Welcome! This page provides everything you need to prepare for your oral abstract presentation at the 2026 CREOG & APGO Annual Meeting in Seattle that will take place at the Convention Center Summit location. Please read carefully to ensure your session runs smoothly and meets conference standards.

Presentation Format

• Session Duration: 60 minutes.
• Session Structure: Oral presentations are presented in groups of four abstracts per session.
• Timing: Each presenter will have 10 minutes to present and 5 minutes for Q&A with the audience.
• Judging: Each session will be evaluated by three volunteer judges.
• Awards: The top three oral abstract presentations will receive financial awards, announced on Friday, February 20, through the meeting app.

This format provides an opportunity to showcase innovative research and spark scholarly discussion among medical educators and clinicians.

Audiovisual Information

Each room will include the following equipment:

• Windows-based computer with PowerPoint
• LCD projector and necessary cables
• Screen
• Podium with podium microphone
• Audience handheld microphones for Q&A
• Table with (2) chairs and wired microphones

⚠️ Important: The Seattle Convention Center does not allow room setup changes, AV additions, or other special requests. Please plan your presentation to fit the room and AV set indicated above.

Preparing Your Presentation

• For detailed presentation requirements and design guidance, please review the Speaker Guidelines (also available in the COaSIS Presenter Portal → Resources).
• Use the official CREOG & APGO PowerPoint Template.
• Include both a Disclosure Slide and a Learning Objectives Slide (see required slides in the guidelines).
• Primary Presenter is required to upload files in the CoASIS Presenter Portal:
  • Draft presentation for CME review: due December 31
  • Final presentation: due January 16
  • An email will be sent to the primary presenter in mid-November to complete these and other related tasks.

Additional recommendations for oral abstract presenters:

• Keep your presentation concise—no more than 10 slides (about one per minute).
• Allocate 5 minutes for audience Q&A at the end of your talk.
• Format slides in 16:9, High Definition (HD). Accepted file types: PowerPoint (.pptx) or PDF.
  

Audience Response Systems

CREOG & APGO does not provide or support audience response systems. Please note that cell phone-based polling may be unreliable due to the interior location of meeting rooms and Wi-Fi limitations.

On-Site Presentation Requirements

• All presenters must check into the Speaker Ready Room (room 338).
• Presenters are required to visit within 4 hours of their scheduled session to upload and/or adjust slides.
• Bring a copy on a USB drive to upload the presentation in the speaker ready room.

Speaker Ready Room Hours

Located in Room 338 on the 3rd floor of the Convention Center:

• Tuesday, Feb 17: 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
• Wednesday, Feb 18: 7:00 am – 5:00 pm
• Thursday, Feb 19: 6:00 am – 5:00 pm
• Friday, Feb 20: 6:00 am – 4:00 pm
• Saturday, Feb 21: 6:30 am – 10:00 am

Presenter Checklist

To participate, primary presenters must:

• Accept participation by October 10 (via the CoASIS Portal. Use your MyACOG account email address and password to log in)
• Upload draft presentation for CME review by December 31, 2025
• Upload final presentation by January 16
• Submit speaker information, biography, and photo by January 16
• Register and pay for the meeting
• Book hotel reservations at the Hyatt Regency or Hyatt at Olive 8 (see Travel Tab for details)
• Bring a USB backup of your slides for the Speaker Ready Room

✅ By following these steps, you’ll be fully prepared for your breakout presentation at the 2026 CREOG & APGO Annual Meeting.

Tips for Creating a Memorable Presentation in Medical Education

A strong oral abstract presentation not only shares data but tells a compelling educational story. Here are key strategies to make your talk impactful and memorable:

• Start Strong

• Open with a clear, engaging statement of your study’s purpose or the educational challenge you addressed.
• Use one slide to introduce the problem and why it matters for medical education.

• Simplify Your Slides

• Limit text—use keywords, not paragraphs.
• Replace words with visuals: graphs, infographics, or images that highlight your results.
• Ensure high contrast and legible fonts (minimum 24-point).

• Tell a Story

• Structure your talk like a narrative:
  Background → Innovation/Intervention → Results → Lessons Learned → Future Directions.
• Emphasize the “so what?”—how your findings improve education, patient care, or learning outcomes.

• Engage the Audience

• Ask a reflective question or use a short case to connect your research to real-world teaching.
• Speak with energy and authenticity; your enthusiasm reinforces credibility.

• Rehearse and Refine

• Practice timing—10 minutes goes quickly!
• Rehearse transitions and anticipate common questions from judges or peers.
• Test your presentation in 16:9 format to confirm layout consistency.

• End with Impact

• Conclude with 2–3 concise takeaways.
• Reinforce why your work matters to the future of OB-GYN education.
• Thank the audience and invite dialogue during Q&A.

By preparing thoughtfully and practicing these strategies, you’ll deliver a presentation that informs, inspires, and resonates with your colleagues in medical education.