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Call for Abstracts

Published on March 20, 2017

The Science of Health Equity Summit

Student Poster Session
9 to 10:30 a.m., April 17, 2017
College of Public Health Building, Iowa City

Undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in the University of Iowa College of Public Health are invited to submit an abstract for possible poster presentation at the Health Equity Advancement Lab (HEAL) Summit at the College of Public Health Building.

Health equity is the attainment of the highest possible health status for all people. Health equity occurs when society actively removes barriers that disproportionately affect the health status of particular individuals and groups within a society. By using this as a cornerstone of scientific research, the field of health equity can continue to move forward promoting improved quality of life for all.

Abstracts are due by 11:59 p.m. CDT on March 31, 2017. Up to 20 submissions will be accepted. Accepted submissions will be notified by April 7, 2017. Presenters of posters are expected to arrive at 8:30 a.m. on April 17 to set up their poster in the atrium of the College of Public Health Building, and must stay until the completion of the poster presentation at 10:30 a.m. Presenters are invited to stay for the entire summit, which runs until 1:30 p.m.

Abstract Submission Guidelines

  • Abstracts must not exceed 250 words.
  • Abstracts must contain the following sections: background/introduction, methods, results, and discussion.
  • Abstracts should be uploaded as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.
  • Presenters will be asked to also submit brief statements summarizing how their project is related to the HEAL principles of Health Equity. (Projects do not have to be related to all of the principles of Health Equity. Please only fill in information for principles related to your project. Definitions for these principles can be found below.)
  • Abstracts must be completed using the online submission form found below
  • Abstracts can be submitted online until 11:59 p.m. CDT on March 31.

Poster Guidelines

  • Maximum poster size is 50x38inch.
  • Presenters are expected to prepare a 2 minute presentation to present to people viewing your poster
  • Black-and-white or color are both acceptable
  • Student is responsible for any poster printing costs
  • Poster stand and tacks will be provided by HEAL
  • Sample poster templates: Example 1  | Example 2

Important deadlines

  • Abstract deadline:
  • 11:59 p.m. CDT, March 31, 2017
  • Acceptance notification: April 7th, 2017
  • Summit: April 17th, 2017 (Arrive at 8:30 AM to set up your poster)

Submit your abstract

SOHE Abstract Submission

Maximum file size: 2MB

Which HEAL principles does your abstract address? Please provide brief statements — less than 50 words — about how your project is related to the HEAL principles. ONLY fill out principles that apply to your project. Text boxes will appear for the principles you check.
The process by which individuals, communities, organizations, institutions, and societies develop abilities to perform functions, solve problems and set and achieve objectives.
Maintaining partnerships and health benefits of a program over time.
Incorporating a lifelong commitment to self-evaluation and self-critique, to redressing power imbalances, and to developing mutually beneficial and respectful partnerships with diverse communities.
An approach to problem solving by viewing “problems” as parts of an overall system rather than reacting to specific parts, outcomes or events in isolation.
Improving the social determinants of health that impact health negatively so that all individuals are given an equal opportunity to achieve excellent health.
Valuing partnerships in which all parties are responsible for their own actions and mutually held to a high standard in order to achieve shared goals and objectives.
A collaborative process between the community and researchers to strengthen the well-being of the community.

 

Please direct any questions to Becky Bucklin at rebecca-bucklin@uiowa.edu.