The Bédard Cytopathology Symposium
Thank-you for agreeing to be a speaker at The Bédard Cytopathology Symposium November 4, 2023 at Mount Sinai Hospital 18th Floor Auditorium 600 University Avenue Toronto, Ontario M5G 1X5.
This web page will guide you through a series of tasks for your participation as a presenter. Please complete all the tasks by the deadlines listed below.
Preparing for Your Session
Due
October 6
Please submit the following items by email to CPD Conference Services
Learning Objectives
To ensure your presentation content and delivery is in alignment with the stated program objectives.
You will need to create 2-3 Learning Objectives for your session. Learn more about writing learning objectives here.
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.
Headshot
Please provide a professional headshot in jpeg or png format. This will be used on the online platform and in conference marketing materials.
Publication Release Form
You will need to complete the following Publication Release Form.
Conflict of Interest Form
Every speaker must complete the Conflict of Interest Disclosure Form.
Submit Your Presentation
Due
At the conference
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.