Canadian Resident Research Contest

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ELIGIBILITY: Any resident enrolled in a Canadian residency program, and fellow-in-training, in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at the time of the contest deadline.

REQUIREMENTS: An original investigative work in the field of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation done by residents/fellows will be eligible. In the case of published works or works submitted for publication, the resident must be the primary author or major investigator. A major investigator is expected to design and write up the project. This includes the literature search and construction of the project.

 

All submissions should be approved by the research or program director of that resident with a covering letter requesting submission to the contest and stating that the resident/fellow has done the major amount of the work.

GUIDELINES: Manuscripts should be written in a style suitable for submission to the Achives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and be accompanied by an abstract of not more than 200 words. Please submit one unblinded and one blinded copy following the Manuscript Preparation guidelines listed at http://www.archives-pmr.org/authorinfo.

 

PRIZE: Cash prize of $200.00, a commemorative certificate, airfare for one and three nights single accommodation at the site of the CAPM&R Annual Scientific Meeting, allowance for meals and two tickets to the CAPM&R Annual Dinner. An abstract of the winning paper will be posted on the CAPM&R website. The winner will be invited to present the paper at the meeting’s scientific session (15 minute presentation).

 

DEADLINE: All entries must be submitted electronically to the CAPM&R office at capmr@rcpsc.edu . They must be received no later than Deadline Extended – February 5, 2010 @ 5pm ET.
For additional information please contact:
 

CAPM&R

Tel.: (613) 730-6245

Fax: (613) 730-1116

E-mail: capmr@rcpsc.edu

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