The 34th Asian Medical Students Conference (AMSC) Malaysia

Academic Competition Guidelines

THE 34TH ASIAN MEDICAL STUDENTS CONFERENCE (AMSC)

MALAYSIA 2013
THEME: THE INCOMING TIDE OF COMMUNITY MEDICINE

ACADEMIC COMPETITION GUIDELINES

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Collaboration partners:

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Academic Competition Guidelines

INDEX
No.

Item

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Deadline of Academic Competitions Submissions

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Scientific Paper Guidelines

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Poster Guidelines

4.

Scientific Poster

5.

Public Poster

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6.

Video competition guidelines

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Academic Competition Guidelines

Deadline of Academic Competitions Submissions

COMPETITION
Structured
Abstract/ Video
Information
Release of
Shortlisted
Results
Completed paper
Power Point
Presentation/
Poster/ Video

SCIENTIFIC
PAPER

POSTER

VIDEO

1st April 2013

(via e-mail)

Scientific
1st April 2013
(via e-mail)

Public
1st May 2013
(via e-mail)

1st May 2013

(via e-mail)

1st May 2013

(via e-mail)

1st May 2013

(via e-mail)

1st June 2013

(via e-mail)
3rd July 2013
(at registration
counter)

3rd July 2013

(at registration
counter)

3rd July 2013

(at registration
counter)

3rd July 2013

(at registration
counter)

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* E-mail: amsc2013academic@gmail.com
* Queries and other concerns regarding the competition may be sent to organizing
committee via e-mail

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Academic Competition Guidelines

Scientific Paper Guidelines

Objective:

To increase awareness of the diseases pertaining to community health in your country,

which are included in the following subthemes
o occupational health
o environmental health
o non-communicable diseases
o maternal and child health
To recognize the role of the government, healthcare system, community and individuals in
the detection, prevention and management of diseases in your country
To allow dialog and exchange of knowledge among countries regarding disease that
affecting the community and stimulate discussion and generation of new ideas to tackle the
problem

Guidelines:

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Provide a brief introduction on the disease(s) identified that is related to the following
subthemes
o occupational health
o environmental health
o non-communicable diseases
o maternal and child health
With relevant statistics on prevalence of the disease and literature on the pathological basis
of the disease
Select a community and identify the impact of the disease(s) on the community
Explain the objectives of the study and what the study adds to the known evidence.
Choose to either use clinical-based research(i.e. randomized controlled trials, systemic
reviews, cohort studies etc.) and/or scientific models of inquiry, to give a detail overview
that includes but are not limited to ANY of the following
o Prevalence of the disease in country or region
o Pathological basis of the disease
o Management of the disease
o Screening and detection of the disease
Identify the preventive measures or policies implemented by the government or relevant
health organization against the disease (s) and the effectiveness, advantages and
disadvantages of such measures
Suggest alternative measures that control the incidence of the disease(s) and outline the
role of medical students.
The study should be
o Original
o Adapted from international studies
o Adapted from previous small scale pilot studies

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Academic Competition Guidelines

Criteria for selection:

Only one (1) entry is allowed per country.

The top ten (10) entries based on content will be given the chance to present during the
conference. (The abstract will be judged by 3 judges. The judging criteria for abstract is
stated below)

Guidelines for abstract submission:

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2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

b) Abstract
Background
Material and Methods
Results
Conclusion
Keywords: At least 3.
Please include mailing address of presenting author with telephone number, fax number
and e-mail.

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9.

File Format Word (MS word 2003-2007)

Language UK English (If local words are used, English translations must be provided)
Word Limit 300 words (excluding title, authors and affiliations)
File Name Country Scientific Paper Abstract (e.g. Malaysia Scientific Paper Abstract)
Font Arial (11)
Line Spacing Single
Sections:
a) Title page:
Title
Authors
Affiliation

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Instruction for full paper submission

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2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

File Format PDF

Language UK English (If local words are used, English translations must be provided)
Word Limit 4,000 words (excluding abstract and references)
File Name Country Paper (e.g. Malaysia Paper)
Font Arial (11)
Line spacing 1.5
Sections
Title Page (Title, authors, affiliation & mailing address)
Introduction
Materials & Methods
Results
Conclusion
References (APA Style)
e.g.:
Journal- Coltheart, M., & Prior, M. (2006). Learning to read in
Australia. Australian Journal of Learning Disabilities, 11(4), 157-164.
Book- Kumar P, Clark M, eds. Clinical Medicine. 5th ed. Edinburgh,
London, New York, Oxford, Philadelphia, St Louis, Sydney, Toronto: WB
Saunders; 2002
Internet- Romesh Khardori. Type II Diabetes Mellitus.
[Online]; c1994-2012 Website:
http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/117853-overview
Last accessed on 21.5.2012

8. Tables and figures

Illustrations should be saved in JPEG or TIFF files

Tables should be presented in rows and columns format.

Photographs should send in gray scale format. The resolution should be 300 dpi.

Compression must be set to maximum quality to prevent pixelated

appearance

Platform Presentation

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File Format Microsoft Power point Presentation 1997-2003 in .ppt or .pptx format
Language UK English only
Duration of presentation:
- Ten (10) minutes will be allotted for the presentation
o There will be a warning bell at the end of 8 minutes and 10 minutes.
o Exceeding time limit would amount to negative marking.
Maximum number of 4 questions would be allowed from the judges and audients after each
presentation in 2 minutes time.
Each group may have maximum of THREE (3) presenters.

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Judging criteria for abstract

1.
2.
3.
4.

Criteria
Theme and background
Scientific quality
Research
Clinical implications

Percentage (%)
20
40
30
10

Judging criteria for full paper

Criteria
1.
2.
3.
4.

Title and Abstract

Scientific Content and presentation
Research
Conclusion and implication

Percentage (%)
20
40
30
10

Submission procedure

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The structured abstract must be submitted latest by 1st April 2013. (to be sent through
email only) (amsc2013academic@gmail.com)
The top ten (10) teams shortlisted for platform presentation will be announced on 1st May
2013.(dates are subject to changes)
The completed paper must be submitted latest by 1st June 2013. (to be sent through email
only) (amsc2013academic@gmail.com)
The power point presentation of the top ten (10) teams must be submitted by 3rd July 2013.
An acknowledgement would be sent through e-mail upon receipt of every submission.
Duplicate or multiple submissions of the same abstract are not allowed.
Queries and other concerns regarding the research paper competition may be sent to
organizing committee via email. (amsc2013academic@gmail.com)

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Poster Guidelines
Criteria for selection:

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A maximum of one (1) entry is allowed per country.

The top fifteen (15) entries based on content (for scientific poster) will be given the chance
to present during the conference.
All (25) entries (for public poster) will be given the chances to present during the
conference.

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Academic Competition Guidelines

Scientific Poster
Objective:

To increase awareness of the diseases pertaining to community health in your country,

which are included in the following subthemes
o occupational health
o environmental health
o non-communicable diseases
o maternal and child health
To recognize the role of the government, healthcare system, community and individuals in
the detection, prevention and management of diseases in your country
To allow dialog and exchange of knowledge among countries regarding disease that
affecting the community and stimulate discussion and generation of new ideas to tackle the
problem

Guidelines:

Page

Provide a brief introduction on the disease(s) identified that is related to the following
subthemes
o occupational health
o environmental health
o non-communicable diseases
o maternal and child health
With relevant statistics on prevalence of the disease and literature on the pathological basis
of the disease
Select a community and identify the impact of the disease(s) on the community
Explain the objectives of the study and what the study adds to the known evidence.
Choose to either use clinical-based research(i.e. randomized controlled trials, systemic
reviews, cohort studies etc.) and/or scientific models of inquiry, to give a detail overview
that includes but are not limited to ANY of the following
o Prevalence of the disease in country or region
o Pathological basis of the disease
o Management of the disease
o Screening and detection of the disease
Identify the preventive measures or policies implemented by the government or relevant
health organization against the disease (s) and the effectiveness, advantages and
disadvantages of such measures
Suggest alternative measures that control the incidence of the disease(s) and outline the
role of medical students.
The study should be
o Original
o Adapted from international studies
o Adapted from previous small scale pilot studies

The Incoming Tide of Community Medicine

The 34th Asian Medical Students Conference (AMSC) Malaysia

Academic Competition Guidelines

Guidelines for abstract submission:

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

File Format Word (MS word 2003-2007)

Language UK English (If local words are used, English translations must be provided)
Word Limit 300 words (excluding title, authors and affiliations)
File Name Country Scientific Poster Abstract (e.g. Malaysia Scientific Poster Abstract)
Font Arial (11)
Line Spacing Single
Sections
Title and Authors
Background of the Study
Material & Methods
Results
Conclusion

Format of scientific poster

1.
2.
3.
4.

Language UK English only (If local words are used, English translations must be provided)
Size 3 x 5 ft.
Orientation Portrait
The posters should be self-explanatory.

Poster Presentation
1.
2.
3.

Language English only

Each participant will be allowed to present for maximum of 8 minutes. Judges are supposed
to ask questions for a maximum of 4 minutes
Maximum 2 presenters per group who can take turn to present.

Judging Criteria
Criteria
1. Scientific content
2. Clarity and quality of poster
3. Presentation and Q&A

Percentage (%)
40
30
30

The structured abstract must be submitted by 1st April 2013 via email.
(amsc2013academic@gmail.com)
An acknowledgement would be sent through e-mail upon receipt of every submission.
Duplicate or multiple submissions of the same abstract are not allowed.
The top fifteen (15) teams shortlisted for platform presentation will be announced on 1st
May 2013.(dates are subject to changes)
The top fifteen posters (15) must be submitted by 3rd July 2013.
Queries and other concerns regarding the poster competition may be sent to organizing
committee via email. (amsc2013academic@gmail.com)

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Submission Procedures

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Academic Competition Guidelines

Public Poster
Objectives:

To promote awareness of the diseases pertaining to community health in your country,

which are included in the following subthemes
o occupational health
o environmental health
o non-communicable diseases
o maternal and child health
To recognize the role of individuals in the detection, prevention and management of
diseases in your country
To allow dialog and exchange of knowledge among countries regarding disease that
affecting the community and stimulate discussion and generation of new ideas to tackle the
problem

Guidelines:
Provide a brief introduction on the disease(s) identified that is related to the following
subthemes
o occupational health
o environmental health
o non-communicable diseases
o maternal and child health
Introduce the background of the targeted community
Illustrate any of the following but not limited to
The prevalence of the problem in your country
The measures to be taken by the individual or the community
The potential impacts of the problem to the community

Guidelines for abstract submission:

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

File Format Word (MS word 2003-2007)

Language UK English (If local words are used, English translations must be provided)
Word Limit 100 words (excluding title, authors and affiliations)
File Name Country Public Poster Abstract (e.g. Malaysia Public Poster Abstract)
Font Arial (11)
Line Spacing Single

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1. Language UK English (If local words are used, English translations must be provided)
2. Size 3 x 5 ft.
3. Orientation Portrait

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Format

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Poster Presentation
1. Language English only
2. Length
Five (5) minutes will be allotted for the presentation.
Two (2) minutes will be allotted for the question and answer portion
3. Maximum 2 presenters per group who can take turn to present.

Judging Criteria
Criteria
1. Content
2. Clarity and quality of poster
3. Presentation and Q&A

Percentage (%)
40
30
30

Submission Procedure

The structured abstract must be submitted by 1st May 2013 via email.
(amsc2013academic@gmail.com)
All the posters (25) must be submitted by 3rd July 2013.
Queries and other concerns regarding the poster competition may be sent to organizing
committee via email. (amsc2013academic@gmail.com)

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*Accessory materials for putting up of posters would be supplied at the venue.

*Posters have to be removed by 24 hours.

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Video competition guidelines

Objectives:
To increase awareness regarding public
played by public health in our day to day life.

health

and

the

important

role

Guidelines:

Provide a brief introduction on the disease(s) identified that is related to the following
subthemes
o occupational health
o environmental health
o non-communicable diseases
o maternal and child health
Introduce the background of the targeted community
Illustrate any of the following but not limited to
o The prevalence of the problem in your country
o The measures to be taken by the individual or the community
o The potential impacts of the problem to the community

Criteria for selection:

A maximum of ONE (1) entry is allowed per country.

All (25) entries will be allowed to be exhibited in between the scientific paper competition
during the conference.

Video specifications:

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Resolution- HD(high definition)

o 480p, 720p or 1080p
Video duration
o Minimum : 90 seconds
o Maximum: 270 seconds
File format general and widely used video codec and audio codec
o Avi (mpeg4, DivX, XviD)
o Mkv(H.264)
o Mp4(mpeg4)
Language
o English
o If other languages are accepted, however it must be accompanied by subtitles in UK
English.

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Submission rules

Send your video information as specified below via e-mail to amsc2013academic@gmail.com

latest by 1st May 2013
1. A brief description of the video (maximum 100 words, in Microsoft Word 1997-2003
format).
2. The name and contact details (address, phone number, email) of the video makers.
3. A statement declaring that one holds the copyright or has the right to use the video,
and agree to the video being used as described in the guidelines for this completion.

File name: Country (Video)-Title of the video (e.g. Malaysia (video)-Public Health
Promotion)
Send your video on 3rd July 2013 at the registration counter.
Queries and other concerns regarding the video competition may be addressed to
organizing committee via email.

Terms and condition

The entrant retains copyright over their work, but by uploading a video, the entrant grants
permission to AMSC Malaysia 2013 to reproduce the video on any AMSC Malaysia 2013
websites and its events.
Copyright
o Your video must be your own original creation - no copyrighted music, video, sounds
or images may be used without prior, full permission from the author(s) of said
copyrighted music, video, sounds or images that you wish to include.
o Your video must not infringe upon any third party rights.
The video must not be produced for any previous AMSC or EAMSC video competition.

Judging criteria
Percentage (%)
30
30
20
20

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1.
2.
3.
4.

Criteria
Clarity
Relevance
Creativity
Filming and production quality