Symposiums
Deadline for submissions: 13 February 2018
A Symposium is 90 minutes in length and speakers present varying perspectives on a common theme, issue or question. Submissions should be designed to offer conference delegates the opportunity to interact with presenters and preference will be given to timely topics that will favor highly interactive discussions.
The session convenor chair should have experience moderating symposiums, understand the subject matter and be able to guide the session to ensure a connection between presenters and delegates.
Conflict of Interest
We support the Canadian Medical Association's Policy on Guidelines for Physicians in Interactions with Industry. A conflict of interest may exist if a presenter is affiliated with, or has financial interest in a commercial organization that may have a direct or indirect interest in the subject matter of his/her topic presentation. This policy is not intended to prevent a presentation and the information you disclose will not influence the review of your abstract.
As the conference is accredited by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC), all sessions must include three learning objectives that meet their guidelines. Review the recommendations on how to draft RCPSC-approved learning objectives.
Submission Guidelines
Submissions must meet the following criteria:
- Submissions must be completed using the template provided and be submitted electronically.
- Template can NOT be changed to include additional sections.
- Submissions must not exceed two pages.
- A maximum of two (2) Symposiums may be submitted as the presenting author.
Submissions that do not adhere to these criteria will not be accepted for peer review.
Online Submission
As part of the online submission process, you will be prompted to:
- Create an account for the 2018 Public Health Vaccination Forum.
- Submit a short and precise title that will capture a reader's attention.
- Select Symposium as your preferred method of presentation.
- The submitting author certifies that all co-authors /co-presenters agree to the submission.
Symposium applications MUST be submitted using the template.
Symposium Acceptance
- Final decisions regarding acceptance will be made by the Scientific Review Committee and submitters will be notified of the selection on or before Friday 9 March 2018.
- All speakers who present must be registered for at least one day of the conference by 6 April 2018 in order to be included in the conference program. Exhibitor and sponsor passes CANNOT be used by presenters.
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