The MEFACOOG/Bayer Resident Research Grant of up to $5,000 is open to all residents, fellows and junior faculty in Osteopathic Postdoctoral Training Institutions to support research efforts. The deadline date for the MEFACOOG/Bayer Resident Research Grant is December 1, 2009. Get your application and guidelines here.

 

For other research grants go to the American Osteopathic Foundations website.

www.aof-foundation.org



MEFACOOG/Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals
Awards for Excellence in Poster Presentations

An annual educational program supporting AOA approved Obstetric and Gynecology Residents in Training & Osteopathic Medical Students Funded by a restricted educational grant from Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals


GUIDELINES FOR POSTER PRESENTATIONS:


Poster presentations provide the opportunity to exchange information both in-depth, as well as, on a one-to-one basis and are an excellent medium for unusual or multiple clinical case presentations. Simply prepared with photographs and laboratory information, poster exhibits encourage the exchange of findings and treatment results. Any aspect of obstetrics, gynecology or gynecologic surgery may be presented in these poster sessions.


These presentations should contain succinct headings that organize and logically display the information. Graphics should be explicit and brief. A poster presentation should be self-explanatory.


The poster display should focus on:

• Hypothesis or Objective

• Methods

• Results or Outcomes


This concept of presenting medical/scientific papers affords an opportunity to have the residents work viewed by an audience of OB/GYN practitioners. The following suggestions may assist you in setting up a successful poster presentation:

• A short and legible introduction and a summary of conclusions are essential.

• Text and figure legends explicit and brief.

• The simple use of color can add emphasis effectively.

• Written material should be printed in a large typeface. Use heavy block letters where possible for accent and emphasis.


Judging for the Poster Presentations takes place at each Annual Conference by the members of the ACOOG Research and Awards Committee. Cash awards will be given for the top three posters. The cash award and ribbon will be presented to the three winning entries at each Annual Conference during the Awards Ceremony. The top poster will be published in the MEFACOOG Newsletter immediately following the Annual Conference.

Many thanks to Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals for the wealth of opportunity that this grant provides the patients we all serve.