1. Poster Presentations : How, What, and Why? Keri T. Holmes-Maybank, MD Division of Hospital Medicine Medical University of South Carolina

2. SSGIM & ACP - Scientific Research Introduction Methods Results Discussion

3. SSGIM & ACP - Innovations Statement of Problem or Question Objectives of Program/Intervention Description of Program/Intervention Findings to Date Key Lessons Learned

4. SSGIM - Vignette Learning objectives Case presentation Discussion

5. SSGIM - Outline Title Authors, institution, location Learning objectives Case presentation Discussion Conclusion (optional but encouraged)

6. SSGIM - Learning Objectives Bullet points Only 1-3 objectives Clear, concise Clear link to conclusions

7. SSGIM - Case Presentation HPI PMHx, Soc hx, Fam hx, ROS pertinent positive/negative PE – pertinent positive/negative Laboratory, biopsy, and imaging Hospital course Treatment Only PERTINENT information Bullet points

8. SSGIM - Discussion Importance of this case to audience Support learning objectives Support conclusions Lessons learned Subheading for your main message ▫ Diagnostic criteria ▫ Diagnostic modalities ▫ Unusual presentation ▫ Description of biopsy results ▫ Treatments ▫ Guidelines ▫ Possible mechanisms

9. SSGIM - Conclusion Emphasize key points Clearly linked to objectives*****

10. ACP - Vignette Introduction Case Description Discussion

11. ACP - Poster Outline Title Authors, institution, location Introduction Case presentation Discussion

12. ACP - Introduction Describe the clinical context and relevance 1-3 sentences/phrase BULLET POINTS

13. ACP - Case Presentation HPI PMHx, Soc hx, Fam hx, ROS pertinent positive/negative PE – pertinent positive/negative Laboratory, biopsy, and imaging Hospital course Treatment Only PERTINENT information Bullet points

14. ACP - Discussion Importance of this case to audience Support your conclusions Lessons learned Subheading for your main message ▫ Diagnostic criteria ▫ Diagnostic modalities ▫ Unusual presentation ▫ Description of biopsy results ▫ Treatments ▫ Guidelines ▫ Possible mechanisms

15. ACP - Conclusion Emphasize key points TAKE HOME MESSAGE May be all your audience sees

16. Title Center ALL CAPS Largest font Smaller font for author, institution, city and state Upper and lower case for author, institution, city, and state Affiliation – Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina

17. Title NEW ONSET SEIZURES: REEMERGENCE OF INACTIVE SARCOIDOSIS Temeia Martin,MD (Resident); William Moran, MD Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina

18. Content Tips Clear take home message Clear why your case is of interest to audience Design around 1-3 key points Simple and concise BULLET POINTS Don’t be emotionally attached to the details Omit details not essential to the main message Abstract is redundant

19. Figures and Tables Use graphs for a purpose NOT to dress up Emphasize learning points Simple Label graphs very clearly Horizontal labels Not too many columns or rows Do NOT get too tricky

20. Images Real draw in vignettes***** Large, clear Center of poster, towards top Do NOT bury Use arrows Review with radiologist

21. References Really small font If necessary can print on separate sheet and attach to bottom right corner

22. Poster Tips Orderly, left to right Organized BULLET POINTS Phrases AVOID CLUTTER Easy to follow flow of info

23. Poster Tips Use no more than 4 colors No more than 3 sizes of font No smaller than 24 point San Serif fonts: ARIAL, Trebuchet MS, Helvetica Prefer black font on white background

24. Poster Tips Abbreviations as you would in conversation ▫ ex: chest CT, CBC, ABG Generic names of drugs Make it visual – photos, imaging, figures Explanations on visuals

25. Lisa Fennessy, Art Services Send the proof to Lisa Fennessy by email – no pdf Lisa will print proof same day Edit proof (maybe several times) Final proof Send the final one week before need poster Getting Your Poster Made

26. Logo top left corner

27. References Tulsky A, Kouides R. Abstract Presentations. What do SGIM Presenter Prefer? J Gen Intern Med 1998;13:417-418. Willett LL, Paranjape A, Estrada C. Identifying Key Components for an Effective Case Report Poster: An Observational Study. J Gen Intern Med 2008;24(3):393-397. American College of Physicians. Internal Medicine. Preparing a Poster Presentation Hamilton CW. A Stepwise Approach to Successful Poster Presentations. Chest 2008;134:147-459.