's Responsibilities |
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- Presenters are responsible for all expenses related to participating in the conference, including transportation, registration fee, lodging, and meals.
- Presenters are strongly encouraged to furnish handouts for 75-80 participants.
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