Poster Presentation

Each presenter gets 5 minutes to present their poster and 2 minutes for questions. The categories are the same as in Platform Presentation, plus a Descriptive Poster category open only to UG students.

Categories and eligibility

• A participant may present only one poster in the UG, PG or Professional category,
• Each poster may have up to 3 authors, including the guide. Only the first author presents.
• The 8 NCAHP specialty branches are the same as those listed under Platform Presentation.
• Proof of current enrolment (UG and PG) must be shown at the registration desk if asked

Abstract submission

1. Participants must submit an abstract of no more than 300 words by the abstract deadline (date to be announced).
2. Research and Innovation abstracts must use the headings Background, Objective, Methods, Results and Conclusion. Descriptive Poster abstracts must give the topic, what the poster covers and why it matters to physiotherapy practice.
3. The abstract must name the category and the specialty branch.
4. Only original work that has not been presented at any other national or international conference may be submitted.
5. The scientific committee will shortlist posters, and its decision is final.

Poster format

1. Posters must be printed in A0 size (841 x 1189 mm), portrait orientation.
2. Research posters must have the sections Title, Introduction, Objective, Methods, Results, Conclusion and References. Descriptive posters must have a Title, Introduction, main content and References.
3. Text must be readable from 1 metre. Body text of at least 24 pt is recommended.
4. The poster must not show the participant's name, college or institution until after judging. Showing it may lead to loss of marks.
5. Participants must bring their own printed poster and put it up at the allotted board by the reporting time. The organisers provide boards and pins or tape.
6. Handouts, laptops, models or videos are allowed only in the Innovation category.

Time limits

1. Each presenter has 5 minutes to present, followed by 2 minutes of questions from the judges.
2. A warning bell rings at 4 minutes and a final bell at 5 minutes. The presenter must stop at the final bell.
3. Going over time loses marks, and the presentation will be stopped at 6 minutes.
4. Presenters must stay at their poster for the whole judging session.
5. Participants must present in English.

Judging criteria

UG, PG and Professional categories (100 marks):

Innovation category (100 marks):

Descriptive Poster category (100 marks):

• Ties are decided by the content mark: Methodology for research posters, Novelty for Innovation and Accuracy for Descriptive posters.

Awards

First and second prizes will be awarded in each of the five categories. All presenters receive a certificate of presentation.

Conduct and disqualification

A participant will be disqualified if they:

1. Present plagiarised, fabricated or previously presented work.
2. Present a poster different from the shortlisted abstract.
3. Are absent from their poster when the judges arrive, unless the organisers allow it in advance.
4. Behave disrespectfully towards judges, organisers or other participants.
5. Enter a category they are not eligible for, including a PG or Professional participant in the Descriptive Poster category.

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