“The Worrying Foot” Competition Submission Guidelines

Submissions are now: OPEN

Submission deadline: 12 February 2024

Shortlist announcement: 11 March 2024

The Rouleaux Club, in association with the World Federation of Vascular Societies, Charing Cross International Symposium 2024 and BIBA Medical Ltd, are holding a competition to create an infographic and/or infomercial intended to educate members of the public about Diabetic Foot Infection in a competition entitled “The Worrying Foot”. 

 

Infographics and short infomercial videos are invited from all students and trainees involved in caring for Vascular patients including but not limited to trainee members of the International Societies for Vascular Surgeons, Physiotherapists, Vascular Nurses, Podiatrists and Vascular Technologists.

Submission should be made online via the form below.

Guidelines for Submission

Infomercial

  • The infomercial should consist of a video aimed at explaining Diabetic Foot Infections to members of the public. It should be a maximum of 2 minutes long.
  • Please do not include author details or information that identifies your unit or hospital in the Infomercial.
  • Selection of the top 5 infomercials will be the responsibility of the Rouleaux Executive Committee and the submitting author of each case will be contacted on the email address given on the submission (unless a different email address is provided).
  • The top 5 infomercials will be played at CX Symposium 23 – 25 April 2024. The creators of the top 5 infomercials will receive free entry to the symposium. Unsuccessful creators will be eligible to apply for the attendance under the early bird rate. The successful infomercial creators will be informed by 11 March 2024. 
  • Attendees at the CX Symposium will be able to view the top 5 infomercials and vote for their preferred one. The winner will be announced at the symposium (exact timings to be confirmed). The prize consists of £1,000, suggested to go towards surgical loupes, leads or another item or educational course relevant to the individual’s practice.

Infographic

  • The infographic should consist of a pictorial advertisement aimed at explaining Diabetic Foot Infection to members of the public. It should be suitable for display at A2 size (420x594mm). There is no word count – the format of the infographic is entirely down to the authors preference.
  • Please do not include author details or information that identifies your unit or hospital in the infographic.
  • Selection of the top 5 infographics will be the responsibility of the Rouleaux Executive Committee and the submitting author of each will be contacted on the email address given on the submission (unless a different email address is provided).
  • The top 5 infographics will be displayed at CX Symposium 23 – 25 April 2024. The creators of the top 5 infographics will receive free entry to the symposium. Unsuccessful creators will be eligible to apply for attendance under the early bird rate. The successful infographic creators will be informed by 11 March 2024.
  • Attendees at the CX Symposium will be able to view the top 5 infographics and vote for their preferred one. The winner will be announced at the symposium (exact timings to be confirmed). The prize consists of £500, suggested to go towards surgical loupes, leads or another item or educational course relevant to the individual’s practice.

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