Medical Education Research and Innovation Conference
❙ Poster guidelines
Poster guidelines for the 2025 Medical Education Research and Innovation Conference
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The maximum poster dimensions are 48” width x 36” height (approx. 120 cm width x 90 cm height). Please ensure these dimensions are not exceeded.
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Material to affix your poster to the display boards will be provided by the conference.
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Limit the amount of printed material. Posters should be concise. If additional information is desired, consider handing out information sheets or providing a QR code that links to a relevant website.
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Please review the guidelines for creating accessible designs provided by the Department of Medical Communications.
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Each poster must include a top label indicating the title, the names of the authors, and their affiliations. The title should have characters that are at least 0.8” (2 cm) high.
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Ensure poster text is large enough to be read from a distance of 3’ (1 meter) or more. A font size of 30-50 is recommended.
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Keep illustrative material simple. Use charts, drawings, and illustrations similar to those in slides. Simple color use is effective for emphasis.
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Include straightforward "Introduction" and "Conclusion" sections. Use graphs to demonstrate qualitative relationships and tables for precise numerical values when feasible.
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Do not fold posters; carry them in an appropriate container to avoid damage.
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Conference staff will be available to assist you.
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Poster numbers will be provided by staff and displayed on your poster board.
Poster templates
You may download poster templates, courtesy Department of Medical Communications, WSU SOMfrom the links below. Poster templates (downloads are Microsoft PowerPoint pptx format)
Printing your poster
The cost of printing your poster is being generously funded through the office of the dean. In order to take advantage of this offer, you must print through the department of Medical Communications at the SOM. Please follow the steps below to submit your order.
Submitting an order
PLEASE NOTE: Poster printing takes three business days from that date. To ensure timely processing, it is highly recommended that you place your order by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, October 22.
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Select Basic Paper, 48" x 36" size.
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Upload Your File through the Department of Medical Communications work order system.
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In the Comments Section, state that your poster is for the MER/I conference and specify whether your file was created on macOS or Windows.
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Upon Checkout, select IRB (Departments only) and Index Number for the payment method.
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In the Purchase Order Number text box, write "MER/I conference" for payment.
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Failure to do so will result in your order being rejected, and you will need to resubmit. Please remember to indicate that it is for the MER/I conference.
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You Will Receive Communication through the work order system when your order is ready for pickup.
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Pickup Location: Department of Medical Communications
540 E. Canfield, Room 1367, Scott Hall. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. through 5 p.m., Monday through Friday