The Planning Committee welcomes submission of abstracts for oral presentations, poster sessions, pre-organized symposia, and skills-building workshops that focus on the broad spectrum of critical issues in the field of STD prevention and related fields. In addition, the committee welcomes suggestions for formally structured debates on current questions in STD prevention that have no clearly agreed upon solutions.
One of the unique features of the National STD Prevention Conference is the planned interface of science, program, and policy for STD prevention. Research presented at this conference should have explicit program or policy relevance. Toward that end, the Planning Committee strongly encourages authors to consider and present the practical implications of their work and to explicitly address in abstract submissions how findings will impact program, policy, and/or research. Therefore, the abstract format includes a section called "implications for program, policy and/or research." In addition, the organizers are interested in research, programs, and policy that have succeeded, partially succeeded, and failed in achieving anticipated results. All such findings can be particularly useful to researchers, policy-makers, and program managers, so that they can learn from experience and refine their efforts accordingly.
All presenters must be registered to attend the conference. Note that early bird registration is due Monday, March 13, 2006; Pre-registration is due Monday, April 17, 2006.
Click
http://www.cdc.gov/stdconference/2006/registration.htm to register for the Conference.
Abstracts must be in English.
You may submit up to 2 abstracts on which you are the primary author, only one of which can be submitted in the category of oral, symposium, or workshop.
In total, the abstract text must contain no more than 300 words
. No images, charts, or tables are allowed.
All submissions must adhere to specified formats described under Abstract Requirements.
For each presenter, please provide: name, degrees, affiliation, mailing address, email address, phone number, fax number, education,
professional experience,
and
conflict of interest disclosure. These items are not included in the 300 word limit. Information can be cut and pasted from an existing CV. Please note that poster abstracts do not require information about education, professional experience and conflict of interest disclosure.
For all other authors you are only required to provide name, affiliation, city/State, and email address.
You are strongly encouraged to compose the abstract text in your own word processor before submitting it online. Be sure to check spelling, word count, and conformance with the guidelines given below.
Notification of abstract status is anticipated to be provided by
Wednesday, February 8, 2006.
Final acceptance is conditional upon registration of all presenters.
There are five types of sessions: oral presentations, posters, symposia, workshops, and debates. Selected abstracts not accepted for oral presentation may be accepted for presentation in poster form during a designated poster session. The timing of poster sessions will be confirmed when the program is finalized. Authors are required to be available for discussion of their work during the designated poster session. Further instructions for presentation of posters will be given on notification of acceptance. To view specific requirements, click below:
Oral Presentation Poster Presentation Symposium Workshop Debate
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Up to 6 oral presentations will be grouped together according to topic.
Information required for submission:
Abstract (300 words in length), organized into 6 sections with the following headings:
Background
Objectives
Methods
Results
Conclusions
Implications for Programs, Policy, and/or Research
Measurable Learning Objectives
To make these objectives measurable, use wording such as:
"By the end of the presentation participants will be able to (e.g., discuss, identify, list, describe, evaluate, summarize, explain, demonstrate, organize, answer, etc.) key factors related to incorporating routine chlamydia screening in managed care organizations."
The learning objectives are not included in the 300-word count.
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Posters will be displayed throughout the conference with designated times for authors to be present at their poster for discussion.
Information required for submission:
Abstract (300 words in length), organized into 6 sections with the following headings:
Background
Objectives
Methods
Results
Conclusions
Implications for Programs, Policy, and/or Research
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Expert panel organized by attendee. Preference will be shown for panels that reflect a balance between research, program, and policy. Symposia should address new or complex topics that do not easily lend themselves to other presentation formats (e.g., data trends are typically better suited to poster format or 10-minute oral presentation).
Information required for submission:
Abstract (300 words in length), organized into 4 sections with the following headings:
Background
Objectives
Content
Implications for Programs, Policy, and/or Research
Panel Line-up Please include title of individual talks and presenters. Note that complete author information, biographical information and disclosures are required for all presenters as indicated in the general guidelines.
Measurable Learning Objectives
All abstracts submitted for symposium presentation must also include no more than 2 learning objectives. To make these objectives measurable, use wording such as: "By the end of this session, participants will be able to (e.g., discuss, identify, list, describe, evaluate, summarize, explain, demonstrate, organize, answer, etc.) key factors related to incorporating routine chlamydia screening in managed care organizations."
The learning objectives are not included in the 300-word count.
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Workshops should be designed to enhance skills and include interactive components. Workshops will be limited to approximately 50 participants. Information required for submissions:
Abstract (300 words in length), organized into 3 sections with the following headings:
Background
Purpose
Methods (instructional approach)
Note that complete author information, biographical information and disclosures are required for all workshop presenters as indicated in the general guidelines.
Measurable Learning Objectives
All abstracts submitted for workshop presentation must also include no more than 2
learning objectives. To make these objectives measurable, use wording such as: "By the end of this session, participants will be able to (e.g., discuss, identify, list, describe, evaluate, summarize, explain, demonstrate, organize, answer, etc.) key components of program evaluation."
The learning objectives are not included in the 300-word count.
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A limited number of debates will be featured as a new format for concurrent sessions in 2006. All debates will be formally structured to include presentation of 2 points of view, rebuttals and strict moderation. Significant care should be taken in selecting a strong moderator as well as debaters with broad knowledge of the topic. When the formal debate is complete, time will be allotted for audience discussion. Specific guidance will be provided upon acceptance.
Information required for submission:
Submission should include:
Proposed question
Presenters:
Proposed debater 1
Proposed debater 2
Proposed moderator
Note that complete author information, biographical information and disclosures are required for debaters and the moderator, as indicated in the general guidelines.
Measurable Learning Objectives
All debate proposals must also include no more than 2 learning objectives. To make these objectives measurable, use wording such as: "By the end of this session, participants will be able to (e.g., discuss, identify, list, describe, evaluate, summarize, explain, etc.) key issues related to HSV screening in STD clinics."
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If you already submitted a symposium, workshop or debate and you wish to view, resume, edit, or withdraw that session, log in below using the access codes already provided to you.
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