2024 Annual Southeastern Pediatric Research Conference

1) What is the cost of attending the conference?

• Early registration - until May 24, 2024
  • ​$100 general & $30 for trainees
  • Pay by credit card, SpeedType, or cost center
• Late registration - after May 24, 2024
  • ​​$125 per person
  • Pay by credit card only, online or at the door

2) Who is considered a trainee?

• Students, residents, fellows, and postdocs.
• Postdocs include only those individuals whose official titles include postdoctoral. It does not include postdoctoral staff members such as Research Associates and Research Specialists.

3) What if I miss the advanced registration deadline? Can I still attend?

• You may still attend the conference if you miss the early registration deadline; however, the registration fee will be higher ($125).

4)  Will I get a refund if I can no longer attend the conference?

• You may receive a refund of your registration fee if a cancellation request is received at least 30 days prior to the conference. After May 7, 2024, no refunds will be given.

5) Will CME credits be provided?

• Yes. The Emory University School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 5.5 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. The Emory University School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

6) Where can I find guidelines for my poster presentation?

• For general guidelines for posters connected to Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, you can go here: https://www.pedsresearch.org/research/support-services/presentation-poster-and-publication-guidelines/
• Specific guidelines for the conference posters include the following:

  • Your poster will not exceed 3.5 feet in height or 3.5 feet in width to ensure that it fits on the provided poster board.

  •  You will arrive at the conference center by 7:00 AM on Friday, June 7, 2024 to locate your assigned poster board and display your poster.  You will leave your poster displayed at least until 3:15 PM.  Any posters not removed by 5:00 PM may be discarded.  

  • You will stand by your poster during the poster session that you are assigned.  The designated poster sessions are from 10:15AM - 11:00AM and 2:25PM - 3:10 PM.  You will be notified of your assigned poster session via email prior to the conference.

7) If my poster has already been printed and presented at another conference, may I display the same poster at the 2023 Southeastern Pediatric Research Conference? 

Yes, as long as it is not larger than 3.5’ high by 3.5’ wide.

8) I'm affiliated with Emory/Children's Healthcare of Atlanta: Are there any other guidelines I should follow when I create my poster? 

Yes; they are available here: https://www.pedsresearch.org/research/support-services/presentation-poster-and-publication-guidelines/

9) I'm affiliated with Emory/Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. Who do you recommend for poster printing?

We recommend Wallace Graphics (see link above) for poster printing. Wallace Graphics require a 2 week lead time to print posters.

Address

Georgia Tech Hotel and Conference Center
800 Spring St NW, Atlanta, GA 30308

From the North via I-75

• Take I-75 South
• Take Exit 250 toward 10th Street/14th Street
• Stay straight past 14th St until 10th Street (next intersection)
• Turn left on 10th Street
• Turn right at Spring Street NW
• Hotel is on the right at 800 Spring Street NW, halfway up the block, past the corner of 5th and Spring Streets

From the North via I-85

• Take I-85 South
• Take Exit 84 toward 14th Street/10th Street
• Keep Left at the fork, follow signs for 10th Street Northwest
• Use the left 2 lanes to turn left onto 10th Street North West
• Turn right onto Spring Street NW
• Hotel is on the right at 800 Spring Street NW, past the corner of 5th and Spring Streets

From the South

• Using I-85 North or I-75 North
• Take Exit 250 toward 10th Street/14th Street
• Merge onto Williams Street NW
• Turn right at 10th Street NW
• Turn right at Spring Street N
• Hotel is on the right at 800 Spring Street NW, halfway up the block, past the corner of 5th and Spring Streets

Public Transportation

The Georgia Tech Hotel and Conference Center is conveniently located near MARTA (Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority) stations. Attendees can use the MARTA rail system to reach the Midtown station within walking distance of the conference center.