21st College of Medicine Research Dissemination ConferenceAbstract Submission Form

Tips for preparing your abstract:

1. Abstracts must be typed using Arial font size 11 point using Microsoft Word2. Since abstracts will be photocopied and bound as abstract booklets, the print must be

clear3. Abstract title must be in CAPITAL letters. The title should be concise and indicate the

contents of the abstract4. Author and co-author (s) names; institutions/departments, are to be typed under the

title. Initials should precede the last name (i.e. K.T. Muula). Underline the name of the presenting author. Do not include degrees or professional titles. (Dr, Prof, MRCOG)

5. Leave one line space between the title/author block and the body of the abstract.6. Abstract text must be single-spaced and justified at the left margin only. Leave a blank

line between paragraphs. Do not indent paragraphs.7. Abstract must not exceed 300 words.8. All the essential parts of the abstract must be present.9. The use of tables, graphs and figures in abstracts is discouraged.10. Use standard abbreviations. Place special abbreviations in parentheses after the full

term the first time it appears.

Abstract title:(max 25 words)Thematic Area:

Authors:(First name, Last name, contact details)

Affiliation:Abstract: (max 300 words)Introduction:

Methods:

Results:

Conclusion or Interpretation: