How to write an abstract for submission to a conference

Here is an example of an abstract that would need to be submitted for review to determine if you can present at a conference. Be sure to look on the web for word limits and other specific guidelines for conference abstracts. They are different for every conference.

Tri State Abstract

New look posters!

See here and here for how to design posters with the newer and more efficient format. This is a newer design, so not all posters will be made like this. However, the American Psychological Association (APA), Society for Behavioral Medicine, Society for Medical Decision Making (SMDM), and Society of General Internal Medicine (SGIM) are all organizations that are encouraging its use.

Examples from our lab are here and here.

Traditional posters see below:

This one link covers most all of what you need to know about how to do good traditional posters, papers, grant applications, and resumes in science. Please take a look.

Click here (webpage) or here (pdf) for instructions on how to design a poster in PowerPoint.

Here are some poster templates that you are free to use:

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Professional Free Templates (multiple sizes, layouts, vertical/horizontal)

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