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When and Where
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Date: Wednesday, October 15th, 2008
Location:
Queen Lane Medical Campus. 2900 Queen Lane, Philadelphia, PA 19129
Deadline for Submitting Abstracts: Platform presentations - Monday,
August 25th, 2008
Poster presentations - Monday,
September 15th, 2008.
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Categories
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Showcasing Basic Science and Clinical Research performed by Graduate and
Medical Students, Clinicians and Post-doctoral Fellows of College of
Medicine. High school students and Undergraduate students from local universities
are invited to attend and present their research.
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Events Schedule
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Events Include:
- Morning poster sessions
- Catered lunch
- Special guest lecturers
- Afternoon platform session
- Dinner banquet and awards ceremony
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Instructions for Hanging Posters
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- Poster Board Dimension: 4' x 4'
- Posters need to be hung by 8:45 am.
- Exact location where your poster is to be presented will be provided
when you arrive for registration at Queen Lane on October 15th, 2008.
- Poster should be removed between 4:30 - 6:00 pm.
- Thumb pins will be provided for hanging posters.
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Outline of Judging Poster Presentations
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- Subject Matter
- Shows Knowledge of Project and Background Material
- States Hypothesis Clearly
- Data and conclusions Support and Address Hypothesis
- Shows Ideas/Concepts For Future Work
- Professionalism
- Vocal Behaviour (Clarity, Vitality, Vocal Fluctuations)
- Body Language (Minimal Distractions)
- Organized Presentations of Project
- Ability to Handle Questions
- Physical Presentation of Poster
- Organization of Poster
- Neatness of Poster
- Easily Comprehended
- Poster Highlights Key Points
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Outline of Judging Platform Presentations
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- Scientific Merit
- Shows Thorough Knowledge of Project and Background
- States Hypothesis Clearly
- Data and Conclusions Support Hypothesis
- Highlights Key Concepts
- Shows Ideas/Concepts for Future Work
- Professionalism
- Vocal Behaviour (Clarity, Vitality, Vocal Fluctuations)
- Body Language (Minimal Distractions, Eye Contact)
- Organized Presentations of Project
- Ability to Handle Questions
- Physical Platform Presentation:
- Sets Framework
- Clearly Organized Slides
- Use of Transitions
- Visual Comprehensions of Slides
- Slides Highlights Key Points
- Effective Summary/Closure
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Please feel free to contact
Angelo Milone
for additional information and watch this site for
further announcements.
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