Oral Communication Contest Guidelines
SCALPEL VI NEWEST ACTIVITY
From our Surcical society we’re excited to introduce a new feature in this year’s event: the Poster Communication Contest. For the first time, we’re inviting medical students to actively present their research and connect with a wider audience. This contest provides an exceptional platform for them to showcase their work while engaging dynamically with other fellow students & professionals. Participants will have the chance to share their papers, network with peers, and receive valuable feedback from experts on our panel. We are looking forward to welcoming over 200 attendees and enrich their experience with this new contest.
We eagerly anticipate the insights and enthusiasm that the upcoming Poster Communication Contest will contribute to Scalpel VI Surgical Congress. We encourage students to seize this opportunity for an inspiring, collaborative, and educational experience!
Regarding the Poster Communication Contest
This competition aims to highlight pioneering student research, offering participants an opportunity to present their insights, breakthroughs, and discoveries in the surgical and broader medical fields. Whether you’re introducing novel concepts or expanding on existing ones, this contest provides a platform for growth, learning, and recognition. Through this initiative, we seek to inspire academic exploration, facilitate knowledge exchange, and nurture a community of emerging professionals committed to advancing healthcare.
Hippocrates
Wherever the art of medicine is loved, there is also a love of humanity
Guidelines for Submission and Criteria for Evaluation
To take part in the inaugural Poster Communication Contest, applicants need to submit a research abstract. This process is intended to identify and highlight the work of the applicants. Be sure to read the guidelines below carefully so that your submission meets all necessary criteria.
1. Process for Submitting Abstracts
All applicants must submit a detailed abstract that clearly conveys the main elements of their research project. Each submission will be evaluated by a panel of experts. The review process will emphasize the quality, originality, and significance of each study.
After the abstracts are reviewed and selected, the corresponding authors will be invited to present their research in a poster format at the event. Only one author per accepted abstract will have the opportunity to present at the congress.
Deadline for Abstract Submission: December 22, 2024
Submission Portal: Please submit all abstracts online through the tab at the beginning of the page
Acceptance Notification: accepted applicants will be notified in early January 2025.
2. Requirements for Abstract Formatting
To ensure a consistent standards across all submissions, applicants must follow the formatting guidelines outlined below. Submissions that fail to meet these standards may not be considered.
- Length: with a word count ranging from 400 to 500 words.
- Framework: Please organize your abstract into these sections:
- Introduction and Objectives of the Study: background information for the research, highlighting key goals and the questions being investigated.
- Methods/Process/Action: Explain the methodology and approach employed in the research.
- Results/Impact/Discussion: Provide an overview of the main discoveries or expected results and their significance.
- Conclusions: Summarize key insights, propose future research avenues, or discuss potential implications for the field.
- Ethical Considerations: Provide a short overview of any ethical considerations relevant to the study, if applicable.
- Medium of Communication: All abstracts should be written in English to ensure they are accessible to an international audience.
- Format of the File: submit your abstract in a PDF format.
3. Typing Instructions
To ensure consistency in appearance, please follow these formatting specifications:
- Font: Arial, size 11.
- Justification: Fully justified alignment for all text.
- Line Spacing: Single line spacing throughout the document.
4. Tables and Images
Applicants may include visual aids to enhance the clarity and presentation of their research. Please observe the following limitations:
- Tables: A maximum of 1 table is allowed.
- Images: A maximum of 1 image may be included. The image should be in either JPEG or PNG format and clearly labeled with a caption.