INFORMATION FOR SPEAKERS

Speaker Information for the CAGP-CCSMH ASM

We are looking forward to the conference in Banff and appreciate your involvement and hard work in order to make this a successful event! To assist you with preparation please review the details below.

Please note: Before completing the COI form, fill out your CFPC disclosure slide. When you complete the COI form you will be given the option to upload your slides. If you have already completed your COI form and didn't upload your slides, please email your disclosure slides to events@secretariatcentral.com. 

Accreditation

In order to comply with the CAGP’s policy on full disclosure  and important accreditation standards set out by the College of Family Physicians of Canada and Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada all presenters must complete or note the following:

1. The provided CFPC disclosure slides must be used when preparing your presentation and declarations must be verbalized at the start of your presentation;
2. A minimum of 25% of your presentation must be interactive;
   
3. Generic, rather than trade names, must be used in presentations;
   
4. Branding or sponsor logos are not allowed in presentation slides;
   
5. It is important to write references on slides and incorporate evidence if possible; and
   
6. Ensure your presentation respects the following:
   

• CMA Guidelines for Physicians in Interactions with Industry
• Rx&D Code of Ethical Practices
• Code of Ethics for Parties involved in Continuing Medical Education

Audio Visual

Each session room is equipped with the following:

• Screen
• Projector
• Laptop
• Podium + mic
• Head table + 2 mics

Please contact Andrea Smith if you will be using your own computer for your presentation and if you require video and/or sound.

PowerPoint Presentations

You are responsible for bringing your final presentation on a USB (PowerPoint format). There will be a technician in the room where you are scheduled to speak that will assist in loading your presentation. Please be sure to visit the technician during the break prior to your presentation. Please also send a copy of your final presentation as a PDF to events@secretariatcentral.com. Do not forget to include the required CFPC disclosures slides at the beginning of your session. Declarations must be verbalized at the start of your presentation.                                     

Speaker PowerPoint presentations will be made available to delegates in a password protected area of the CAGP website after the conference.

Handouts

The CAGP does not print handouts for speakers. If you wish to have handouts during a session please print and bring them to your session. A business center is available at the hotel if required.