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The Student National Medical Association
2008 SNMA Region II Conference: Mission Possible
Student Research Forum
Eligibility
1. Current SNMA members: Active (medical student) or Associate
(pre-medical)
2. Registered and present participant at 2008 Region II Conference
3. Research completed prior to or during their term in medical school
(for medical students)
Awards
1. Will be provided for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place.
2. Winners will be announced at the closing ceremonies on Saturday
evening.
3. Winners will be publicized in the JSNMA and other news publications
of the SNMA
Abstract submission must be received by October 14, 2008
Download the Student Research Forum Application Here!
Please read the following submission rules in their entirety and contact
Basil Williams if you would like a sample abstract as a reference. All
inquiries may be addressed to Basil Williams at
Basil.Williams@my.rfums.org.
2008 Region II Conference Student Research Forum
I. Abstract
a. Must be 300 words or less
b. One abstract per person
c. Must fit on 8 1/2 by 11 inch sheet of paper with 1-inch margins on
all sides
d. Include: Title, Introduction, Purpose, Methods, Results, Conclusion
e. Abstracts will be reviewed for completeness without error; selected
entries will be notified promptly.
f. Due Tuesday, October 14, 2008
II. Application
a. Must be complete
b. Include a valid mailing address, phone number, and e-mail address for
notification purposes.
Submit abstract and
application
to:
Basil.Williams@my.rfums.org
III. Poster Presentation during conference
1. Registration/Set-Up for presentation to be held Saturday, October
18th between 7:30-9:30 A.M.
2. Space available for presentation is 4' by 6' board; poster
presentation must fit into this space, attached to board by pushpins,
staples or any other means.
3. Each poster must include:
a. Title
b. Abstract
c. Introduction
d. Purpose
e. Methods
f. Results
g. Discussion
h. Conclusions
4. Participant must provide his or her own mounting materials.
IV. Oral Presentation
1. Judging will occur Saturday, October 18th throughout the day from
9:30 a.m. to 12 noon. Presenters must be present during a pre-assigned
30 minute time frame within this window. During this time frame, each
presenter will give an 8-10 minute oral presentation to the judges
explaining their research. Judges will evaluate each poster, as well as
the oral presentation, during the course of the 9:30 a.m. to 12 noon
time frame. Each presenter will be notified as to the time of their
oral presentation on the research forum bridge and will await the
judges' arrival to evaluate their presentation.
2. The oral presentation is a vital component of competition; therefore,
please be sure to register and be present at the conference to avoid
disqualification.
3. Schedules for poster presentations will be provided on Friday evening
via email and/or at the Friday Social located at the official hotel
site.
4. Failure to appear for the oral presentation will result in automatic
disqualification.
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