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Poster Specifications

Instructions for ePoster Presentations

At the American College of Mohs Surgery Annual Meeting, abstracts may be presented via ePosters in addition to the usual symposium format. Furthermore, the Scientific Program Committee, on a case-by-case basis, recommend to authors of abstracts that their papers be developed into posters instead of symposium presentation.  The following describes information and guidelines on developing ePosters.

ePoster Presentations

ePosters should be prepared in advance and uploaded via the abstract Speaker Portal. Do not print your poster. The Presenting Author of each ePoster is responsible for the ePoster file and corresponding audio (optional) upload.

  • ePosters will be viewable on 55" 4k monitors (landscape orientation) throughout the meeting space.
  • Recommended pixel dimensions are 3840 x 2160 with an aspect ratio of 16:9 (widescreen).
  • Consider leaving a 'safe' area/border containing no important information of approx. 100px to all edges of your overall image, to allow for any possible screen overscan.
  • ePosters must be one of the following file types: .jpg, .jpeg, .gif, or .png, Maximum size: 10 MB.
  • The ePoster Gallery creates a thumbnail and allows the attendee to move around and zoom in on a poster.
  • There is no deadline for file uploads and you may re-upload files at any time via your Speaker Portal link.
  • Logos of ineligible companies and advertising materials may not be used. 
  • When appropriate, generic names should be used instead of trademark names.
  • There will not be computers available on-site for the purpose of uploading ePoster or audio files. 
  • Each ePoster must include the title, authors, and the authors' affiliations as they appear on the abstract. Industry names may not be included in the title. 
  • Any potential commercial conflicts of interest related to the research in the ePoster must be disclosed. 

Suggested Guidelines

  • Example platforms to design an ePoster include Canva & Adobe (ACMS is not affiliated with either)
  • The ePoster should be understandable without oral explanation, but corresponding audio may be uploaded via the abstract Speaker Portal.
  • When planning your ePoster design, aim for clarity, simplicity and conciseness.
  • The objective of the work should be clearly stated.
  • Experimental details should be concise.
  • Tables and conclusions should be clearly stated.
  • When possible, organize tables and figures chronologically in vertical progression.
  • To maintain a good visual balance, do not overload the ePoster with excessive text and data.
  • Use the diagrams below to make an initial rough layout, keeping in mind the proportions of figures, table and text.

Example Poster Layouts