CALL FOR ABSTRACTS - Deadline is November 30!
PAMA’s annual Symposium on Medical Problems of Musicians & Dancers provides time for attendees to present their research and successes. A committee reviews abstracts for purposeful research, outcomes of value to the audience, and innovative approaches to caring for performing artists.
Accepted abstracts will be offered a 12-minute live presentation plus 3 minutes for Q&A as part of the program schedule or invited to present a poster that will be available for a day. Other formats for presentation may be offered. Authors are asked to narrow their focus to present the key points and not the full range of one’s work. The author should keep in mind the learning objective of his paper. It is possible to request a longer time if sufficient reason can be provided.
SUBMISSIONS
- Submissions will be made by November 30 by e-mail. Complete the application below.
- Guidelines and policies to follow, including:
- The purpose of a paper is to educate attendees; no commercial interests are permitted.
- One paper is to be presented per author -- a co-author may submit an additional abstract and follow the guidelines presented here.
- Authors will read all numbered items below and provide requested information.
NOTIFICATION and REGISTRATION
- Notification will be by December 28. E-mail is the preferred method of contacting you. If e-mail is not available to you, please provide a fax number or telephone number - see request below.
- Within ten days of notification, accepted authors will be expected to confirm their intention to attend the Symposium as a registered attendee. (Fees are not waived for abstract presenters)
- Authors should apply for funding prior to submitting their abstract and be ready to commit to attendance at the symposium by early January.
AUTHORS
- Letters will be provided to abstract presenters for use in securing funding, upon request.
- Abstract presenters must verify their intention to attend the Symposium and be responsible for their expenses and registration fee - within ten days after acceptance.
- Presenters will be invited to expand their abstract to one or two pages to provide a fuller explanation and resources for attendees - to be submitted by May 1.
- Presenters should advise if co-authors will present with them on stage in order to list them in the Symposium schedule.
CONTENT and FORMAT
- Any research in the area of performing arts medicine--surveys, studies, outcomes--is acceptable.
- Narrow the focus to be presented in 12 minutes or on a single poster (size to be advised)
- List one learning objective for your presentation. How can attendees apply your message?
- Abstracts should be longer than the usual short submission - one-half page is the minimum.
- Format should include
TITLE OF PAPER (IN CAPS)
name of author(s) with degree(s)
affiliation
city, state, country
- English, single spaced, one-inch margins
- Times New Roman font preferred
ORIGINAL RESEARCH
- Original research involving human subjects must be reviewed and approved by a research ethics committee [also known as an ethics review board, institutional review board ('IRB'), or human subjects committee]. Select a statement on the form below regarding your research.
ABSTRACT SUBMISSION
Full Name:
Degree(s):
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If student:
Academic institution:
Year and major:
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If professional:
Title
Affiliation:
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Address:
City: State: Zip:
Country/Code:
E-mail:
Tel or Cell:
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___ My study was reviewed and approved by a research ethics committee
___ My presentation does not describe original research involving human subjects
- List your learning objective or explain how attendees will be able to apply your presentation to the field of performing arts medicine:
SUBMIT ABSTRACTS
Email to artsmed@comcast.net
For more information:
Mary Fletcher
Tel & Fax: 303-632-9255
E-mail: artsmed@comcast.net
