Teaching & Learning Week at North York General 
                     June 11 - 15, 2018 
                      
                     Showcase on Scholarship in Education - Poster Presentations 
                      
                     Invitation 
                      
                     The Centre for Education invites all staff, physicians, students and residents to submit a poster abstract 
                     for display during our Teaching and Learning Week at NYGH. We are seeking poster abstracts on 
                     any scholarly work related to education (teaching and learning) at North York General. 
                      
                               This may include any of the following areas: 
                                          • Medical, nursing and health disciplines education 
                                          • Undergraduate, postgraduate, graduate and continuing education 
                                          • Patient and family education 
                                          • Interprofessional education 
                                           
                               Some examples of topics related to education may include: 
                                          • New or innovative education programs or curricula 
                                          • Evaluation of education programs 
                                          • New teaching or evaluation methods 
                                          • Innovations in education 
                                           
                     The work may be completed or in progress. If you are not sure if your work should be 
                     submitted – please contact us and we will be pleased to discuss further. 
                      
                     What is scholarship? (or what is scholarly work?) 
                     There are many definitions of scholarship, but most would agree that it would include elements of the 
                     following: The activity or work … 
                               • requires a high level of expertise 
                               • breaks new ground or is innovative 
                               • can be replicated or elaborated 
                               • can be documented or disseminated 
                               • can be peer reviewed 
                               • has significance or impact 
                                          (Diamond & Adam 1993) 
                                           
                     Submission Guidelines: 
                     Abstracts will be reviewed and accepted by a selection committee. All abstracts should include the 
                     following general information: 
                               • full title 
                               • authors and their program/department affiliation 
                               • body of abstract (maximum of 250 words) 
                                          o    Use a structure that is appropriate for the content, e.g., for a poster on a 
                                                  research project include; purpose, methods, results, conclusions.  
                                           
                               • funding sources (if applicable) 
                                     Showcase on Scholarship in Education – Poster Presentations 
                      
                                    
                  Abstract Submission by: May 8, 2018 
                  Notification of Acceptance by: May 17, 2018 
                   
                  Facilitated Poster Session Monday, June 11 at 4:00 pm 
                  This involves a short (3 minute) presentation from each poster presenter highlighting key points from 
                  their poster followed by group discussion. The purpose of facilitated poster sessions is to allow an 
                  opportunity for participants to share ideas and insights. 
                   
                  Why consider submitting a poster? 
                  Presenting posters at conferences is an important way for people to share and disseminate their 
                  scholarly work with other colleagues at a local, national and international level. It is great way to get 
                  ideas out there. Since these activities are peer-reviewed, it is also considered an objective standard by 
                  which to measure one’s productivity as a scholar and academic. 
                   
                  Why a poster session at North York General? 
                  We know there is vast amount of high quality education at North York General. To make this work you 
                  already do “scholarly” requires a little more effort with great rewards. Take the time to share your 
                  incredible work and passion with your colleagues. For some of you, you may already be presenting a 
                  poster at another conference and this may just be a dry run. For others, this is a great opportunity to get 
                  some experience in a friendly low-stakes environment. And your presentation can be included in your 
                  curriculum vitae also! 
                   
                  Are you a first time presenter? 
                  If this is your first time creating and presenting a poster – we can help. 
                          1. Tips on creating an effective poster will be provided. 
                          2. Schedule an appointment with a peer scholar to assist you through the process. 
                          3. Identify yourself at or before the facilitated poster session and an experienced peer 
                             scholar would be pleased to provide confidential feedback on your poster 
                           
                  Poster Guidelines 
                  Due to size constraints of the display area, the poster size must not exceed 36” tall and 48” wide. 
                   
                  Printing of posters 
                  Printing of posters can be requested via DATAONLINE. This service is available to all NYGH 
                  staff and physicians. Costs from 2017 were as follows (not including HST): 
                          36”x48” - $55 – black only on standard poster paper 
                          36”x48” - $75 – full colour on standard poster paper 
                          36”x48” - $85 – full colour on 3/16 foamboard or 3mm Converd Board (100% recyclable) 
                          36” x 48” black and white $15 from Kinkos on plain paper 
                          Pricing includes one standard file handling charge for print ready high res PDF files provided. 
                           
                          Posters will be affixed to the glass wall with double sided tape. 
                           
                  Abstract Submission 
                  Send abstract submissions in WORD document with subject heading: poster abstract to cfe@nygh.on.ca. 
                    
                  For more information or to arrange a meeting with a peer scholar, contact: 
                  Voula Christofilos, Manager, Centre for Education voula.christofilos@nygh.on.ca . 
                               Showcase on Scholarship in Education – Poster Presentations