1st PGME Global Health Research Showcase
Abstract Submission Form

Abstract Submission Dates
  • Abstract Submission Deadline extended to Thursday, December 28, 2017
  • Notification of Abstract Acceptance: Friday, January 12, 2018
  • PGME Global Health Research Showcase: Thursday, February 1, 2018.
  • Register for the Showcase from this link
Abstract Submission Details
  • Abstracts should include the following sections: Background, Objectives, Methods, Results and Conclusions.
  • Authors will be asked to choose their presentation format preference (E-poster or Oral) when they submit their abstract.
  • A number of abstracts will be selected for ‘quick’ Roundtable oral or E-Poster presentations where authors will be given 5 minutes to present during the PGME GH Research Showcase on February 1. 
  • In addition all accepted submissions will be posted at gh.postmd.utoronto.ca and will also be featured at PGME Global Health Day on May 31, 2018
Abstract Review Process
  • Abstracts will be reviewed by a PGME GH Research Committee, which is comprised of your peers —residents and fellows from across all postgraduate training programs. 
  • Abstracts will be reviewed for appropriateness and completeness of the information, scientific merit, impact, and relevance to the goals and objectives of GH @ PGME. 
  • Prizes will be awarded acknowledging the best E-Poster and best oral presentation.
  • All submissions will be acknowledged by a return email. 
    Global Health Research Showcase Leadership Team and Abstract Review Committee
    • Tehmina Ahmad, Internal Medicine
    • Shannon Chun, Emergency Medicine
    • Hourmazd Haghbayan, Internal Medicine 
    • Shambe Mutungi, OBS/GYN
    • Helene Retrouvey, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
    • Amruta Shanbhag, Geriatrics
    • Horia Vulpe, Radiation Oncology

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    * 1. Name of Primary Contact for Abstract Submission

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    * 2. Email for Primary Contact for Abstract Submission 

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    * 3. What is your  University of Toronto Program/Specialty/Sub-Specialty?

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    * 4. What  PGY are you in and at what University of Toronto affiliated hospital? (ie PGY3, Fellow, Sickkids)

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    * 5. Name, Program/Specialty/Subspecialty/PGY for all authors.

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    * 6. Abstract Title

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    * 7. Presentation format is:

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    * 8. From the drop down list, choose the Primary theme for your abstract submission.

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    * 9. From the drop down list, choose the Secondary theme for your abstract submission.

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    * 10. From the drop down list, choose the Tertiary theme for your abstract submission.

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    * 11. Enter your Abstract (250 words) under the following headings:
    Background/Introduction, Objectives/Purpose, Methods, Results and Conclusions/Findings

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