Types of Submission
Research Abstract with Ethical Considerations
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Unpublished research abstracts (including introduction, background, materials/methods, results, conclusion section) in biology/psychology/medicine
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Paper must include a section on ethical reflection discussing dilemmas or issues that may have arisen in their research, as well as ways to potentially tackle these issues, after the conclusion section
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Length of Ethical Reflection: Minimum 250 words

Case Report
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Detailed report of a medical case and any ethical concerns
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Must follow patient privacy guidelines and HIPAA
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Should include an introduction, case description, summary of moral/ethical elements of case, conclusion, sources
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Photo can be added to report
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Word Count: Minimum 500 words
Literature Review
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Overview of published papers on a chosen topic
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Choose an overarching medical ethics topic and find reputable papers and publications covering the topic
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Synthesize or critique these viewpoints to offer your own perspective
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Word Count: Minimum 500 words
Perspective
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Opportunity for the author to discuss a specific topic chosen from a wide range of medical ethics topics (issues affecting patient care, book review, public policy, etc.)
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Written from a personal viewpoint
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Word Count: Minimum 500 words

