Guidelines
Abstract
Presentation Guidelines
- Language: All E-Posters should be prepared in English
- Font size: ≥16
- Maximum poster size:
- E-Poster size in pixel: 1080 width x 1536 height - portrait orientation
- E-Poster size in cm: 38.1 width x 54.2 height - portrait orientation
- File Name format: <Abstract ID>_<Author Name>
- Please ensure to follow the file name format. Example: C-10213_PeterJones
- File format: PDF
- Please note that the orientation format of your poster should be portrait.
- Posters should display the abstract title, authors (underline the presenting author's name), institutions and affiliations.
- Suggested sections of the poster include Objectives, Methods, Results and Conclusion.
- Funding: If funding has been obtained, indicate the source on the “Source of Funding” page. If there is no funding, indicate it as “None”.
- Conflict of Interest and Disclosure Statement: All authors must disclose any conflicts of interest. Please ensure that you are aware of the disclosures of all the abstract's authors before starting your abstract submission process.
- Category List: Authors must select a single category for the E-poster from the list provided.
- Each video must be accompanied by a Word file that contains the following:
- Full video title
- The exact running time of the video
- All contributing authors
- All authors' affiliations and email addresses
- An abstract of up to 250 words which may include: Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, and Conclusions
- Videos must be not more than 7 minutes in length.
- All videos must be accompanied by an English voiceover.
- Text and audio in the video must be in English.
- Videos must be clear, in focus, and without excessive camera movement. Videos in High-Definition (HD) are strongly recommended.
- No patient-identifiable information is allowed within the video.
- PowerPoint slides may be included within the video if required.
- Videos should CLEARLY display the abstract ID, title, authors (presenting author's name should be underlined), institutions and affiliations.
- Suggested fonts: Arial or Times New Roman.
- Use the screen aspect ratio of 16:9 (widescreen).
- ONLY these Video Formats will be accepted: WMV, AVI or MP4.
- File Name format: <Abstract ID>_<Author Name>
- Please ensure to follow the file name format. Example: V-10213_PeterJones
- Music: If music is utilised in the video, please provide the source of the music and whether it is copyrighted material. Copyrighted music cannot be used without permission from the copyright owners.
- References: If applicable, references should be provided.
- Funding: If funding has been obtained, indicate the source on the “Source of Funding” page. If there is no funding, indicate it as “None”.
- Conflict of Interest and Disclosure Statement: All authors must disclose any conflicts of interest. Please ensure that you are aware of the disclosures of all the abstract's authors before starting your abstract submission process.
- Category List: Authors must select a single category for the Video from the list provided.
It is the intent of the International College of Surgeons Singapore (ICS) to provide high-quality sessions focused on educational content that is free from commercial influence or bias. Therefore, please ensure there is no material within your presentation which could be seen as marketing a commercial product or programme. The content of the poster must reflect the content of the abstract submitted.
Submission
Call for Abstract
1st Oct 2024 - 15th July 2025
- All abstracts will be presented as E-posters, as part of the ICS Congress 2025.
- Video abstracts will also be uploaded onto the event website.
- Please see the below guidelines for submitting accepted abstracts.
- Please submit all E-posters and Videos to the Abstract Submission Portal by 15th July 2025.
- An abstract would be considered for E-Poster Presentation or Oral Presentation at the congress. The Committee reserves the right to decide on the final method of presentation for selected entries.
