OVERVIEW
The Kansas Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics (KAAP) Annual Progress in Pediatrics Planning Committee invites pediatricians, fellows, residents, medical students, pediatric nurse practitioners and other pediatric health care providers to share their expertise in delivering pediatric care in primary care and other health care settings via a poster session during the Spring 2024 KAAP Progress in Pediatrics Meeting. Abstracts should focus on topics of relevance and interest for clinical pediatric practice.
There is no fee for abstract submissions. However, if accepted you are required to attend the conference on Friday, April 26, 2024. All applicants must either be submitted or endorsed by a pediatrician or a pediatric nurse practitioner.
Abstracts will be accepted for display in the poster session to be held on Friday, April 26 at the Spring 2024 KAAP Progress in Pediatrics Meeting at the Sheraton Overland Park Conference Center Overland Park, KS.
Applications and abstracts must be submitted on the online form.
Residents, medical students, and other students in pediatric health sciences are encouraged to submit abstracts developed for other educational opportunities. KAAP does not require that they only be presented at this conference.
ACCEPTANCE/NOTIFICATION
The Spring 2024 KAAP Progress in Pediatrics Planning Committee will review and select posters for the session and for the oral presentation. Conference staff will notify authors of abstract acceptance no later than April 15, 2024. If there is a change in the contact information related to presenting author or any information regarding abstract acceptance, submitters should send an e-mail containing the new contact information to Denae Hart at denae.hart@kansasaap.org. Authors who will be unable to present their papers personally—either during the oral presentation, if selected, or during the allotted time for the poster session, should specifically name a proxy who will be able to both describe the poster project in detail and respond to questions that follow.
Each poster will have an area of approximately 48 inches vertical and 92 inches horizontal. Conference staff will provide pushpins to mount posters in the assigned area.
Conference staff will provide the individuals listed as the primary contacts for accepted abstracts with specific details related to poster board size and other logistical details upon acceptance.
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
The committee will review submissions and select one abstract for a brief oral presentation (15 minutes) during the conference (Friday, April 26, 2024, 12:50-1:50pm).
The abstract accepted for oral presentation during the conference will also be asked to send a PowerPoint™ presentation of no more than ten slides to denae.hart@kansasaap.org by April 12, 2024, to be prepared as a handout for the session.
POSTER SESSION HOURS
Friday, April 26, 2024
7-8am: Set-up
12:50-1:50pm: Designated Poster Session
Posters who do not register for the conference and confirm presenter’s name(s) prior to event will be stricken from the poster session and its publication.
CONFERENCE REGISTRATION
Presenters must register for the Spring 2024 KAAP Progress in Pediatrics Meeting. Poster session presenters must be stationed at their poster location during the poster session as listed above.
LINK TO REGISTRATION: https://fs26.formsite.com/eDLX7Z/zava1e7g2q/index
Fees:
Residents/Students: Free
KAAP Member: $135
Non-member: $175
Abstract Submission Form
Information will appear in the conference program EXACTLY as submitted below.
Submission Agreement
I/we voluntarily offer all presentations as well as understand and agree to the following terms related to the presentations and their use by the Spring 2024 KAAP Progress in Pediatrics Planning Committee Subgroup:
Understand that acceptance of the presentation does not imply payment or reimbursement for travel expenses to attend the Spring 2024 KAAP Progress in Pediatrics Meeting, including the registration fee;
Understand that acceptance of the presentation implies author is responsible for all costs associated with the poster display, following the guidelines set forth by the Spring 2024 KAAP Progress in Pediatrics Planning Committee Subgroup;
If I/we choose to be considered to present an oral presentation and are selected, agree to present the oral presentation during the Spring 2024 KAAP Progress in Pediatrics (April 26 at 1:35pm) (NOTE: The following audio/visual equipment will be provided for the oral presentations: LCD projector, screen, podium and microphone.)
Warrant that all presentations are original works or that such material which is not original is being used in full accordance with the express permission of the owner of the work;
Agree to hold the Spring 2024 KAAP Progress in Pediatrics Planning Committee Subgroup harmless against any costs, claims, expenses and damages incurred by the Spring 2024 KAAP Progress in Pediatrics Planning Committee Subgroup as a result of its use of my/our presentation(s);
Hereby grant the Spring 2024 KAAP Progress in Pediatrics Planning Committee Subgroup all of the necessary rights to use each poster in printed, digital or electronic form and make available to registered conference attendees and other KAAP members online following the conference;
Understand and agree by submitting an abstract, the use of each poster is conditioned upon the Spring 2024 KAAP Progress in Pediatrics Planning Committee Subgroup acceptance of it, and that the Spring 2024 KAAP Progress in Pediatrics Planning Committee Subgroup need only notify me of the acceptance for the terms stated herein to be binding.
Understand that I, or an appointed representative, is required to attend the poster session on Friday, April 26, 2024.
This poster session is being held from 12:50-1:50 pm. The abstract selected for 15-minute oral presentation will be included in the CME program.