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Poster Presentations : How, What, and Why?

Poster Presentations : How, What, and Why?. Keri T. Holmes- Maybank , MD Division of Hospital Medicine Medical University of South Carolina. SSGIM & ACP - Scientific Research. Introduction Methods Results Discussion. SSGIM & ACP - Innovations. Statement of Problem or Question

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Poster Presentations : How, What, and Why?

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  1. Poster Presentations: How, What, and Why? Keri T. Holmes-Maybank, MD Division of Hospital Medicine Medical University of South Carolina

  2. SSGIM & ACP - Scientific Research • Introduction • Methods • Results • Discussion

  3. SSGIM & ACP - Innovations • Statement of Problem or Question • Objectives of Program/Intervention • Description of Program/Intervention • Findings to Date • Key Lessons Learned

  4. SSGIM - Vignette • Learning objectives • Case presentation • Discussion

  5. SSGIM - Outline • Title • Authors, institution, location • Learning objectives • Case presentation • Discussion • Conclusion (optional but encouraged)

  6. SSGIM - Learning Objectives • Bullet points • Only 1-3 objectives • Clear, concise • Clear link to conclusions

  7. SSGIM - Case Presentation • HPI • PMHx, Soc hx, Famhx, • ROS pertinent positive/negative • PE – pertinent positive/negative • Laboratory, biopsy, and imaging • Hospital course • Treatment • Only PERTINENT information • Bullet points

  8. SSGIM - Discussion • Importance of this case to audience • Support learning objectives • Support conclusions • Lessons learned • Subheading for your main message • Diagnostic criteria • Diagnostic modalities • Unusual presentation • Description of biopsy results • Treatments • Guidelines • Possible mechanisms

  9. SSGIM - Conclusion • Emphasize key points • Clearly linked to objectives*****

  10. ACP - Vignette • Introduction • Case Description • Discussion

  11. ACP - Poster Outline • Title • Authors, institution, location • Introduction • Case presentation • Discussion

  12. ACP - Introduction • Describe the clinical context and relevance • 1-3 sentences/phrase • BULLET POINTS

  13. ACP - Case Presentation • HPI • PMHx, Soc hx, Famhx, • ROS pertinent positive/negative • PE – pertinent positive/negative • Laboratory, biopsy, and imaging • Hospital course • Treatment • Only PERTINENT information • Bullet points

  14. ACP - Discussion • Importance of this case to audience • Support your conclusions • Lessons learned • Subheading for your main message • Diagnostic criteria • Diagnostic modalities • Unusual presentation • Description of biopsy results • Treatments • Guidelines • Possible mechanisms

  15. ACP - Conclusion • Emphasize key points • TAKE HOME MESSAGE • May be all your audience sees

  16. Title • Center • ALL CAPS • Largest font • Smaller font for author, institution, city and state • Upper and lower case for author, institution, city, and state • Affiliation – Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina

  17. Title NEW ONSET SEIZURES: REEMERGENCE OF INACTIVE SARCOIDOSIS TemeiaMartin,MD (Resident); William Moran, MD Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina

  18. Content Tips • Clear take home message • Clear why your case is of interest to audience • Design around 1-3 key points • Simple and concise • BULLET POINTS • Don’t be emotionally attached to the details • Omit details not essential to the main message • Abstract is redundant

  19. Figures and Tables • Use graphs for a purpose NOT to dress up • Emphasize learning points • Simple • Label graphs very clearly • Horizontal labels • Not too many columns or rows • Do NOT get too tricky

  20. Images • Real draw in vignettes***** • Large, clear • Center of poster, towards top • Do NOT bury • Use arrows • Review with radiologist

  21. References • Really small font • If necessary can print on separate sheet and attach to bottom right corner

  22. Poster Tips • Orderly, left to right • Organized • BULLET POINTS • Phrases • AVOID CLUTTER • Easy to follow flow of info

  23. Poster Tips • Use no more than 4 colors • No more than 3 sizes of font • No smaller than 24 point • San Serif fonts: ARIAL, Trebuchet MS, Helvetica • Prefer black font on white background

  24. Poster Tips • Abbreviations as you would in conversation • ex: chest CT, CBC, ABG • Generic names of drugs • Make it visual – photos, imaging, figures • Explanations on visuals

  25. Getting Your Poster Made • Lisa Fennessy, Art Services • Send the proof to Lisa Fennessy by email – no pdf • Lisa will print proof same day • Edit proof (maybe several times) • Final proof • Send the final one week before need poster

  26. Logo top left corner

  27. References • Tulsky A, Kouides R. Abstract Presentations. What do SGIM Presenter Prefer? J Gen Intern Med 1998;13:417-418. • Willett LL, Paranjape A, Estrada C. Identifying Key Components for an Effective Case Report Poster: An Observational Study. J Gen Intern Med 2008;24(3):393-397. • American College of Physicians. Internal Medicine. Preparing a Poster Presentation • Hamilton CW. A Stepwise Approach to Successful Poster Presentations. Chest 2008;134:147-459.

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