PCR’s Got Talent: Best Abstract Award
PCR’s Got Talent, EuroPCR abstract competition, is a unique platform for young practitioners to showcase their work in front of the international PCR Community. Attend the 4th edition of PCR’s Got Talent — EuroPCR abstract competition — to discover the work of young practitioners from all around the world.
N. van der Hoeven, the winner of the 2017 best abstract
PCR's got talent competition at EuroPCR 2017
2017 Best Abstract Winner
Join Marie Claude Morice as she meets past year's winner of PCR's Got Talent, N. van der Hoeven from The Netherlands. Watch this short Interview to learn more about her work and take notes of her personal tips for a winning presentation!
This year again, you are part of the Jury!
Audience members will be able to qualify participants performance and their abstract’s quality LIVE during sessions through the PCR Courses App. All audience votes will represent the voice of 1 Jury.
What is PCR’s Got Talent all about?
This stepwise competition takes place every year during EuroPCR, the World-Leading Course in interventional cardiovascular medicine. It represents an impressive opportunity for young practitioners from all over the world to present their abstracts in front of their colleagues and renowned Faculty. Based on the scientific relevance of presenters’ abstracts, the competition also brings to focus young authors’ presentation skills. In this competition, several presentations are carried out per session, allowing participants in the audience to get acquainted with several topics in a short period of time!
The competition takes place in three rounds:
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Who are the participants?
- Young practitioners under 40 years old
- Participants who have presented only one abstract for the competition
- Participants who have not accessed to the final round or won the previous editions
What does the winner get?
The winner of PCR’s Got Talent is announced during the Awards Ceremony at EuroPCR and is granted with:
- Abstract presentation on-stage during Closing Ceremony
- An exclusive invitation to join EuroPCR 2019 as a Guest Faculty
Who are the Jury members?
For each round of the competition a Jury composed of six Guest Faculty, including former PCR's Got Talent awardees, is in charge of judging contestant's work and performance.
Why should you attend these sessions?
- To support your fellow young practitioners
- To discover Abstracts of young practitioners from all around the world
- To vote as a Jury LIVE through the PCR Courses App
An innovative educational format
PCR’s Got Talent goes beyond the regular abstract presentation. This competition requires participants to follow specific guidelines, adjust to short timings and work thoughtfully on their presentation skills as well as on their presentation layout. The presenter's work and performance on-stage are submitted to a vote by the audience, in a convivial atmosphere. Eager to take part in this thrilling educational experience? Present your work at PCR’s Got Talent and invite your friends to vote for you through the App by joining the session!
Tips for a compelling Presentation
What makes a Presentation noteworthy?
How can you boost your presentation in order to make it stand out from all others?
These presentations by Chris Cook, Best Abstract winner at EuroPCR 2015, and Thomas Cuisset, Late-breaking Trial Presenter at EuroPCR 2017, might give you some clues and help you build your own.
Are you a PCR’s Got Talent competitor?
PCR has gathered the most compelling tips from colleagues to help you prepare for the EuroPCR Best Abstract competition.