Abstract Submissions
BrAVO Winter Meeting 2009
The BrAVO Winter Meeting is the premier meeting for veterinary ophthalmologists in the UK and is supported by international delegates.
We attract a wide range of abstract submissions from research institutes through to first opinion private practitioners.
We do all we can to encourage first time presenters and offer support and back up for you from the first stages of writing an abstract through to the presentation itself.
Why Present An Abstract?
Abstract presentations are the ideal way to show your interest in ophthalmology and to get yourself known within BrAVO.
If you are doing a certificate then a case report may be suitable for presentation and all the hard work will already have been done.
No-one has seen everything and your report/ research may be the first time this has been described, i.e. you would be enlightening everyone from new graduates to old hands!
If you are considering an internship or residency in veterinary ophthalmology then it is an excellent addition to your CV.
If your abstract is accepted for presentation you will receive a cheque to the value of one free day registration for the Winter Meeting.
Abstract Guidelines
- The first line should give the Title of the Abstract.
- The author(s) name/s should appear in the next line – initials followed by surname.
- Please provide the name of your practice/ institution.
- Use 1.5 line spacing
- Use 12 pt Trebuchet MS font for all text.
- Do not indent paragraphs but leave a line between each paragraph.
- Photographs or diagrams are encouraged, but please do not place photographs or diagrams within the main body text. Instead send each photograph or diagram as a separate JPEG or BMP image with a title such as “Figure 1: The Eye Before Surgery”.
- A guideline of 500 – 1,000 words is suggested, although any submissions to a maximum of 2,500 words are acceptable.
Abstract Submission Deadlines
- Abstract submissions must be received by: MONDAY 14TH SEPTEMBER, 2009
- Abstracts will be reviewed and the author(s) notified by THURSDAY 15TH OCTOBER, 2009 with time allowed for alterations as required. A total of 15 minutes will be allotted per presentation, made up of a 12 minute presentation followed by three minutes for discussion.
- All oral presentations must be made in English.
- All presentations submitted electronically must be compatible with Microsoft PowerPoint 2003.
Please send your completed submissions electronically to Robert Lowe using the following email address: rob@optivet.com.
If you wish to informally discuss an abstract idea or you would like some advice on writing an abstract please contact Rob on 01243 888091 (day) or 02392 412297 (evening).
