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Poster exhibitions at conferences: are we doing it properly?
Andrew J Beamish1, James Ansell1, Jessica J Foster1
1Postgraduate Centre, Wales Deanery, Heath Park, Cardiff, United Kingdom.
Journal of Surgical Education
|September 21, 2014
Summary
Conference poster presentations show significant variation in quality and presenter engagement across different medical fields. Improvements are needed in displaying posters and ensuring presenter availability to enhance educational value.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Scientific Conferences
- Poster Presentations
Background:
- Literature on the educational value of conference poster presentations is limited.
- Understanding variations in poster exhibitions is crucial for improving scientific discourse.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify and describe variations in poster exhibitions across diverse conferences attended by trainees.
- To assess the quality and educational potential of conference poster presentations.
Main Methods:
- A prospective observational assessment of 7 variables across conference posters was conducted.
- Four international conferences (medical education, surgery, oncology, and digestive diseases) were included.
- Posters were evaluated based on individual variables and an overall score, with author numbers also compared.
Main Results:
- Significant variations were observed in poster display, adherence to guidelines, reference inclusion, and presenter attendance.
- The proportion of presenters failing to display posters ranged from 3% to 26%, and presenter availability varied from 21% to 86%.
- The Association for the Study of Medical Education exhibition scored highest overall, and posters with more authors generally performed better.
Conclusions:
- Conference poster exhibitions exhibit considerable variation, indicating a need for improvement across all evaluated events.
- Conferences can learn from each other to enhance presenter engagement and the educational value of poster sessions.
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