11th Annual Peter Munk Cardiovascular Symposium

Credentials & Appointments

All speakers are asked to submit their signature in the following format:

Short Biography (50 words or less)

Your biography should be 2-3 sentences  (50 words or less) outlining your experience in the field.

Cardiovascular Symposium Conflict of Interest Form

Every presenter must complete the Conflict of Interest Disclosure Form.

Format Requirements

Presenters should maintain a practical focus, highlighting new issues and diagnostic challenges relevant to practicing physicians and should structure presentations around a set of individual cases (3-5 depending on the length of the talk).

Presentations are limited to the stated length and cannot impede upon the discussion and Q&A time. Participants can submit questions throughout the session which the moderator will curate and ask at the end of each session.

Slide Format & Mandatory Slides

University of Toronto Accreditation conditions require that all presenters/speakers must include a disclosure slide and learning objectives slide at the beginning of their presentation, stating all real or apparent conflict(s) of interest or lack thereof and verbally notify the audience. Download Slide Template (PPT)

Copyright

Content for PowerPoint presentations, websites and printed materials should not contain copyright-protected work. However, if the materials are deemed essential, the application of Fair Dealing may apply.

Patient Confidentiality

All presentations must comply with patient confidentiality agreements. Patient names should not be used, and images must not contain identifiable features (e.g., institutional location of scan, date of scan, patient date of birth, MRN, photography that shows facial or other identifiable features etc.).

Interactivity

All presentations must include a minimum of 25% interactivity. This is typically achieved through audience response (polling) and Q&A.

Content Requirements

Your presentation content and delivery needs to be in alignment with at least one of the identified Program Learning Objectives for the target audience.

You will need to create 2-3 Learning Objectives for your session. Learn more about writing learning objectives.

Cardiovascular Symposium Learning Objectives 2024

1. Discuss latest management of atherosclerotic coronary artery disease
2. Integrate the latest evidence on novel therapies in heart failure and chronic kidney disease
3. Improve understanding of advanced atrial fibrillation management
4. Understand the latest technology used for interventional radiology cardiovascular care
5. Enhance knowledge of artificial intelligence use in cardiovascular disease
6. Discuss the emergence of new therapies for cardiovascular primary and secondary prevention
7. Comprehend the latest approaches to cardiac rehab in various populations
8. Understand the latest vascular surgical techniques utilized for a variety of vascular disease