2009 SGEA Regional Conference

 

Submission Guidelines and Examples

 

Effective Teamwork = Excellence in Patient Care

 

Session Types for Proposal Submission

 

ORAL PRESENTATION

 

The oral presentation is the traditional platform presentation of a research or evaluation project, completed or in progress. The format consists of a 15-minute presentation of the background, methods, results and discussion/conclusion with time for questions and discussion with the audience.

Review Criteria:

• Clarity of proposal (background, methods, results, discussion)
• Problem of statement, conceptual organization
• Design of study
• Data collection and analysis
• Soundness of conclusions

Proposal Format: (Limit 800 words)

• Title
• Background
• Methods
• Results
• Discussion/Conclusions
• Abstract (75 words, not included in 800-word proposal limit)

Past Oral Presentations:

• "Determining the Teaching Workload for an MD Curriculum"
• "An Analysis of Student Comments in a Peer Evaluation of Professionalism"
• "Applying a Modified Angoff Standard-Setting Process to a Clerkship OSCE: Lessons Learned"

Click here to see an example of an Oral Presentation proposal in PDF format

POSTER

A poster is a visual presentation of a project, research study, innovative program or other structured experience. A display of the program or experience will be attached to a 4' by 6' bulletin board provided at the meeting. Authors will be expected to be present with their poster during the poster session.

Review Criteria:

• Timeliness and potential for interest
• Appropriateness of proposal for the poster format

Proposal Format: (300 words or less)

• Title
• Project/Program Description
• Abstract (75 words, not included in 300 word proposal limit)

Past Posters:

• "The Creation of a 4th Year Elective: Becoming a Resident Teacher"
• "Professional Development in Geriatrics for Community-Based Generalist Faculty"
• "Educating Family Practice Residents about CAM"

Click here to see an example of a Poster proposal in PDF format

 

 

DEMONSTRATION

If you have developed educational materials, web- or computer-based applications, or simulations that you would like to demonstrate, please choose this session format. Designated time during the program for this session will allow presenters to demonstrate their innovative materials to interested participants. The informal format is designed for participants to visit multiple presenters. Presenters will be responsible for bringing laptops, projectors and any other necessary equipment. Tables and chairs will be provided. This session is not for commercial vendors.

Review Criteria:

• Timeliness and potential for interest
• Appropriateness of proposal for the Demonstration format

Proposal Format: (300 words or less)

• Title
• Audience - Who will be interested?
• Description of educational materials or innovation
• Abstract (75 words or less, not included in 300 word proposal limit)

Past Demonstrations:

• "Teaching Medical Microbiology with Standardized Patients and Moulage"
• "Viewer Friendly Technique for Placing Posters on the Web"
• "Web Enhancement of Surgical Morbidity and Mortality Conference"

Click here to see an example of a Demonstration proposal in PDF format

SMALL GROUP DISCUSSION

Small Group Discussions are intended for presentation of a timely topic, issue, or problem which would generate lively and useful dialogue or debate. Unlike the Workshop format - where the emphasis is on imparting to the audience a particular skill or core set of knowledge (for example) - Small Group Discussions offer an ideal venue for the sharing of ideas, strategies, and opinions. Multi-institution proposals are encouraged, and presenters/facilitators will have 90 minutes to define the issue or problem and orchestrate input from those who have experience addressing it. Strategies to encourage active audience participation should be explicitly described.

Review Criteria:

• Timeliness and potential for interest
• Clarity of Proposal
• Appropriateness of proposal for the Small Group Discussion Format
• Experience/expertise of the presenters

Proposal Format: (800 words or less)

• Title
• Description of the issue/topic and rationale
• Session objectives
• Strategies for audience involvement
• Session plan
• Presenters
• Abstract (75 words or less, not included in 800 word proposal limit)

Past Small Group Discussions:

• "Does the Recognition of Faculty Have to be a Win/Lose Proposition?"
• "Defining the Role of Simulation in Reducing Medical Errors"
• "Innovations and Fun with Systems-Based Practice Education"

Click here to see an example of a Small Group Discussion proposal in PDF format

WORKSHOP

The Workshop format is similar in structure to the Small Group Discussion, although the purpose here is to train or educate audience members in a given skill or knowledge base. As such, the goal of this 90-minute session is to allow audience members to acquire or practice a particular skill (for example). The presentation should be designed to give audience members a chance to work on a common problem - so a "hands-on" approach can be taken. Strategies to encourage audience members' active participation should be explicitly described, and multi-institution proposals are encouraged.

Review Criteria:

• Timeliness and potential for interest
• Clarity of Proposal
• Appropriateness of proposal for the Small Group Discussion Format
• Experience/expertise of the presenters

Proposal Format: (800 words or less)

• Title
• Description of the issue/topic and rationale
• Learning objectives
• Session plan
• Presenters
• Abstract (75 words or less, not included in 800 word proposal limit)

Past Workshops:

• "Teaching in an Outpatient Setting: Providing Models for Improvement"
• "Integrating Various Simulations in Teaching and Assessment"
• "Troubleshooting Your Presentations: How to Become a More Effective and Interesting Presenter"

Click here to see an example of a Workshop proposal