General Guidelines

• Each candidate should present only one scientific presentation (either poster/paper/video presentation /table clinic)
• Abstract should be original and should not be published or presented anywhere in the past.
• Abstracts not following submission guidelines and received after the deadline will not be considered.
• Abstract submission for poster(narrative review), table clinic and video presentation should be in unstructured format with maximum of 250 words(excluding title)
• Abstract needs to be submitted in the format of the template provided.
• The paper should be categorised under either of the following title – Original Research, Systematic Review and Meta Analysis, Case Report.
• Each session will have a Best Presentation Award.
• After the abstract submission, an e-mail will be sent confirming your submission.
• The delegate needs to mention the category in the abstract according to the categories mentioned on the website.
• A separate e-mail will be sent confirming acceptance of the scientific presentation. If not received, please contact: scientificconvene@gmail.com
• Submission file should be renamed using the following format:
  Registration Number
  Category
  Type [Original Research (OR), Systematic Review and Meta Analysis (SM), Case Reports (CR)]
• If a postgraduate student, the abstract form must be countersigned by the Head of the Department / Guide.

Abstract Formatting and Submission Guidelines for Poster and Paper Presentations

Abstract Title

• Title of presentation in Arial / Times New Roman font: Size 14 point.
• Each word should begin with a capital letter except transition words.
• Title should not be longer than 20 words.

Abstract Body

• For body of abstract use Times New Roman / Arial font size 12 point.
• Paragraphs should be justified on both left and right.
• Use single-line spacing.

Structured Abstract for Original Research

• Background / Purpose
• Objective
• Methods: Methods, Materials and Analytical Procedure
• Results: Summary of results in sufficient detail
• Conclusion
• The total number of words for abstract – 250 words (excluding title and section headings).

Structured Abstract for Case Reports / Case Series

• Introduction: Background of the disease or condition
• Clinical Case: Clinical Findings, Diagnostic Evaluation, Treatment and Follow-Up
• Conclusion: Conclusion and Clinical Implications
• The total number of words for abstract – 250 words (excluding title and section headings).

Structured Abstract for Systematic Reviews / Meta-Analysis

• Aim: Introduction for research question
• Methods: Search strategy, inclusion/exclusion criteria, data collection, analysis and synthesis
• Results: Findings clearly presented; include statistical analysis
• Images, tables and visual data cannot be submitted
• Conclusion
• References
• The total number of words for abstract – 250

Poster Presentation Guidelines

• Only postgraduate students from I MDS are allowed for presentation.
• Maximum two postgraduate students can participate for each poster.
• E-poster must be in landscape format (16:9 / 4:3) PPT/PDF.
• File size: 12–16 MB with minimal background graphics.
• Minimum font size: 22 (Times New Roman or equivalent).
• Poster should be readable from 1.5–2 meters.
• Maximum time: 2 + 1 = 3 minutes.
• Presenter identity/affiliation should not be displayed.
• Convention registration number must be in the upper right corner.
• Strict adherence to time limits to avoid negative marking.

Scientific Paper Presentation Guidelines

• Only one postgraduate student allowed per paper presentation.
• MS PowerPoint format (2003/2007), maximum size 10 MB.
• Minimal audio and video animations.
• PPT must follow the provided template.
• Use single-line spacing; minimal text and maximum illustrations.
• Maximum time: 6 + 2 = 8 minutes.
• Presenter identity/affiliation should not be displayed.
• Convention registration number on title slide (upper right corner).
• Strict adherence to time limits.

Table Clinic Presentation Guidelines

• 1–2 presenters allowed and both must be present.
• Only postgraduate students of all years are eligible.
• Time limit: 3 + 2 = 5 minutes.
• Convention registration number in top left corner.
• Presenter/college identity must not be revealed.

Note: Presenter must complete table clinic assembly one hour before presentation.