CSHP-BC Call for Abstracts

Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists
British Columbia Branch

Submit your abstract online Click here to view/print the Abstract Submission Form	CALL FOR POSTER ABSTRACTS For Display Posters 2007 CSHP BC Branch Annual General Meeting November 23-24, 2007 Please read "General Information", "Style Rules", "Eligibility and Awards", and "Criteria for Abstract Preparations" carefully before preparing abstract. Note: All submissions are automatically considered for the Pharmacy Practice award. This award is granted for the most outstanding poster presentation of the evening. The terms of reference for the pharmacy practice award can be viewed on-line.

Information for Preparing Abstracts	General Information All posters will be judged under one category entitled "Pharmacy Practice" which encompasses clinical research, pharmaceutics/basic research, case reports, pharmacy practice, administration, pharmacoeconomics and drug use evaluations. There will be a limit of 15 posters accepted for display at the Annual General Meeting. Submissions: You are asked to submit an abstract by October 19, 2007. Options for Submitting: E-mail the abstract to contact1@cshp-bc.com as a file attachment. Subject line of the email must state "Abstract submission for "CSHP BC Branch Clinical Symposium." The body of the email must include the submitting authors name, mailing address and day-time telephone number. The abstract must be sent as a file attachment (not embedded in the body of the email) in a format that is compatible with MS Word formatted for PC. Compliance with criteria instructions is mandatory. Mail the original abstract with author affiliation included, on a plain white sheet of paper single spaced (following the style rules outlined below). Attach the signature portion of this form to the original abstract. Also, please attach 2 blinded copies (all author and affiliation information removed) of the abstract. Mail to the address noted on the enclosed abstract submission form. On-line submission form via the CSHP-BC Branch Website. Submit your abstract online now. Review of Abstracts and Deadline: All submissions must be received by October 19, 2007. Abstracts that are mailed must be postmarked no later than October 19, 2007. Acceptance will be based on scientific merit, originality, and level of interest, significance to CSHP members and compliance with criteria instructions. Signature: The submitting author’s signature on the Abstract Submission Form verifies that you have the approval of all co-authors to present your abstract if accepted by the Poster Evaluation Committee. Emailed abstracts are considered to have approval of all affiliated authors. Style Rules TITLE should be brief and clearly indicate the nature of the presentation. Do not use abbreviations in the title. List author (presenter first), degrees, institutional affiliation(s), city and province and email of submitting author. Omit job titles and appointments. ORGANIZE THE BODY OF THE ABSTRACT according to the type of submission as follows: Clinical Research and Pharmacoeconomics/Drug Use Evaluations: a) rationale of the study; b) objectives of the study; c) study design and methods used; d) results of the study including statistical or sensitivity analysis; e) conclusion of the study which should be related to the study objectives Pharmaceutics/Basic Research: a) rationale of the study; b) objectives of the study; c) methods used; d) results of the study; e) conclusions and implications to practice Case Reports: a) rationale for case report (why is this case of interest?); b) identification and description of case and problem; c) analysis of problem; d) importance of case to pharmacy practitioners Pharmacy Practice and Administration: a) rationale for report (may include a brief statement of what the report is intended to illustrate, or the need which led to the development of this project; b) clear description of the concept, service, role, or situation; c) sequential steps taken to identify and resolve problem, to implement change, or to develop and implement new program; d) end result and evaluation; e) the concept’s importance and usefulness to current and/or future practice. OMIT ALL NAMES AND GEOGRAPHIC REFERENCES FROM THE BODY OF THE BLIND ABSTRACTS (applies to hard copy mailings only). FAILURE TO DO SO WILL AUTOMATICALLY DISQUALIFY YOUR SUBMISSION. Eligibility and Awards At least one author must be a current CSHP member. Non-members of award winning posters will be acknowledged in the B.C. Branch Newsletter and their names will appear on the plaque. A cash award and a plaque engraved with all the authors names will be given to the presenter(s) of the best poster (as judged by the Poster Evaluation Committee). Material previously presented at a B.C. Branch CSHP event (i.e. Residency Projects) is not eligible for submissions. If the poster has been presented at a national CSHP or a non-CSHP event, please indicate that it is an encore presentation on the abstract and poster. Criteria for Abstract Preparations Checklist: __ Recommend Universal or Arial 12 font __ Title must be in capital letters; do not indent or use abbreviations in title __ Maximum 250 words __ Indent three spaces first line of each paragraph __ Presenting author(s)' name(s) underlined __ List submitting author first (must be a CSHP member) __ Use standard abbreviations. Place special or unusual abbreviations in parentheses after spelling it in-full the first time it appears __ Use numerals to indicate numbers, except to begin sentences __ Use only Nonproprietary (generic) names of drugs, material, devices, equipment, etc. For any further inquiries please contact Anisha Lakhani via e-mail at anisha.lakhani@fraserhealth.ca

ABSTRACT SUBMISSION FORM	Online Abstract Submission Form Submitting Author's Name: Names of all authors: Submitting Author's e-mail address: Submitting Author's phone number: Submitting Author's Address: Title of Abstract Abstract (Maximum 250 Words):