WV SEED Symposium Innovation & Scholarship Poster Abstract

Poster Abstract submissions are now open!

Please visit the form to submit your abstract.

  • Poster submissions will be accepted until Friday, May 15, 2026

  • Poster submissions will be peer-reviewed for acceptance.

  • Poster dimensions can be up to 36x36. Note: If you have a poster from a previous event that is larger than the dimensions listed above, we will try to accommodate this request.

  • The poster session will be presented from 4:00 to 5:00 PM on June 22, 2026. More details on the presentation will be provided the week before the symposium.

Contact Tynetta Johnson with questions about the submission process or the event.

WV SEED Symposium Innovation & Scholarship Poster Submission Guidelines

If you have a scholarly innovation or some educational research, share it by submitting your abstract! Submissions may include but are not limited to studies on:

  • Novel teaching strategies for clinic or classroom

  • Peer-teaching based learning

  • Simulation-based learning

  • Tech use in HPE (AI tools, virtual learning, etc.)

  • Educational approaches for Patient education/Patient support

  • Evaluation or survey tool development

  • Education effectiveness studies

  • Education quality improvement studies

  • Teaching and learning outcomes in clinic

  • Professional identity formation

Items required in the Health Professions Education Poster submission:

  1. Title - A clear title that aligns with the presentation.

  2. Research Statement / Research Question - A clear statement of your research question(s).

  3. Background / Theoretical Framework - Clearly describe these and the relevance of the study and why it matters in health professions education.

  4. Design and Methods - Describe clearly the research design, including methods and materials used. How did you set it up?

  5. Results - Include results of data collection and methods for analysis. What did you discover? This is the best part of the project to share with everyone.

  6. Limitations - Describe clearly the limitations of the study.

  7. Conclusions and Significance - What implications do these lessons from your results and limitations hold for now and/or in the future?

  8. Reference List - A minimum of 3 relevant references including scholarly articles from peer-reviewed journals.

  9. Authors - List the authors and institutions for the proposal

  10. Word Count - Proposals are limited to 500 words.

Review Criteria

Submissions will be evaluated based on:

  1. Clarity of purpose

  2. Evidence of innovation or thoughtful improvement

  3. Relevance to health professions education

  4. Appropriateness of evaluation methods

  5. Significance of findings or lessons learned

  6. Quality of reflection and insight

  7. Clarity of writing

All submissions will be peer reviewed in a supportive review process designed for emerging educators. Selected abstracts will be presented as posters during the symposium. At least one author must register and be present during the poster session to discuss their work and engage in collegial dialogue with faculty and peers.