Background
The Pacific Islands Health Research Symposium is an annual conference of Pacific health researchers researching Pacific health issues and challenges. It was first launched in 2011 with the objective to provide a platform where staff and students could be given the opportunity to showcase their research. Today, the PIHRS has become an annual event for the College of Medicine Nursing and Health Sciences (CMNHS), Fiji National University (FNU).
The Fiji National University has continued to embark on efforts and strategies to strengthen the research capacity and profile of its academic staff and students at all the Colleges. Examples of such strategies are the creation of research portfolios as the Pro-Vice Chancellor Research (PVCR), and the College Associate Deans of Research (ADRs). Research is increasingly becoming an important aspect of the University and events such as the PIHRS are encouraging our staff and students to engage in research and present their research findings in a larger forum.
Aim of PIHRS
The aim of the PIHRS is to offer a platform for presenting research, research ideas, and methodologies and sharing of knowledge. It is hoped that some of these will provide critical challenges, and open up new spaces, for further research that can impact aspects of health care and health services delivery.
PIHRS 2020 Conference Announcement – Deferment
Please be informed that the earlier-circulated “Pacific Islands Health Research Symposium (PIHRS) 2021– Save the Date Flyer” is no longer valid. Due to the COVID-19 global pandemic and the social distancing restrictions, PIHRS 2021 will be a fully virtual conference. The dates have also changed – the new dates are now 11-12 November 2021.
The theme is “Health Security in the Pacific: Lessons from the Pandemic Experience”, and it reflects the gravity of the COVID-19 pandemic globally, and how it has affected people, their health, and particularly health systems. We intend that this conference will attract researchers, academics, policy makers, practitioners and anyone who has interest in sharing lessons learnt during the COVID-19 pandemic.
We look forward to receiving your abstract(s) if you have something to share at PIHRS 2021!
Symposium Theme
This year’s symposium theme is Health Security in the Pacific: Lessons from the Pandemic Experience.
Sub-Themes
1) Health System Challenges – Sharing Country Experiences
2) Non-Communicable Diseases
3) Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health (RMNCAH)
4) Patient Management Perspectives
5) Economic Implications
Symposium Date & Time
11 November, 2021 |Time: 9:00am – 4:35pm FJT
12 November, 2021 |Time: 9:00am – 12:30pm FJT
Call for Abstract:
Closing date: 3rd January, 2021
Registration
OPEN NOW and closes on 20th April 2021
PIHRS 2021 brings you a unique experience with the speeches from renowned speakers, best presentations, roundtable discussions, networking opportunities and many more.
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To facilitate the submission process and the subsequent follow-up process, please consider the following guidelines, information, tips, terms, and deadlines mentioned.
Abstract Guidelines Structure
Steps to follow for your Abstract Submission
Once you prepared your abstract according to the above guidelines,
Abstract Submission Deadline
Double Blind Peer Reviewing Process
2021 PIHRS Abstract Template for Oral Presentations
Title
Authors listing: (Presenting Author in bold)
Institutional Affiliation and email address (es)
Introduction: Previous research and/or rationale for performing the study. Include aim and Objective of the study if applicable.
Method: Adequate description of the type of study, study sample and statistical methods used.
Results: Summary of findings, description of analysis, and interpretation of findings.
Discussion: Limitations of the study, implications of the results, and further work.
Word Count: (indicate number of words: should not Exceed 250 words)
Instructions: (Delete this section before submission)
If your question is not answered below contact PIHRS Secretariat.
1. What is a virtual conference?
A virtual conference is a conference that is hosted entirely over the Internet and will allow attendees to access live and hear presentations from their gadgets such as personal computers (PCs), iPads, mobile phones, etc. Participants will participate or attend through a conference website designed specifically for the virtual conference. The site is where you will watch conference presentations and participate with questions and comments in real time. Some conference sessions will be synchronous and other sessions will be asynchronous so you can attend any time during the conference.
2. When is PIHRS 2021?
The PIHRS Virtual Conference will be held from the 11&12 November 2021. All conference sessions will be based on Fiji Time. The virtual conference program will be uploaded as soon as details have been finalised. Please keep checking this space.
3. Who should attend?
The conference is open to local and international academics, donors, government ministries, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), technical agencies, the Private Sector, students and others who might be interested.
4. What are the technical requirements needed to participate?
To participate, you will need reliable Internet connection and web browser. For the best viewing experience, we recommend that you join the conference using a supported internet browser which includes Google Chrome, Firefox, and Safari. Internet Explorer is not recommended as some functions to be used in the conference, such as chat, are not fully supported.
Additional instructions for accessing the virtual conference will be forthcoming.
5. What PIHRS 2021 events will be part of the virtual conference?
Apart from parallel conference sessions, there will be keynote speakers, webinars and satellite sessions interspersed within the 3 days program to keep the conference lively, informative and interactive. We are still finalizing the details for various PIHRS 2021 events. Stay tuned for more information. We will publish updates on this page and on other Events pages of the PIHRS 2021 website.
6. How do I register for PIHRS 2021?
Registration for 2021 PIHRS Virtual Conference has opened. For online registration, please click here:
7. What happens once I register?
Once registered, you will receive a confirmation email with detailed instructions on how to connect to the conference.
8. Will I have access to the Conference recordings and materials?
All conference sessions will be recorded and posted on this site at the end of the event, so you can view all Virtual Conference sessions at your convenience here:
9. How much do I need to pay to register for the virtual conference?
The virtual conference registration fees categories in Fiji Dollars can be viewed here: Registration will not be completed until payment of registration fees is confirmed by the Secretariat.
10. Is there funding available to participate in the conference?
Funding is not available for this virtual conference. The virtual nature of this conference negates the need to travel. Participants will be able to access the conference online from anywhere in the world.
11. What is the best way to search all of PIHRS Scientific Content?
You can find more information here:
12. When do I need to Log-In?
You can access the site and browse content without logging in here. The PIHRS virtual conference officially opens on Wednesday, 25 November 2020 when session content goes live and registered participants will be prompted to log-in for viewing and participation. All registered participants will have access to PIHRS content, parallel sessions, virtual exhibits, and networking by logging in as of Wednesday, 25 November 2020. Once you log-in for the first time, you will remain logged in for the duration of your selected session.
13. How do I access session during the scheduled broadcast?
The broadcast will be accessible in multiple ways.
Please note the links for scheduled broadcasts will be updated soon – watch this space for updates
14. Will there be live Q/A with speakers during the scheduled broadcasts?
There will be live chat features appearing alongside the scheduled broadcast, allowing participants to connect, pose questions and discuss in the duration of the whole conference. Abstract presenters will be participating in some of the sessions. Participant can connect with others via Virtual Networking.
15. Where/How can I claim Continuing Professional Development (CDP) credit points?
Registrants can claim Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points, access certificates, and provide feedback by email to Secretariat here PIHRS@fnu.ac.fj
Registration for the 2021 PIHRS Virtual Conference has opened. For online registration, please click here.