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The 34thAsian Medical Students Conference(AMSC) Malaysia

Academic Competition Guidelines

The Incoming Tide of Community Medicine

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THE 34THASIAN MEDICAL STUDENTS CONFERENCE (AMSC)

MALAYSIA 2013

THEME: THE INCOMING TIDE OF COMMUNITY MEDICINE

ACADEMIC COMPETITION GUIDELINES

Main organizers:

Collaboration partners:

Supported by: Endorsed by:


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INDEX

No. Item Page

1. Deadline of Academic Competitions Submissions 3

2. Scientific Paper Guidelines 4

3. Poster Guidelines 8

4. Scientific Poster 9

5. Public Poster 11

6. Video competition guidelines 13


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Deadline of Academic Competitions Submissions

COMPETITION SCIENTIFIC

PAPER

POSTER VIDEO

Scientific Public

Structured

Abstract/ Video

Information

1stApril 2013

(via e-mail)

1stApril 2013

(via e-mail)

1stMay 2013

(via e-mail)

1stMay 2013

(via e-mail)

Release of

Shortlisted

Results

1stMay 2013

(via e-mail)

1stMay 2013

(via e-mail)

- -

Completed paper 1stJune 2013

(via e-mail)

- - -

Power Point

Presentation/

Poster/ Video

3rdJuly 2013

(at registration

counter)

3rdJuly 2013

(at registration

counter)

3rdJuly 2013

(at registration

counter)

3rdJuly 2013

(at registration

counter)

* E-mail:[email protected]

* Queries and other concerns regarding the competition may be sent to organizing

committee via e-mail
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]


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Scientific Paper GuidelinesObjective:

To increase awareness of the diseases pertaining to community health in your country,

which are included in the following subthemes

o occupational health

o environmental health

o non-communicable diseases

o maternal and child health

To recognize the role of the government, healthcare system, community and individuals in

the detection, prevention and management of diseases in your country

To allow dialog and exchange of knowledge among countries regarding disease that

affecting the community and stimulate discussion and generation of new ideas to tackle the

problem

Guidelines:

Provide a brief introduction on the disease(s) identified that is related to the following

subthemes





With relevant statistics on prevalence of the disease and literature on the pathological basis

of the disease Select a community and identify the impact of the disease(s) on the community

Explain the objectives of the study and what the study adds to the known evidence.

Choose to either use clinical-based research(i.e. randomized controlled trials, systemic

reviews, cohort studies etc.) and/or scientific models of inquiry, to give a detail overview

that includes but are not limited to ANY of the following

o Prevalence of the disease in country or region

o Pathological basis of the disease

o Management of the disease

o Screening and detection of the disease

Identify the preventive measures or policies implemented by the government or relevanthealth organization against the disease (s) and the effectiveness, advantages and

disadvantages of such measures

Suggest alternative measures that control the incidence of the disease(s) and outline the

role of medical students.

The study should be

o Original

o Adapted from international studies

o Adapted from previous small scale pilot studies


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Criteria for selection:

Only one (1) entry is allowed per country.

The top ten (10) entries based on content will be given the chance to present during the

conference. (The abstract will be judged by 3 judges. The judging criteria for abstract isstated below)

Guidelines for abstract submission:

1. File Format Word (MS word 2003-2007)

2. Language UK English (If local words are used, English translations must be provided)

3. Word Limit 300 words (excluding title, authors and affiliations)

4. File Name Country Scientific Paper Abstract (e.g. Malaysia Scientific Paper Abstract)

5. Font Arial (11)

6. Line Spacing Single

7.

Sections:a) Title page:

Title

Authors

Affiliation

b)Abstract

Background

Material and Methods

Results

Conclusion

8. Keywords: At least 3.

9. Please include mailing address of presenting author with telephone number, fax number

and e-mail.


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Instruction for full paper submission1. File Format PDF


3. Word Limit4,000 words (excluding abstract and references)

4. File Name Country Paper (e.g. Malaysia Paper)

5. Font Arial (11)

6. Line spacing 1.5

7. Sections

Title Page (Title, authors, affiliation & mailing address)

Introduction

Materials & Methods

Results

Conclusion

References (APA Style)e.g.: Journal- Coltheart, M., & Prior, M. (2006). Learning to read in

Australia.Australian Journal of Learning Disabilities, 11(4), 157-164.

Book- Kumar P, Clark M, eds. Clinical Medicine. 5th ed. Edinburgh,

London, New York, Oxford, Philadelphia, St Louis, Sydney, Toronto: WB

Saunders; 2002

Internet- Romesh Khardori. Type II Diabetes Mellitus.

[Online]; c1994-2012 Website:

http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/117853-overview

Last accessed on 21.5.2012

8. Tables and figures

Illustrations should be saved in JPEG or TIFF files

Tables should be presented in rows and columns format.

Photographs should send in gray scale format. The resolution should be 300 dpi.

Compression must be set to maximum quality to prevent pixelated

appearance

Platform Presentation

File Format Microsoft Power point Presentation 1997-2003 in .ppt or .pptx format

Language UK English only

Duration of presentation:

- Ten (10) minutes will be allotted for the presentation

o There will be a warning bell at the end of 8 minutes and 10 minutes.

o Exceeding time limit would amount to negative marking.

Maximum number of 4 questions would be allowed from the judges and audients after each

presentation in 2 minutes time.

Each group may have maximum of THREE (3) presenters.
http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/117853-overviewhttp://emedicine.medscape.com/article/117853-overviewhttp://emedicine.medscape.com/article/117853-overview


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Judging criteria for abstract

Criteria Percentage (%)

1. Theme and background

2.

Scientific quality3. Research

4. Clinical implications

20

4030

10

Judging criteria for full paper


1. Title and Abstract

2. Scientific Content and presentation

3. Research

4.

Conclusion and implication

20

40

30

10

Submission procedure

The structured abstract must be submitted latest by 1st April 2013. (to be sent through

email only) ([email protected])

The top ten (10) teams shortlisted for platform presentation will be announced on 1st May

2013.(dates are subject to changes)

The completed paper must be submitted latest by 1st June 2013. (to be sent through email

only) ([email protected])

The power point presentation of the top ten (10) teams must be submitted by 3rd July 2013.

An acknowledgement would be sent through e-mail upon receipt of every submission.

Duplicate or multiple submissions of the same abstract are not allowed.

Queries and other concerns regarding the research paper competition may be sent to

organizing committee via email. ([email protected])
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Poster Guidelines


A maximum of one (1) entry is allowed per country.

The top fifteen (15) entries based on content (for scientific poster) will be given the chance

to present during the conference.

All (25) entries (for public poster) will be given the chances to present during the

conference.


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Scientific Poster

Objective:

To increase awareness of the diseases pertaining to community health in your country,






To recognize the role of the government, healthcare system, community and individuals in

the detection, prevention and management of diseases in your country



problem

Guidelines:


subthemes





With relevant statistics on prevalence of the disease and literature on the pathological basis

of the disease

Select a community and identify the impact of the disease(s) on the community

Explain the objectives of the study and what the study adds to the known evidence.

Choose to either use clinical-based research(i.e. randomized controlled trials, systemic

reviews, cohort studies etc.) and/or scientific models of inquiry, to give a detail overview

that includes but are not limited to ANY of the following

o Prevalence of the disease in country or region

o Pathological basis of the disease

o Management of the disease

o

Screening and detection of the disease Identify the preventive measures or policies implemented by the government or relevant

health organization against the disease (s) and the effectiveness, advantages and

disadvantages of such measures

Suggest alternative measures that control the incidence of the disease(s) and outline the

role of medical students.

The study should be

o Original

o Adapted from international studies

o Adapted from previous small scale pilot studies


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Guidelines for abstract submission:1. File Format Word (MS word 2003-2007)


3. Word Limit 300 words (excluding title, authors and affiliations)

4. File Name Country Scientific Poster Abstract (e.g. Malaysia Scientific Poster Abstract)

5. Font Arial (11)


7. Sections

Title and Authors

Background of the Study

Material & Methods

Results

Conclusion

Format of scientific poster

1. Language UK English only (If local words are used, English translations must be provided)

2. Size 3 x 5 ft.

3. Orientation Portrait

4. The posters should be self-explanatory.

Poster Presentation1. Language English only

2. Each participant will be allowed to present for maximum of 8 minutes. Judges are supposed

to ask questions for a maximum of 4 minutes

3. Maximum 2 presenters per group who can take turn to present.

Judging Criteria

Submission Procedures

The structured abstract must be submitted by 1st April 2013 via email.

([email protected])

An acknowledgement would be sent through e-mail upon receipt of every submission.

Duplicate or multiple submissions of the same abstract are not allowed.

The top fifteen (15) teams shortlisted for platform presentation will be announced on 1st

May 2013.(dates are subject to changes)

The top fifteen posters (15) must be submitted by 3rd July 2013.

Queries and other concerns regarding the poster competition may be sent to organizingcommittee via email. ([email protected])


1. Scientific content

2. Clarity and quality of poster

3. Presentation and Q&A

40

30

30
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Public Poster

Objectives:

To promoteawareness of the diseases pertaining to community health in your country,






To recognize the role of individuals in the detection, prevention and management of

diseases in your country



problem

Guidelines:


subthemes





Introduce the background of the targeted community Illustrate any of the following but not limited to

The prevalence of the problem in your country

The measures to be taken by the individual or the community

The potential impacts of the problem to the community

Guidelines for abstract submission:

1. File Format Word (MS word 2003-2007)


3.

Word Limit 100 words (excluding title, authors and affiliations)4. File Name Country Public Poster Abstract (e.g. Malaysia Public Poster Abstract)

5. Font Arial (11)


Format1. Language UK English (If local words are used, English translations must be provided)

2. Size 3 x 5 ft.

3. Orientation Portrait


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Poster Presentation

1. Language English only

2. Length

Five (5) minutes will be allotted for the presentation. Two (2) minutes will be allotted for the question and answer portion

3. Maximum 2 presenters per group who can take turn to present.

Judging Criteria

Submission Procedure

The structured abstract must be submitted by 1st May 2013 via email.

([email protected])

All the posters (25) must be submitted by 3rd July 2013.

Queries and other concerns regarding the poster competition may be sent to organizing

committee via email. ([email protected])

*Accessory materials for putting up of posters would be supplied at the venue.

*Posters have to be removed by 24 hours.


1. Content

2. Clarity and quality of poster

3. Presentation and Q&A

40

30

30
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Video competition guidelinesObjectives:

To increase awareness regarding public health and the important role

played by public health in our day to day life.

Guidelines:


subthemes





Introduce the background of the targeted community

Illustrate any of the following but not limited to

o The prevalence of the problem in your country

o The measures to be taken by the individual or the community

o The potential impacts of the problem to the community


A maximum of ONE (1) entry is allowed per country.

All (25) entries will be allowed to be exhibited in between the scientific paper competition

during the conference.

Video specifications:

Resolution- HD(high definition)

o 480p, 720p or 1080p

Video duration

o Minimum : 90 seconds

o Maximum: 270 seconds

File format general and widely used video codec and audio codec

o Avi (mpeg4, DivX, XviD)

o Mkv(H.264)

o Mp4(mpeg4)

Language

o English

o If other languages are accepted, however it must be accompanied by subtitles in UK

English.


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Submission rules

Send your video information as specified below via e-mail [email protected]

latest by 1st May 2013

1.

A brief description of the video (maximum 100 words, in Microsoft Word 1997-2003format).

2. The name and contact details (address, phone number, email) of the video makers.

3. A statement declaring that one holds the copyright or has the right to use the video,

and agree to the video being used as described in the guidelines for this completion.

File name: Country (Video)-Title of the video (e.g. Malaysia (video)-Public Health

Promotion)

Send your video on 3rd July 2013 at the registration counter.

Queries and other concerns regarding the video competition may be addressed to

organizing committee via email.

Terms and condition

The entrant retains copyright over their work, but by uploading a video, the entrant grants

permission to AMSC Malaysia 2013 to reproduce the video on any AMSC Malaysia 2013

websites and its events.

Copyright

o Your video must be your own original creation - no copyrighted music, video, sounds

or images may be used without prior, full permission from the author(s) of said

copyrighted music, video, sounds or images that you wish to include.o Your video must not infringe upon any third party rights.

The video must not be produced for any previous AMSC or EAMSC video competition.

Judging criteria

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1. Clarity

2. Relevance

3. Creativity

4. Filming and production quality

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