FAQ

About the Conference

1)  What is the dress code for the conference?

Dress code that conforms to a business environment. Note that uniform is not required. 

2)  Are meals included as part of conference registration?

Yes, the conference provides two tea breaks and lunch for all delegates attending the conference.

 3) Is Wifi available in the conference?

Delegates can tap on Wireless@Sgx.

4) What time does registration start?

Registration starts at 0800 on both days of the conference.

5) How can delegates submit conference attendance?

Delegates may wish to submit your attendance by scanning the "Attendance" QR code on the badge or the QR code displayed around the venue. Attendance is required to be submitted twice daily, once in the morning (AM) and once in the afternoon (PM), on each day of the event.

6) How can the delegates get their CPE Points?

CPE points are applicable for professions such as Doctor, Dentist, Nurses, Allied Health Professionals and Pharmacists. After the conference is over, the Secretariat will submit their attendance to the regulatory authority for approval.

Professional reference numbers should have been provided during registration, including registrations submitted via HR departments. However, delegates who are unsure whether their professional reference number was captured may contact the Secretariat to verify or provide their details for submission.

7) Are the sessions being recorded? If yes, will we receive the recordings after the conference?

Subject to the speakers’ consent, conference sessions will be recorded and made available to all registered delegates approximately 2 to 4 weeks after the conference.

Please note that Oral Paper Presentation sessions will not be recorded and therefore will not be available for post-conference viewing.

8) Can delegates get a copy of the speaker's slides? 

Due to copyright restrictions, speakers' presentation slides are generally not shared with delegates. Should a delegate wish to request a copy of a presentation, they may contact the Secretariat. The Secretariat will seek the speaker's consent and advise accordingly. Please note that the decision to share presentation materials rests solely with the speaker.

9) What time can the abstract authors take down their posters?

26 Sep, 4.30pm onwards

10) What if the abstract author is unable to bring back their posters?

Posters that are not removed by the stipulated time will be retained by the Secretariat. Abstract authors may arrange to collect their posters from Academia's Education Facilities Office within one month after the conclusion of the conference.Please note that any posters remaining uncollected after one month will be disposed of.Authors requiring assistance may contact the Secretariat by emailing Wei Sien or Basyira for support.

About the Venue

1) Is there a smoking area?

As this is a hospital campus, there are no designated smoking areas within the premises.

2) Is there a nursing room available for nursing mothers?

Yes, a nursing room is available near the Auditorium Annex on Level 1. Delegates may approach the Security Counter for assistance in gaining access to the nursing room.

As the refrigerator is shared among nursing mothers, all stored items should be clearly labelled with the user's name and date.

3) Is there a prayer room for Muslims?

Yes, prayer room is located at L2-D1, level 2.

4) How can I get to the amphitheatre at Duke-NUS Medical School?

Delegates may use the sheltered AMC Link Bridge located at Academia level 2 to travel between Academia and Duke-NUS Medical School.  

5) Where is the nearest car park?

The nearest carparks are Outram Community Hospital (OCH) / SingHealth Tower, National Heart Centre Singapore or MacAlister Rd Car Park H. Please refer to the website for more information. Note that no complimentary car park coupons will be provided.