Electronic Abstract Submission

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Step 2 of 4: Abstract Format & Layout Guidelines.

Abstract Presentation Types: Abstracts may be submitted for presentation as an oral paper or as a poster presentation. Posters are presented as traditional posters only. Only 3-4 abstracts are selected for oral presentation from each category (Clinical Practice Focus or Research Focus). Abstracts not selected for oral presentation will automatically be considered for poster presentation.

Abstract Presentation Categories:  There are two options for the focus of the submitted work: -

1.  Clinical Practice Focus – this category is for the presentation of work which demonstrates an improvement in patient care or diagnosis through the application of existing MR techniques. This is an opportunity to share your innovative ideas with your colleagues. The category does not require a formal study to have been undertaken.
   
2.  Research Focus – this category is for the presentation of work which describes novel or innovative MRI investigations or developments which have been tested by standard research methodology, i.e. a hypothesis is tested, results are obtained and analyzed and a conclusion is drawn as to whether or not the hypothesis was correct.

Options for the presentation may include:

  • Describing a technique and its applications that you currently employ.
  • Presenting innovative ways to improve professional practice.
  • Undertaking a literature review to research a topic/technique that is new or uncommon for the purpose of presenting your colleagues with an overview of current practice or standard of care.
  • Conducting your own research into a new technique or application.
Examples of abstracts for the Clinical Practice Focus and Research Focus categories are provided to assist you in preparing your abstract.
 
Clinical Practice Focus Abstract Example 1 Research Focus Abstract Example 1
   

Clinical Practice Focus Abstract Example 2

Research Focus Abstract Example 2

 

Abstract Elements
The purpose of the abstract is to define the precise subject of the presentation to an audience. The abstract title should be short, informative and contain the major key words. An abstract must contain sufficient information so that if published it would be a complete report independent of presentation. The text should not contain statements alluding to results or conclusions not presented within the text.

A properly submitted abstract will have the following elements:

Clinical Practice Focus:

  • Title
  • Authors and institutions
  • Background
  • Teaching Point
  • Summary or Conclusions
  • References (Truncated listing if space is an issue)

Research Focus:

  • Title
  • Authors and institutions
  • Background or Purpose
  • Methods
  • Results
  • Conclusions
  • References (Truncated listing if space is an issue)
Abstract Format
  • The abstract must not exceed one page.
  • The page size should be set at 8.5" (21.5 cm) wide x 11" (28 cm). The top margin must be at least 0.5" (1.25 cm) and the bottom
  • margin at least 0.5" (1.25 cm), with right and left margins of at least 0.5" (1.25 cm).
  • Use 10 point type with a standard font (e.g. Arial, Times New Roman, Helvetica).
  • Tables, graphs, images or references may be used but must fit within the page.
  • Abstract templates have been provided in Step 3 to assist you in formatting your abstract.


Author Listing

  • Authors and institutions will be listed in the abstract portion of the syllabus as follows: Jane Doe, RT(R)(MR), University Hospital, Los Angeles, USA. Only five (5) co-authors will be printed in the syllabus. Additional authors will be listed as "et al.”
NOTE: Compliance with the above specifications is compulsory – any abstract that does not comply with these specifications will not be accepted for review.