Call for Submissions

The Grady Health System, in collaboration with the Morehouse School of Medicine and Emory University School of Medicine, invite residents and fellows to submit abstracts or case reports for the 4th  Annual William E. Booth and James Zaidan Resident Research Day at Grady. The event will take place on Thursday, May 23, 2019 at the Grady Museum Lobby and Trauma Auditorium.

Note: the deadline for online submissions has been extended until Friday, March 22, 2019.

Important Dates

12/15/2018 Call for Submissions Open
3/22/2019 Deadline for Online Submissions
4/15/2019 Notifications for Oral and Poster Presentations
5/17/2019 PowerPoint Presentations for Oral Presentations Due
5/23/2019 Resident Research Day at Grady

* Abstracts will not be accepted after deadline. 

Submission Guidelines

Abstracts/Case Report Abstracts must include the following:

Abstract Case Report Abstract
  • Title
  • Author (first, middle, last name):
  • Program
  • Institutional Affiliation
  • Preceptor/Research Mentor (first, middle, last name):
  • Other Resident/Fellow authors (first, middle, last name):
  • Abstract Text
    • Introduction
    • Objectives
    • Methods
    • Results
    • Conclusion
  • Title
  • Author (first, middle, last name):
  • Program
  • Institutional Affiliation
  • Preceptor/Research Mentor (first, middle, last name):
  • Other Resident/Fellow authors (first, middle, last name):
  • Case Report Abstract Text
    • Introduction
    • Case Presentation
    • Discussion 

Review Criteria

Abstract Submissions will be reviewed for the following:

  • A Clear and Descriptive Title
  • An Introduction that describes the problem and its significance.
  • Objectives/Hypothesis that are clearly stated.
  • A Methodology that clearly explains the study design, study population, exclusion/inclusion criteria and statistical test(s) used.
  • Results clearly that report the demographics of study population and answers to objectives or hypothesis.
  • A Discussion/Conclusion that clearly summarizes major points (as compared to previous literature), adds to the current literature, and notes limitations of the study.
  • Appropriate Grammar & Punctuation

Case Report Abstract Submissions will be reviewed for the following:

  • A Clear and Descriptive Title
  • Completeness Of Case History
  • Description of Test Results
  • Appropriate Selection Of Tests
  • Clarity of  Recommendations
  • Appropriate Grammar & Punctuation

Poster Presentation Guidelines

Printed posters must be sized 3x4 vertically so that they can fit on the display board that will be provided.

Printed Poster Display Hours and Expectations

All posters must be placed in the designated Grady campus areas by 9:00 a.m. on May 23, 2019. Poster presentations will be available for viewing for at least a two-hour period and the author(s) identified to present will be required to stand with the poster for at least 45 minutes.

Poster presentations must be removed by 2:00 p.m. on May 23, 2019. Posters remaining after the tear-down period will be removed and disposed.

All printed posters must remain on display for the entire duration of the poster session and presentation program.

Oral Presentations Guidelines

All Program-Approved PowerPoint presentations for the oral presentations must be submitted to residentresearchday2019@gmail.com no later than Friday, May 17, 2019 with the subject line Resident Research Day Oral Presentation

  • Platform presentations will start at 12:00 p.m. in the Grady Trauma Auditorium.
  • Oral presentations are scheduled for 10 minutes, with an additional 5 minutes for audience questions and discussion.
  • The presentation should be limited to no more than 10 slides (not including Title, Reference, or Acknowledgment slides).
  • Please use your institution’s approved PowerPoint templates. PDs/APDs/research advisors should approve all presentations in advance of the event.