Abstract Guidelines

2013 Research Symposium - Not currently accepting abstract submissions

•  Download sample abstracts (PDF)  

 General Information

To be eligible to submit an abstract, you must be:

1. KCUMB student or a student seeking a medical or doctorate degree
2. Post-graduate resident or fellow
3. Faculty member
4. KCUMB alumni, researchers, scientists, clinicians or other professionals with terminal or related degrees

In the abstract submission form, you will be asked to include the following:

1. Presentation Type (Oral or Poster)
2. Title of the Abstract
3. Author(s) - Author Order
4. Abstract (250-word limit)
5. Area of Study
6. Type of Report/Study
7. Mentor (if student)

Specific Guidelines:

• Purpose/Introduction
  Rationale for the study, research question and objectives of the study
• Methods/Materials
  Brief description of technique, research design, models of inquiry and sources of data
• Results
  Summarized data or outcomes, including quantitative statistical significance, or qualitative descriptions of outcomes/inquiries
• Conclusions
  Brief interpretation of the results and implications to your field of study

Important: Changes will not be allowed after the final submission date of Oct. 8. An abstract with the same research project will not be accepted as a poster and an oral presentation. Different research projects may be allowed for one poster and one oral presentation. Presenters will be notified by the research committee by Oct. 8 if their research abstracts have been accepted.

Oral Presentations

You will have approximately 15 minutes for your oral presentation. Oral presentations must be accompanied by a Powerpoint presentation (version 2007). Rehearsal date and time will be coming soon.

Poster Presentations

• Download the Research Poster Template.doc
• Download the Research Poster Template (3 column).doc
• Download the Research Poster Template (4 column).doc

You must be present during the poster presentations to be eligible for judging.