Abstract Elements:
• Word Doc
• Limited to one page with a border
• Font: Arial in 11 pt
• Save abstract (last name, first name, presenting author category, symposium name)
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Abstract submission deadline: July 8 (no exceptions)
Please email your abstract to: sbccabstract@stonybrookmedicine.edu
Poster Elements:
• Size: 36 x 48
• Printing: FedEx Office on West Campus: Store #0116, 100 Nicolls Road,
Stony Brook, NY 11790-3407, phone 631.941.7043, email: usa0116@fedex.com
● You will be assigned a poster number and expected to display your poster on the
morning of the event. At the end of the event, you are responsible for removing your
poster.
Grading:
Introduction:
1 – Explanation of the main topic
1 – Introduction of already existing data or literature
1 – Goal/hypothesis of the studies
Methods:
1 – Poor: The relevance of the history, exam, etc., is not well explained
2 – Good: relevance of history, exam, etc., explained but with gaps in thinking
3 – Excellent: relevance of history, exam, etc., thoroughly explained
Novelty/Originality:
1 – Commonly reported event. Of local interest only.
2 – Some originality. Been reported before, but has some unique features
3 - Highly unique case. Never previously reported
Relevance and completion of the case presentation or review
1 - The case is incomplete with missing data or extrapolation of data is beyond the scope of
the presentation
2 - The case is complete and of some importance to clinical practice
3 - The case is complete and very relevant to clinical practice or describes a possible new
pathogenesis or mechanism of treatment
Language:
1 – Written and understandable
1 – Following the directions of submission
1 - Are unique abbreviations spelled out clearly the first time they are used?
Importance of the message of a case report
1 - Minimal message and importance. Minor interest only
2 - Quite significant results. Of some importance to clinical practice
3 - Highly significant results. Shapes clinical practice
A poster winner in each category will receive the following awards:
1. Undergraduate/ Graduate
2. Postdoctoral Associate - Research Specialist
3. Research Scientist/Assistant Professor
• Certificate
• The awards, in the amount of up to $500, will be in the form of reimbursement towards
professional memberships for scientific development and/or travel after you have attended a
professional conference. Both must be approved by the direct Mentor/Supervisor.