The theme of the conference is:
The following sub-themes have been identified:
All medical students, medical practitioners, registrars, and members of the SAAFP are invited to submit abstracts of their scientific research to be considered for a poster/oral presentation at the Congress.
The conference’s scientific committee will review abstracts submitted for selection to present a poster or do an oral presentation. In addition, the best poster and the best oral presentation will be given a prize.
Abstracts using 250 words only should be submitted in line with the theme and sub-themes identified and should be structured as follows:
Background: indicate the purpose and objective of the research, the tested hypothesis or a description of the problem being analysed or evaluated.
Methods: describe the study period/setting/location, study design, study population, data collection and methods of analysis used.
Results: present as clearly and as much in detail as possible the findings/outcome of the study, please summarise any specific results.
Conclusions: explain the significance of your findings/outcomes of the study for prevention, treatment, care and/ or support, and the future implications of the results.
The following review criteria will be used:
The conference aims to be carbon-neutral, and all posters will be presented as ePosters. For more information on how to create an ePoster, please click HERE.
You have 10 minutes to present your oral presentation with the following headings:
Background: indicate the purpose and objective of the research, the tested hypothesis or a description of the problem being analysed or evaluated.
Methods: describe the study period/setting/location, study design, study population, data collection and methods of analysis used.
Results: present as clearly and as much in detail as possible the findings/outcome of the study, please summarise any specific results.
Conclusions: explain the significance of your findings/outcomes of the study for prevention, treatment, care and/ or support, and the future implications of the results.
After the oral presentation, there will be 5 minutes for questions and clarifications from the floor.
Prof. Hanneke Brits [Chair] – University of the Free State
Dr Arun Nair – University of the Free State
Prof Olufemi Omole – University of the Witwatersrand
Dr Doudou Nzaumvila – Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University
Dr Tombo Bongongo – Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University
Prof Honey Mabuza – Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University