 Call for Abstracts Guidelines
The Program Committee invites abstract submissions for platform presentations. To submit your abstract, please complete the on-line form by September 30, 2007. The principal author will be notified of the outcome of the submission by October 12, 2007.
Questions about the abstract submission process should be directed to conferences@cihi.ca.
Submission Format
All submissions should be sent electronically via the conference website using the on-line form. If you require an alternative to electronic submission, please contact conferences@cihi.ca.
Presentation Format
Platform presentations
A limited number of abstracts will be selected for platform presentations. These are typically 15-minute oral presentations followed by a 5-minute question period moderated by a session chair.
Note: Abstracts that are not accepted for a platform presentation maybe considered for a poster.
Selection Criteria
The following selection criteria will be used to review all abstracts:
- Abstract is written concisely with a clear statement of purpose;
- Relevance to conference theme and one or more program tracks
- The abstract has sufficient detail explaining context for the work, method/approach and evaluation of results/outcomes;
- New and innovative work is presented;
- Strengths and areas for improvement in the work are highlighted;
- Suggestions for further work are made;
- The abstract adds new insights and/or knowledge; and
- The abstract would be of interest to a diverse Canadian audience;
- Special interest will be given to abstracts that highlight any of the following areas: population health needs, public health, aboriginal health; and/or presentations that present a range of national, provincial, regional and local perspectives.
Conference Attendance and Registration
Speakers whose abstract has been accepted for presentation are requested to submit a registration form for the conference. Registration, travel and accommodation for accepted presentations are the responsibility of presenters.
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