Guidelines for Poster Presentations 

Who May Participate

All individuals involved in osteopathic medical education are invited to submit abstracts describing their posters. Please note the following:

• Posters will be displayed throughout the Annual Meeting in a common venue with exhibits and refreshments. Electronic versions of ALL electronically submitted posters may be posted on AACOM's website. 
• The first author of each poster is expected to attend the Annual Meeting and pay applicable registration fee.
• AACOM will not pay the expenses of poster presenters.
• The total size of your poster may not exceed the 3' high by 5' wide poster board size.
• You or your representative must attend the welcome reception and the poster/exhibit Session so that you will be available to discuss the poster with meeting attendees.

Guidelines for Preparing the Poster

All posters must be able to stand on individual easels using a poster board that will be provided. The total size of your poster may not exceed the 3' high by 5' wide poster board size. The poster may be mounted on rigid material or un-mounted sheets that can be pinned directly to the 3' high by 5' wide poster board

• The poster header should include the title of the presentation, the authors, and their institutional affiliation.
• The exact title of the poster should be centered at the top of the abstract page in boldface up to 15 pt. maximum size.
• Keep text and figure legends short, but do not omit them.
• Remember that illustrations must be readable from distances of three feet or more. You are strongly encouraged to use a typeface that is at least 1/4" high. Use Bold Type to ensure legibility. If you use smaller type, especially standard typewriter print, it will be extremely difficult to read the poster in its original or photo- reproduction form.
• Charts, drawings, and illustrations should be similar to those you would use in making slides. Try to keep everything as simple as possible. Captions should be brief; labels few but clear. Simple use of color can add emphasis effectively.
• Your poster should be self-explanatory. The viewer should be able to follow the main theme easily.
• Do not write or paint on the poster board.

Guidelines for the Poster Exhibition

You will need to display the posters at the beginning of the meeting on Wednesday, April 9 at 5:00pm.  The Poster Committee will award its top poster choices during the Welcome Reception on Wednesday, April 9, 5:00– 6:30pm.  The location will be listed in the final program that you will receive at registration.  Participants will be encouraged to stroll through the exhibit, view the posters, and discuss them with the authors if they are present. The Viewers' Choice awards will occur on Friday, April 11.

• Please plan to arrive at the exhibit area at least 30 minutes early, so that you have time to set up your poster before participants begin arriving at 5:00pm.
• One of the authors, or a member of their organization, should be present at the poster throughout the session to discuss the poster with participants and to answer any questions they may have.
• In order to provide conference participants another opportunity to view the posters, we ask you to display your poster for the duration of the conference.  If possible, please be present during the breaks to discuss your poster.