Vancouver Conference Papers
Learn to cite medical conferences, clinical presentations, and symposiums using the Vancouver referencing style.
Basic Conference Paper Format
Vancouver style uses numerical citations for conference papers. Include presentation details, conference information, and location.
Standard Format:
Author AA. Title of presentation. In: Editor BB, editor. Conference name; Date; Location. Place: Publisher; Year. p. page range.
Medical Conference Presentations
Clinical Research Presentation:
1. Johnson MK, Smith AR, Wilson PJ. Efficacy of novel cardiac intervention in acute myocardial infarction. In: Proceedings of the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions; 2023 Nov 11-13; Philadelphia, PA. Dallas: American Heart Association; 2023. p. 245-251.
In-text citation: Recent clinical trials demonstrate improved outcomes (1).
International Medical Conference:
2. Rodriguez CA, Thompson LK, Davis SR. Advanced surgical techniques in minimally invasive procedures. In: World Congress of Surgery; 2023 Aug 27-31; London, UK. London: International College of Surgeons; 2023. p. 156-162.
In-text citation: Surgical innovation continues to advance (2).
Specialty Medical Society Meeting:
3. Chen L, Anderson PJ, Brown KE. Pediatric emergency medicine protocols: evidence-based approaches. In: American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference; 2023 Oct 6-10; Washington, DC. Itasca: American Academy of Pediatrics; 2023. p. 78-84.
In-text citation: Pediatric protocols require standardization (3).
Abstract-Only Presentations
Conference Abstract:
4. Miller JD, Foster EM. Biomarker analysis in early-stage cancer detection [abstract]. In: Annual Meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology; 2023 June 2-6; Chicago, IL. Alexandria: American Society of Clinical Oncology; 2023. Abstract 1234.
Poster Presentation:
5. Williams SK, Lee JH, Taylor MN. Antibiotic resistance patterns in intensive care units [poster]. In: Society of Critical Care Medicine Congress; 2023 Jan 21-25; San Antonio, TX. Mount Prospect: Society of Critical Care Medicine; 2023. Poster P-456.
Online and Virtual Conferences
Virtual Medical Conference:
6. Roberts KL, Martinez AG. Telemedicine applications in rural healthcare delivery. In: Virtual International Conference on Healthcare Innovation; 2023 Sep 15-17; Online. Geneva: World Health Organization; 2023 [cited 2023 Oct 15]. Available from: https://who.int/conferences/healthcare-innovation-2023
Webinar Presentation:
7. Parker BJ, Clarke DN. Evidence-based nursing practices in pandemic response [webinar]. In: International Council of Nurses Global Conference; 2023 May 10; Online. Geneva: International Council of Nurses; 2023 [cited 2023 May 15]. Available from: https://icn.ch/events/global-conference-2023
Specialized Medical Presentations
Grand Rounds Presentation:
8. Thompson EK, Wilson RJ. Complex case management in multi-organ failure. In: Johns Hopkins Hospital Grand Rounds; 2023 Mar 15; Baltimore, MD. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins Medicine; 2023.
Medical Education Symposium:
9. Lopez CM, Harrison TR. Innovative approaches to medical education assessment. In: Association of American Medical Colleges Annual Meeting; 2023 Nov 3-7; Boston, MA. Washington: Association of American Medical Colleges; 2023. p. 123-129.
Clinical Research Consortium:
10. International Diabetes Research Consortium. Global trends in diabetes management and prevention strategies. In: World Diabetes Congress; 2023 Dec 4-8; Melbourne, Australia. Brussels: International Diabetes Federation; 2023. p. 67-73.
Vancouver Conference Citation Guidelines
Conference Information:
Include the full conference name, exact dates, and location (city, state/country). Use official conference proceedings when available.
Author Guidelines:
List up to 6 authors. For institutional or group presentations, use the organization name as the author. For collaborative research, list the primary presenting author first.
Abstract vs. Full Paper:
Clearly distinguish between abstracts and full conference papers. Include abstract numbers when available.
Medical Conference Quality:
When selecting medical conference sources, prioritize:
- Peer-reviewed conference proceedings
- Major medical society meetings (AHA, ASCO, AAMC)
- International medical conferences with CME accreditation
- Conferences with published abstracts in medical databases
- Specialty society meetings relevant to clinical practice
Digital Access Information:
For online conferences or digital proceedings, include access dates and URLs. Ensure links are permanent or archived.
Clinical Relevance:
When citing medical conferences, consider the clinical applicability and currency of the presented research. Favor recent conferences for rapidly evolving medical fields.