NYSSPA 2024 Conference Poster Winners
Congratulations to the winners of the NYSSPA 2024 CME Conference Poster Session!
| Category | Title | Authors |
| Case Study or Clinical Reports | Idiopathic Hypereosinophilic Syndrome Presenting With Cutaneous Involvement | Elizabeth Sgambelluri |
| Educational Research | Predictors of PANCE Success: A 5-year Retrospective Analysis of Two Institutions | Jean M Covino, DHSc, MPA, PA-C, Sherylyne Toque, MPA , Gina Pontrelli, DHSc, Mark L’Eplattenier, DMSc, MPAS, PA-C, PA-C, Jennifer Hofmann, MS, PA-C, Alison Ismael, MS, PA-C |
| Original Research | Reduced Aerobic Capacity in Patients with Lyme Disease Associated Fatigue | Gerald Simons, PA-C and Kelly Warren, PhD |
| Professional Outreach & Advocacy | Advanced Practice Provider Professional Billing Optimization Initiative | Kelsey Pinkerton PA-C, Chelsey Donals PA-C, Hassan Rao MD |
Abstract Categories | Student Research Abstracts
Key Dates and Application
- Application portal is now CLOSED.
General Attendance and Authorship Policy
The Poster Session Presentation will be available to all CME Conference participants to view, and posters will remain on display at the NYSSPA annual CME conference.
PAs, PA faculty and PA students are encouraged to submit poster abstracts.
All poster abstracts must be submitted by a first author (if there are multiple authors on a project) who is a PA or PA student member of NYSSPA.
Each of the authors on a project must be able to claim authorship in the project.
Authorship is defined as substantial participation, which includes involvement in the conception and design, or analysis and interpretation of data, drafting the article or revising it critically for important intellectual content and final approval of the version to be published. An individual cannot claim authorship if they only provided encouragement, physical facilities, financial support, critiques or editorial contributions.
Poster abstract authors must disclose any known or potential conflicts of interest. Any source of funding must be disclosed at the time of submission.
Expenses associated with the submission, preparation and presentation of posters is the responsibility
of the presenter including the required registration fee for attendance at the Annual Conference.
Abstract General Information
Abstracts received after the deadline will not be accepted. Research or projects presented within the past year at another organization's poster session are allowed. Selection
for participation in the poster session will be based on quality, clarity and adherence to the guidelines. The submitting author will be notified of the final results.
Submit an abstract for a poster in any of the following categories:
- Original Research
- Case Study or Clinical Reports
- Educational Research
- Curricular Innovations
- Professional Outreach & Advocacy (for projects/ programs promoting the profession or serving communities in ways not particularly clinical or necessarily research-based)
Abstract Format Guidelines
Abstract titles should be brief and clearly indicate the content of the abstract. Capitalize the first letter of each word, except prepositions. No abbreviations should be used in the title. The abstract text should not exceed 500 words (not including
the title and author information).
Abstracts may be submitted following either AMA or APA format. Special or unusual abbreviations should be placed in parentheses after the full word appears the first time. Arabic numerals should be used
to indicate numbers, except when used in the beginning of a paragraph. Non-proprietary (generic) names of drugs should be used.
Do not include tables, graphs, algorithms, pictures or references in the abstract. Abstracts that include tables,
graphs, algorithms, pictures or references will not be accepted. Accepted abstracts will be printed as submitted.
Abstracts should be edited and carefully reviewed prior to submission. A common reason abstracts are not accepted is significant
typographical or grammatical errors. Changes to abstracts will not be accepted after submission.
Poster Competition
Each poster will be assigned a number which will be displayed at the bottom right-hand corner of the poster.
Posters will be judged in the three (3) categories: original research, educational research and professional advocacy and outreach.
The winning posters in each category will be recognized at the Clara Vanderbilt Gala on Saturday, November 9, 2024.
Original Research Abstracts
Original research abstracts should be informative and include the following sections:
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Purpose: A brief statement explaining why the research was conducted, preferably limited to one sentence.
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Method: Materials, methodology and any analytical procedures applied, preferably limited to two sentences. Results: Should be presented in sufficient detail to support the conclusions. (It is inadequate to state: "The results will be discussed,"
or "The data will be presented".)
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Conclusions: The author's opinion about the meaning of the study.
Educational Research
Educational abstract presentations are divided into the following categories:
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Educational Research: Original research conducted in PA education.
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Curricular Innovation: A descriptive poster about a new teaching method, learning opportunity or other innovative educational modality introduced into the clinical or didactic phase of a PA program.
Educational abstracts should clearly and completely describe the project. The format of the abstract should include a general description of the project objective(s), rationale, methodology, evaluation, results and conclusions. It is desirable to highlight
objectives that are uniquely innovative, have impact on special populations or have value to other PA educators. Abstracts that highlight community-campus linkages especially those that improve the health of underserved and diverse populations are
particularly valued.
Professional Outreach and Advocacy Abstracts
Professional outreach and advocacy abstract presentations are listed as follows:
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Outreach and advocacy activities designed to serve a community or patient population.
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Outreach and advocacy activities intended to promote the PA profession.
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Outreach and advocacy activities designed to demonstrate innovation in delivery of patient care.
Professional outreach and advocacy abstracts should be informative and include the following sections:
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Purpose: A brief statement explaining why the project or program was conducted.
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Description: A description of the objectives and steps taken to achieve them. Highlight aspects of the project that are innovative, sustainable, impact special populations or communities, build partnerships, add value to the PA profession
and/or are particularly timely. Describe the plan to evaluate the success of the project or program.
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Results: Should be presented in sufficient detail to support the conclusions. ( It is inadequate to state: "The results will be discussed".)
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Conclusions: The author's opinion about the impact of the project or program.
Case Study or Clinical Report Abstracts
- A Case Study or Clinical Report should be a brief presentation of an interesting or unusual clinical case or innovative approach along with the outcome. It should also include a short discussion about the case and lessons learned.
- Please remove any information from the presentation that could identify the patient.
- Photographs, radiographs, or other types of clinical images should be submitted if appropriate and in accordance with HIPAA.
Student Research Abstracts
Students may submit abstracts for consideration in the Student Research Gallery to include original research, clinical reports/case studies and previously presented posters. All student submissions must meet the following criteria:
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Abstract submissions must be original work by PA student author(s), originating from research projects and/or assignments in PA education courses.
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A faculty member must serve as one of the co-authors.
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The primary and submitting authors with the exception of the faculty co-author must be students at the time of abstract submission.
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Original research projects should be completed at the time of abstract submission; however, well-designed research studies will be considered without the completion of the Results or Conclusions sections. In this case, the selection will be based
on the quality of the study design and the question(s) being asked. If available, the anticipated results and outcomes should be adequately addressed in the abstract.
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Clinical reports/case studies highlighting unusual cases or innovative approaches to clinical problems/techniques and previously presented posters may be submitted for the Student Gallery. The information must originate from research projects or assignments
in PA education courses.
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Literature reviews will not be accepted.
Original research abstracts should be informative and include the following sections:
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Purpose: A brief statement explaining why the research was conducted, preferably limited to one sentence.
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Method: Materials, methodology and any analytical procedures applied, preferably limited to two sentences.
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Results: Should be presented in sufficient detail to support the conclusions. (If results are not yet available, then anticipated results should be included.)
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Conclusions: The author's opinion about the meaning of the study even if results are not yet available.
Poster Guidelines
Research posters are typically 36"x48". Online, you will find are many templates available and design advice about what makes an effective research poster.
The poster should have the title placed at the top with the author names and affiliations (optional) beneath it. We recommend
lettering of at least one and a half inches high for easy readability. The title should match that submitted with the abstract. Click here for a sample layout.
The poster should also include
a copy of the abstract and expanded sections of the purpose, methodology, results and conclusions as appropriate to the type of abstract. Use large enough fonts for subtitles and text so the poster can be read from an average computer screen. Avoid
the use of script fonts that are difficult to read.
A popular technique is to produce a single sheet poster using Microsoft Office PowerPoint. All illustrations (graphs, pictures, figures, tables) should be large enough for easy observation.
All figures and tables should have brief captions.
Congratulations to the 2023 Poster Abstract Winners
Original Research
Use of Artificial Intelligence to Reduce Times to Reperfusion Therapies in Patients with Acute Ischemic Stroke at Crouse Health
Cayetano RT, Kaskov O
Education Research
Examining Social Determinants of Health and the Opioid Use Crisis: Improving Health Professions Student’s Knowledge and Empathy
Jillian O’Brien, PA-C & Kristin Thomson, DHSc., PA-C Clinical Assistant Professors, Department of Physician Assistant Education, Stony Brook University, NY
Clinical Study / Case Report
Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease Cause of Rapid Deterioration While Receiving Long-Term Natalizumab Therapy, A Case Comparison
Sandra Gibson, Carlo Dangcalan, Corey McGraw
