Northern Research Conference June 2-3 in Sault Ste Marie
Call for Papers:
Northern Research Conference June 2-3, 2006 Algoma University College, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, CANADA
The Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) welcomes you to the First Annual Northern Research Conference to be held in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. This conference demonstrates NOSM's commitment to health care and education to the people of Northern Ontario and beyond. The conference explores research activities within Northern Ontario arising from community-based activities and will highlight projects underway from students, residents and community-based researchers. The conference is also aimed at creating collaborative opportunities and community networking.
Abstract Submission Guidelines
On behalf of the Northern Ontario School of Medicine, the Scientific Program Committee is inviting the submission of scientific abstracts on the following subject areas but not limited to:
* Clinical Research
* Cancer diagnostics
* Radio-therapy (device testing, device training, research)
* Cancer Basic Research
* Mitochondrial DNA Research
* Bio-Prospecting
* Population Health/Public Health Issues
* Occupational Health
* Rural and Remote Health Care Services
* Telemedicine
* Environmental Medicine
* Aboriginal Health/Medicine
* Rural Health Economics
* Program Evaluation
* Health Education
* Medical Education (CME, CPD, FD)
The research work submitted should be original and innovative. Presentations will be either in oral form or as poster presentations. The length of the oral presentations is expected to be 15 minutes in duration including discussion. The Abstract Review Committee, which will evaluate all submitted Abstracts, reserves the right to accept or reject any paper and make a final decision on the form of presentation.
Abstract submissions should adhere to the following guidelines:
* Abstracts should not exceed 300 words in length
* Tables may be included - each counts as 75 words
* Graphics/photos are permitted - each counts as 75 words
* Abstracts will be accepted in any language with translation to English requested
Abstracts should be submitted in electronic form through this website (link will be available early in January) www.normed.ca However, if unable to submit form electronically, forward four copies and CD or Disk by mail to:
Denise Smith, RN
Health Professional Development Coordinator Northeastern Ontario Medical
Education Corporation (NOMEC) Health Sciences Education Resource Centre,
Laurentian University
935 Ramsey Lake Rd. Sudbury, ON P3E 2C6
Phone: 1-800-461-8777 or 705-688-0200 x2212
Fax: 705-688-0186
Email: smithd@nomec.on.ca
* The deadline for Abstract submission is, February 15, 2006
Authors of submitted Abstracts will be informed of the Abstract Review Committee's decision March 7, 2006. Acceptance notices will be sent by e-mail to the corresponding author. Subsequent communications, including details on the format and timing of oral and poster presentations will be sent to the designated presenting author(s).
Please note: All oral and poster Abstract presenters will be responsible for their own Registration Fees - please do not wait for official Abstract acceptance to register.
Members of the Scientific Program Abstract Review Committee include:
* Dr. Greg Ross, Associate Dean, Research (NOSM)
* Ms. Joyce Helmer, Director of Faculty Development (NOSM)
* Dr. Silvana Spadafora, Algoma Regional Cancer Program Section Leader, Internal Medicine Northern Ontario School of Medicine
* Dr. Arthur H. Perlini, Dean (Algoma University College, Laurentian University)
Potential Financial Conflicts of Interest should be reported. Funding sources for your research should be reported. Failure to do so may jeopardize your application submission.
Submission forms available on line early in January at www.normed.ca
For further information please contact:
Denise Smith, RN
Health Professional Development Coordinator Northeastern Ontario Medical
Education Corporation (NOMEC) Health Sciences Education Resource Centre,
Laurentian University
935 Ramsey Lake Rd. Sudbury, ON P3E 2C6
phone: 1-800-461-8777 or 705-688-0200 x2212
fax: 705-688-0186
email: smithd@nomec.on.ca