Module 1: April 7 to April 20

Lecture:

Preparing Research Abstracts: Few Words, Big Impact

and

Grace Under Fire: Oral and Poster Research Presentations

Faculty:  Alison Huang, MD, MAS
 
This session will focus on preparing structured abstracts for scientific conferences as well as for full-length manuscripts. How do you craft a research abstract that highlights the strengths and significance of your research and adheres to rigorous scientific reporting standards, while staying within required word or space limits?  What factors should be considered when deciding when and where to submit a research abstract to a scientific conference?  What process do conference organizers use to evaluate abstract submissions for poster, oral, or plenary presentations, and what common mistakes can result in abstract submissions receiving less consideration than they deserve?

This session will also address strategies for preparing effective oral and poster research presentations as well as discussing one's overall scientific mission at professional meetings. What are the best practices for creating visually appealing oral research presentation slides and research posters? How do you prepare talking points for research presentations that complement visual content without being overshadowed by it? How should you responds to questions and comments during research presentations, including hostile or multi-part questions and criticisms?