FOS invites delegates to submit abstracts of 250 words on any case presentation or research involving orthopaedic surgery that they have conducted
Abstracts will be shortlisted following submission and successful candidates will asked to present their work as an oral presentation or poster at FOSC Bristol.
Presentations and Posters will be judged on the day by leading orthopaedic surgeons.
The winning poster and winning oral presentation will receive the annual FOSC Scot prize certificate.
Abstract Submission Guidelines
Abstracts should be 250 words in length in 12 point Arial text
Please state in your submission whether you wish your submission to be considered for oral or poster presentation
(NB. Oral abstract submissions that are not shortlisted may be accepted as a poster presentation)
For research entries the abstract should be divided into: background, method, results and conclusion
Case presentations should be logically structured with patient identifiable details removed and appropriate consent gained.
Please include the following in your abstract submission:
Oral or Poster Presentation
Abstract Title
Name, Title, Institution, Stage of Training
Contact details
Co-author Information
Abstracts will only be accepted if all co-authors agree to the presentation, if authors have registered for FOSC Bristol and if the work has not been presented elsewhere.
Authors may submit one abstract for presentation only.
Only registered, attending authors will qualify for a certificate of poster presentation.
All submissions will be acknowledged and the outcome of your submission will be announced 1st April 2012.
Abstracts should be submitted to:
abstracts@Futureorthopaedicsurgeons.com
Oral Presentation Guideline
If your abstract is successfully shortlisted you will be given the opportunity to present your work as an oral presentation at FOSC Bristol.
Presentations should be in powerpoint format and last 5 minutes maximum. Any presentations lasting longer than 5 minutes will be stopped by the chairperson.
At the end of the presentation the presenter will be expected to answer questions from the floor lasting 2-3 minutes.
Please email in your presentation by 12th April 2012 to ensure smooth running on the day.
Poster Guidelines
If your abstract is successfully shortlisted you will be given the opportunity to present your work as a poster at FOSC Bristol.
Delegates will be asked to print and bring their poster for presentation on the day of the conference and will also be presented on the FOS website.
Posters should be A1 (0.594m x 0.841m) in external dimension
Posters should be presented in portrait format
Please seek copyright permission for any images, diagrams or tables used in the poster. Written confirmation of any copyright permission should be submitted along with an electronic copy of the poster.
Top Tips on Presenting a Poster
Packages such as “Powerpoint” make the task much easier and allow you to experiment. Avoid simply copying and pasting your abstract, succinctly capture points from your abstract.
Do not overload your poster, 500 to 750 words (including title, figure legends and tables) is advised.
The average reader spends 1-2 minutes on your poster so highlight your main points.
A clear structure is important, most people read from top left to bottom right going down any columns.
The poster is supposed to be readable from a distance of 1.5-2 m. The text should definitely be no less than 5 mm for capitals and tall letters, and preferably larger. Use a constant font throughout the poster.
Further information on poster presentation can be found
here.