Presentations in Medicine & Science: Poster Formats

It is important to talk in advance with your mentor about options for poster design and printing.

Examples of format options:

• One large page printed on a poster printer
• Individual panels printed on a 81/2 x 11 paper and mounted on a colorful poster board

Before you print:

• Discuss options with your mentor ahead of time
• Print out a draft in 8 ½ x 11 format to proofread and edit
• Make sure you are using standard fonts and high quality images
• Think about saving a pdf version if you may be switching from a Mac to a PC

If you are using a printing service:

• Inform the service what program and platform you used to prepare your poster
• Make sure the service offers electronic approvals/ that you can view a draft before the final product is printed
• When checking your proof, make certain to read text carefully
• Make sure you understand screen vs printing color differences

Common mistakes:

• Too much material
• Too much text
• Poor layout
• Block of text longer than 10 sentences
• Waiting until the last minute to print
• Neglecting to prepare your presentation

Poster Printing @ RBHS

At RBHS see any IST /ACT staff member for information and assistance in printing poster presentations. Posters must be paid for and in the queue during the posted hours of operations. Posters paid for and/ or submitted to the queue after the posted times will be processed on the following business day.

Printing prices are based on the rate of $1.00 per inch. Fixed width is 36” long; prices will be calculated based on the opposing dimension ( i.e. 36x12” poster is $12.00, etc). There will be no additional charge based on a color vs white background.