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POSTER PROGRAM
ABSTRACT SUBMISSION
If the submission is a research project, the first
sentence must state the purposes or specific
objectives of the study. Methods should describe the
study design, subjects, and evaluative procedures.
Clear documentation of statistical methodology should
accompany the methods/results section. A summary of
the results must be stated in the abstract to support
the final conclusions. Please do not include
statements about providing further data or
conclusions at the time that the abstract is presented.
If the submission is an overview or a theoretical
position paper, state the purpose and methodology, if
appropriate. The body of the abstract should include
the main points that are to be made as well as the
conclusion(s).
Abstracts of posters are limited to 500 words in
length, (not including figures, tables, or graphs) and
must be presented on a single page/poster. Poster
boards are limited in size to four feet high by eight
feet wide (4’x8’).
Abstracts must present new data. The author must
certify that no prior copyright or ownership applies to
the abstract or poster.
Once an abstract is accepted, it may not be revised
prior to publication. Updated material may be
presented in the poster or during the presentation.
Award winners will be encouraged to give an oral
presentation at a future annual conference.
Authors of posters must be registered attendees for
the conference at the time of submission in order to
be considered for the poster program and
competition and to have the abstract published.
At least one author must be a SOCRA member prior
to abstract submission in order to qualify for the
Special Recognition Award.
Abstract applications received postmarked after July
31 will not be included in the abstract/poster
evaluation and award process, but will be accepted
for the poster sessions at the Annual Conference.
Poster sessions will be conducted as a distinct part
of the program.
POSTER EVALUATION PROCESS
Abstracts are submitted and scored prior to the
annual conference. Abstract scores are based on the
following criteria; Impact on Clinical Research, Impact
on Audience, Originality, Adequacy of Findings and
Conclusions, Adherence to Format, and Clarity
The displayed posters are scored by the evaluation
committee during the first day (Friday) of the
conference, Poster scores are based on Flow / Layout,
Impact on Clinical Research, Impact on Audience,
Adequacy of Findings and Conclusions, Adherence to
Format and Clarity
The highest combination of the abstract score and
poster score determines the finalists, up to five in
each category
The finalists are notified on Friday evening of
conference and invited to a question and answer
Poster Session that is scheduled on Saturday from
(8:30 am – 10:00 am)
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Finalists gather in the Track 1 area on Saturday
morning to present a brief review of their poster
(image projected on screen)
Finalists are afforded two to three minutes to
present their poster, followed by a question and
answer session with interested attendees and the
selection committee. Up to two original authors of
the poster may present
Presentation scores are based on Effectiveness of
Delivery, Impact on Clinical Research, Impact on
Audience, Adequacy of Findings and Conclusions,
Delivery, and Adherence to Format
The presenter with the highest aggregate score
among abstract, poster, and Q&A session for each of
the two categories (management and clinical trials)
is awarded $500 and a fee waived registration to the
2025 Annual Conference to the primary author
Special recognition awards will be announced (and
awarded) at the Sunday morning closing plenary
session
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