CFDR's Knowledge Transfer Program at DC's National Conference

Each year CFDR presents a dietetic research event in conjunction with Dietitians of Canada's national conference. We present both oral and poster presentations in two categories: Research and Experience Sharing.

Abstract submissions are invited and reviewed by a special Abstracts Review Committee. All accepted abstracts are posted on CFDR's website (see Research Abstracts) and published in the online version of the Canadian Journal of Dietetic Practice and Research. Dietetic interns are also encouraged to submit abstracts, which are not subject to peer review, although they are not required to give a presentation of the abstract submitted.

New in 2012:  Poster sessions are going green and paperless.

Call for Abstracts

Knowledge Transfer Program
Oral and e-Poster Research Presentations:
A Dietetic Research Event
Presented by CFDR in conjunction with
the National Conference of Dietitians of Canada
June 14-16, 2012, Toronto, Ontario

A Time to Network with Colleagues, Share Research Results and Experiences...

1. Submissions may be made by members and non-members for two categories of presentations: i) Research or ii) Experience-Sharing. Research presentations will be reports of original research. Experience-Sharing presentations will focus on current issues or new developments in nutrition or dietetics.
2. Abstracts are welcome in English or French.
3. Abstracts of dietetic internship research projects are also encouraged and are not subject to peer review. Dietetic interns are not required to give a presentation of the abstract submitted.

Call for Professional Abstracts: February 15, 2012 deadline
Call for Dietetic Intern / Masters Practicum Student Abstracts: April 23, 2012 deadline
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Call for Professional Abstracts

Individuals wishing to make a presentation are cordially invited to submit an abstract no later than February 15, 2012 via email. Late submissions will not be accepted. All submitted abstracts will be reviewed by the Abstract Review Committee. The authors will be notified of acceptance or rejection no later than the middle of April, 2012. All accepted abstracts will appear on the CFDR website and will be published in the online Canadian Journal of Dietetic Practice and Research.

• Abstracts are welcome in English or French, by DC members or non-members.
• Abstracts including the title and author details should not exceed 300 words.
• Please select the abstract category best suiting your project, research or experience-sharing.
• Please select the presentation type, oral or electronic poster. However the Abstract Review Committee reserves the right to reassign presentations as they deem appropriate.
• Please complete the Abstract Submission Form and submit a copy of the abstract electronically (email) to Diana Sheh at diana.sheh@dietitians.ca 
• Each individual may submit only one abstract as presenting author. The individual may be second author on another abstract, but may present only one abstract. All presenting authors of accepted abstracts are eligible for the early-bird conference registration rate. If you have any inquiries concerning submissions, please email Diana Sheh at diana.sheh@dietitians.ca.

Abstract Categories

Two categories of presentations have been established: i) Research, ii) Experience-Sharing. Research presentations are reports of original research. Experience-Sharing presentations focus on new developments in nutrition and dietetics, e.g., the process used to develop a new program or produce a valid research instrument.

• Oral
• Electronic Poster
• Either

Format

An abstract should be informative. Abstracts of research presentations must include an objective, brief method, summary of results in sufficient detail to support conclusions, the implications of the findings, and a statement of conclusions. Experience-Sharing sessions must include a statement of purpose, brief summary of content or process followed, reflect a systematic approach including supporting information, and a statement of recommendations and conclusions. For examples of abstracts, see Research Abstracts.

• Research Abstract Template
• Experience-sharing Abstract Template
• Abstract Submission Checklist

Call for Dietetic Intern / Masters Practicum Student Abstracts

Dietetic interns/practicum students wishing to submit abstracts of their research projects must follow the instructions below. Deadline for submissions is April 23, 2012. Late submissions will not be accepted. All abstracts will be posted on the CFDR website.

• Abstracts are welcome in English or French, by DC Qualifying (Student) members or interns/students who are non-members.
• Abstracts including the title and author details should not exceed 300 words and limit to one page.
• If the research is not yet complete, submit what has been completed to date.
• All abstracts must be submitted electronically (email) to Diana Sheh at diana.sheh@dietitians.ca.
• In your email, please state your name; name of your Internship/Masters Practicum program with the city and province; your program director's name; your phone number and email address. By copying your Program Director on your email, it represents that your director is aware of your submission.
• Abstracts submitted will not be reviewed. Each abstract will be laminated and displayed as submitted in an area designated for Dietetic Internship/Masters Practicum program research during the conference. Authors are not required to give a presentation of the abstract submitted.
• If you have any inquiries concerning submissions, please email Diana Sheh at diana.sheh@dietitians.ca.

Format

All abstracts should be prepared using the Abstract Template in MS Word format. For examples of abstracts by interns and practicum students, see Research Abstracts.

Abstract Submission FAQ

To facilitate your application for involvement in this event we have prepared a list of Frequently Asked Questions, but please contact us if your question is not addressed here.

Am I entitled to the early bird registration rate for the DC conference?

All presenters of accepted professional abstracts are eligible for the early-bird conference registration rate.

Why can I only submit one abstract as the first or presenting author?

Often space is a limiting factor for both poster and oral presentations. Submitting only one abstract gives everyone an equal opportunity to have their submissions accepted. There is also the potential for scheduling conflicts and this could minimize the value of your submissions.

What is the difference between an Experience-sharing and a Research abstract?

A research abstract is a report of original research. The body of the abstract should include the objective, brief description of the methodology in sufficient detail to support the conclusions, the implications of the findings and a statement of conclusions. An experience-sharing abstract should focus on new developments in nutrition and dietetics. It must include a statement of purpose, a brief summary of the content or process followed reflect a systematic approach including supporting information, and a statement of recommendations and conclusions.