Lecture given for poster element of Therapeutics & Pathophysiology III Seminar at Nova Southeastern University College of Pharmacy

1. Seminar Recitation
aka Pimp My Poster
Kevin A. Clauson, PharmD

2. Objectives
 Provide overview of poster component of
Therapeutics & Pathophysiology III
Seminar Session and tips to create
 Illustrate difference between rules and
guidelines for posters
 Review actual examples of unsuccessful
and successful posters

3. Lit Search
Abstract Poster Podium
Paper
Note: Order corresponds to Therapeutics & Pathophysiology III Seminar

4. Content is
King

5. …but here‟s what
„people‟ really think*
*BMC Med Educ 2009;9:71.

6. BMC Med Educ 2009;9:71.
“Catching viewers attention is
reliant upon imagery and
composition”
Strongly agree or agree = 94.1%
Catching viewers attention is reliant
upon imagery and composition

7. BMC Med Educ 2009;9:71.
Visual appeal of posters is more influential
on audience appreciation than text

9. Templates & Examples

13. Reproduced from: Chest 2008;134(2):457-459.

14. Chess has rules
Poster presentations have guidelines

15. Abstract revision

16. Tips for
preparing
posters

17. SIZE
MATTERS

18. Too small = Bad

19. Too wide = Bad

20. Don’t forget to trim the paper

21. Clarity of flow & aesthetics?

22. Do NOT create a 36” x 56” abstract

23. clustered
white
space

25. Adventures
in Color!

32. Study presenter in lavender-colored blouse (to coordinate with poster
color) and in rust-colored blouse (to clash with poster)
Copyright ©2003 CMA Media Inc. or its licensors CMAJ 2003;169:1291-1292.

38. Have Poster, Will Travel

39. Fold clothes, not poster

42. You can’t prepare for the color of the carpet

44. Laminating & Lighting

45. Poster Presenting
in Action

46. Good!

47. Bad!

49. Two thumbs
up for the
following
research
posters

56. Remember the
value of creativity
when creating
your poster…

64. …but recognize that it can be risky

68. Remember to focus on how you will be
judged during the poster presentation

69. Try to anticipate questions so
you don‟t end up like this

70. Viewing posters in the future

71. 3-D technologies & screen displays

72. UNC School of Pharmacy
Second Life Poster Presentations

74. Scivee.TV Postercasts

76. Summary
 Consult recommended readings and tools for
each part of the project
 When in doubt, defer to the instructions from
Therapeutics & Pathophysiology syllabus
 Use the evaluation sheets as checklists
 Maintain good communication with your
project mentor

77. Images
• http://freshpeel.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/05/The_Burger_King.jpg
• http://www.swarthmore.edu/NatSci/cpurrin1/posteradvice.htm
•
• http://www.youtube.com/profile?annotation_id=annotation_602245&user=posterpresentations&feature=iv
• http://www.flickr.com/photos/xrrr/2226343253/sizes/l/
• http://realcolorwheel.com/colorwheel/Real_Color_Wheel_475.jpg
• http://www.flickr.com/photos/imdreaminggreen/133619408/sizes/l/in/pool-368476@N21/
Unreferenced pictures
are licensed images or photos

78. Images
• http://www.flickr.com/photos/14710798@N07/2430445439/sizes/l/in/pool-368476@N21/
• http://www.tranzporter.com/web/graphic/tube-family-sizes-400x400.jpg
•
• http://www.flickr.com/photos/usciences/3465026515/sizes/l/in/pool-368476@N21/
• http://www.flickr.com/photos/cilass/2606703359/sizes/l/in/pool-368476@N21/
• http://www.flickr.com/photos/53325250@N04/4924569460/sizes/l/in/pool-688685@N24/
• http://www.imdb.com/video/screenplay/vi371392537/
Unreferenced pictures
are licensed images or photos

79. Images
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ksEPD8uhVkk
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ksEPD8uhVkk
•
• http://www.scivee.tv/node/5798
Unreferenced pictures
are licensed images or photos

80. Recommended Image Resources
 www.Flickr.com
 http://commons.wikimedia.org
 www.photobucket.com
 www.publicdomainpictures.net
 www.criticalpast.com
 www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/images
 Google advanced image search:
http://socialmedialawstudent.com/social-media/how-to-use-
google-images-without-getting-sued/
 www.istockphoto.com
 www.shutterstock.com
 www.thinkstock.com

81. Recommended Poster Examples
 Flickr – Poster Sessions Group
http://www.flickr.com/groups/368476@N21/
 Flickr – Pimp My Poster Group
http://www.flickr.com/groups/688685@N24/
 PhD Posters
http://phdposters.com/gallery.php
 SciVeeTV.com Postercasts
http://www.scivee.tv/postercasts

82. Recommended Reading
 Purrington CB. Advice on designing scientific posters,
2009.
www.swarthmore.edu/NatSci/cpurrin1/posteradvice.htm
Accessed February 2, 2011.
 Erren TC, Bourne PE. Ten simple rules for a good poster
presentation. PLoS Comput Biol 2007;3(5):e102.
 Hamilton CW. At a glance: a stepwise approach to successful
poster presentations. Chest 2008;134(2):457-9.
 Wood GJ, Morrison RS. Writing Abstracts and Developing
Posters for National Meetings. J Palliat Med 2011 Jan 17
[Epub ahead of print].

83. Burning Questions
clauson@nova.edu www.unhub.com/kevinclauson