Abstract submission is now closed
Who attends the Conference:
- e-Health novices and experts
- Clinicians, executives, government, educators, researchers, students, policy-makers, health data custodians and users
- Information and communication technology vendors and consultants
- International delegates
Make Connections with:
- An unparalleled network of individuals interested in the current and future state of e-Health within Canada and beyond
We welcome submissions for 2½ days of concurrent sessions with more presentation opportunities than ever before. Be an active participant in the 2015 program with a variety of presentation formats including: Panel, Concurrent, e-Poster and e-Health Rant sessions. In keeping with the conference theme, Making Connections, submissions should address connecting:
People to People (e.g., clinicians, First Nations, patients, caregivers, consumers)
Sector to Sector (e.g., acute, primary, community & long-term care)
Data & Information to Outcomes (e.g., benefits evaluation, health system use, analytics)
Current & Future Technologies (e.g., standards, interoperability, implementation & adoption, innovation)
Bring your experiences and expertise to Canada’s largest conference focused on e-Health. Make your submission connection today!
learning objectives
Participation in e-Health 2015: Making Connections will provide all attendees with opportunities to hear and discuss:
- Strategic initiatives, policies and technologies connecting consumers, clinicians, and the health care system
- Emerging practices, challenges, and trends connected with e-Health in Canada and beyond
Submission Options
Submissions can be made for Panel, Concurrent, e-Poster or e-Health Rant sessions, descriptions listed below. Each submission will subject to a blind review and rating by a minimum of three abstract reviewers. To this end, it is encouraged that all identifying information (e.g., project or institution name) be removed from the abstract.
All submissions will be reviewed for originality, merit, relevance, clarity, fit, and alignment with Conference objectives. In order to ensure due consideration of your submission by the Abstract Review Committee, please be sure to comply with the guidelines of the submission templates for Panel, Concurrent, e-Poster or e-Health Rant sessions.
Please note that ONLY the primary author of each submission will receive a discounted registration for the Conference. With the exception of panel sessions, additional presenters will be required to pay the full registration fee. For the panels, discounted registration will be extended to two panelists.
Panel Sessions (45 - 60 minutes)
| These sessions are designed to allow a team of presenters (3-5) to bring a variety of perspectives to a single e-Health topic, initiative, or experience that might not otherwise be possible within a single concurrent session. Panels should allow for a minimum of 15 minutes for audience engagement. Abstracts should identify the focus of the panel discussion, specific objective(s), panel perspectives represented and questions for discussion. The team abstract should be no more than 500 words. A brief bio of each speaker should be provided. Enter your submission NOW |
Concurrent Sessions (25 minutes)
| Each concurrent session will be afforded 25 minutes including a minimum of 5 minutes for audience engagement. Abstracts should be no more than 500 words and include sufficient detail of the intent and focus of the presentation (see template for submissions). A MAXIMUM of 2 authors per submission will be invited to present. A brief bio should be provided for each speaker. Enter your submission NOW |
e-Poster (10 minutes)
The program includes electronic poster (e-poster) sessions which will be held during networking breaks in the Exhibit Hall. Authors will have the ability to upload images, slideshows, and videos as elements of their e-poster. The format will allow delegates to view and interact with your poster at designated stations in the Exhibit Hall. Authors of accepted posters will be invited to give a scheduled 10 minute oral presentation in conjunction with the conference program. Posters will be judged and a winner for Best Overall e-Poster will be selected on the basis of the following criteria:
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e-Health Rants (15 minutes)
| These sessions are designed to provide an opportunity for individuals to provide a synthesis of a point of view on a specific e-Health topic. A Rant is expected to stimulate debate and discussion and should be focused on a specific issue related to the impact and future of e-Health in Canada. Abstracts should describe the issue and proposed perspective, the significance for e-Health in Canada and be no more than 500 words. A brief bio of the speaker should be provided. Additionally, (although not necessary) ranters may include a link to a 45-60 second audio or video recording providing a sampling of their planned rant for assessment by the Abstract Review Committee. These will be only available for the purpose of review by the Committee to no later than December 15, 2014 and not be searchable or available publicly thereafter. *Suggest YouTube upload for ease of posting. Enter your submission NOW |
KEY DATES:
| Submission Opens | CLOSED |
| Submission Closes | CLOSED |
| Review Completed By | CLOSED |
| Notifications Sent By | SENT |
| Primary Presenters of accepted papers must be fully registered delegates by Thursday April 2 in order for the presentation to be included in the e-Health 2015: Making connections Final Program |
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DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS WAS - WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2014
THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR SUBMISSIONS!
For more information, please contact the e-Health 2015: Making Connections Conference Secretariat:
MCI Group Canada Inc.
Suite 200 - 1444 Alberni Street
Vancouver, BC V6G 2Z4 Canada
Phone: +1.604.688.9655 ext.2
Fax: +1.604.685.3521
Email: ehealthinfo@mci-group.com