CALL FOR ABSTRACTS

The Call for Abstracts for the CAGP-CCSMH 2024 Annual Scientific Meeting is now CLOSED!

Notices of acceptance will be sent out early May.

Further details may be requested from those whose abstracts are accepted. Selected abstracts will be published in the CAGP-CCSMH ASM Book of Abstracts and in a future issue of the Canadian Geriatrics Journal (www.cgjonline.ca).

Abstract Submission Guidelines

Information about Abstract Submissions

• All abstracts must be submitted through the CAGP-CCSMH abstract submission portal.
• Please note that we encourage abstract submissions in French.
• Submissions from pharmaceutical companies will not be accepted.
• When you are submitting your abstract, we would like you to answer the following question: “How are you incorporating diversity, inclusivity and/or equity in your presentation?” Please consider this when you are preparing to submit.
• The categories for abstract submissions include poster presentation, oral presentation, workshop, deep-dive presentation, symposium, and clinical case presentation.
• Given that we only have a certain number of spaces available in the program, the 2024 ASM Planning Committee may change the format of the presentation you submit to optimize the number of presentations possible. In many cases, we may accept your presentation in a poster format due to limited space. However, the poster session is a very important and appreciated part of our scientific program—it has left our attendees asking for more!
• All abstracts must be submitted in the standardized format irrespective of presentation preference and must consist of a title, background, methods, results, and conclusions. The maximum word count is 250 words. 

Abstract Category Definitions

The abstract categories are defined as follows:

Clinical Case Presentation: This presentation is intended for informative clinical cases. There should be maximal audience participation, interaction, and discussion. The clinical case must be supported by literature and evidence around the teaching and learning points. 

Oral Presentation: An oral presentation is approximately 15 minutes in length (the exact time will be confirmed, but this presentation typically consists of an 11-minute talk followed by a 4-minute question and answer period). 

Poster Presentation:  There will be dedicated poster sessions scheduled throughout the meeting, at which presenters will have the opportunity to interact with delegates. There will also be an award for Top Poster Presenter and our very popular Track Poster Session for trainees, which is a facilitated poster session allowing the presenter the opportunity to receive constructive feedback.

Symposium: A symposium is a presentation that consists of two or three separate talks around a similar theme and is 60-90 minutes in duration. To submit your symposium, fill in the required fields including overall session abstract and an abstract of no more than 250 words for each individual talk within the symposium.

Workshop: A workshop is 60-90 minutes in length and must be highly interactive, lively, and informative. Workshops are particularly suited to sessions encouraging skills development or in which role play or other dynamic teaching approaches are desired.

Deep-Dive Presentation: *New this year* A deep-dive presentation is 60 minutes in length, presented by an individual speaker. Deep-dives are suited to sessions offering an in-depth exploration of a particular topic / area of research.

For a sample of an abstract, please take a look at the Book of Abstracts from 2023.

Learning Objectives

All submissions require three learning objectives. Key information about Royal College expectations for learning objectives can be found here. Please avoid verbs that are often used but are open to many interpretations (e.g., appreciate, have faith in, know, learn, understand, believe). Click here for a link to suggested verbs. 

Instructions

• Abstract submissions are due on March 26, 2024, by 11:59 p.m. EST. - CLOSED
• Abstract submissions will be accepted through the online submission platform only.
• Once you have completed the online submission, you will receive an immediate automated confirmation of receipt of your submission.
• All abstract submissions will be peer-reviewed.
• Please include the title, the three learning objectives and the abstract text of no more than 250 words.
• Learning objectives must indicate what the participants will learn from the presentation in terms of knowledge, skills, or attitudes.
• If research results will not be ready by the time of submission, you must submit in a poster format.
• In keeping with accreditation requirements, a minimum of 25% of the presentation time must be allotted for audience discussion and participation.
• You will receive an email notification of the 2024 ASM Planning Committee’s decision regarding your submission in the first week of May 2024.
• All applicants are responsible to register and pay in full to attend the conference. 
• By submitting your abstract, you agree to have it published in the Canadian Geriatrics Journal.