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Abstract Submission Instructions

Medical students, residents, fellows, as well as faculty are encouraged to submit Innovations.
Abstract submissions for the Innovation Fest demonstrate innovative tools and resources that can be used to advance ob-gyn medical education. Examples include low-fidelity simulation, educational films, gamification, case-based flipped classroom, digital applications, or interactive web-based curricula. Submissions should be actual products that can be and/or are being used for ob-gyn health care education.

The APGO FDS is a fully in-person meeting with no options for virtual or hybrid presentations or attendance.

The APGO community is committed to the elimination of systemic racism and the resultant disparities in health care and the learning environment. Presenters are encouraged to consider and plan to specifically mention how contributions to the 2024 FDS would be applicable in this regard. Presenters must follow the APGO Educational Guidelines for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and adhere to the Checklist for Curricular Materials for Faculty Development Seminar Speakers.

Innovation Fest tools/resources must meet the following criteria:

• Applicable for UME ob-gyn education
• Usable as an educational tool/product to teach students, faculty, others, including IPE
• Free for use by the APGO membership
  

My abstract should be considered under the following sub-theme (choose one):

Personal and Professional Development: Revealing Our Sparkle and Shine
Abstracts submitted for this sub-theme should focus on bread-and-butter medical education topics, the building blocks, the scaffolding of UME and the development of faculty/resident teachers to thrive in all their roles as educators, mentors, advisors, coaches, team leaders, etc.

Curricular Innovations and Improvements: Embracing the Prism of Possibility
Abstracts submitted for this sub-theme should focus on out-of-the-box, creative, innovative, transformative approaches to UME in any area. Examples include, but are not limited to, faculty development, curricular change, UME-GME transition, assessment tools, etc.

Opportunities and Challenges: Cultivating Clarity Under Pressure
Abstracts submitted for this sub-theme should focus on approaches to cultivating a positive learning environment by proposing solutions for difficult UME challenges. Examples include innovative approaches to difficult feedback, grading disputes, mistreatment, and discrimination, etc.

Abstract Format:

• Title of the Innovative Tool/Resource (maximum of 100 characters, including spaces)
• Author(s) (maximum of two)
• Type of tool/resource (low-fidelity simulation, educational films, gamification, case-based flipped classroom, digital applications, or interactive web-based curricula, other (specify))
• Targeted learners
• Précis (maximum of 140 characters, including spaces)
• Abstract (maximum of 100 words)
  • Objective or purpose of the tool/resource
  • Description of how the tool/resource is currently being used or how you plan to use it at your home institution
  • Word count
• Innovation Fest presenters are required to bring ALL equipment/supplies needed for their displays. Will you need power (standard 120V outlet) to operate your innovation? (Y/N)
• If resource is currently online, provide weblink
• If resource is currently password protected, provide password
• Upload: If tool/resource is NOT online, upload a photograph (jpg, pdf) or video (mp3, mp4) displaying innovation