Learner Objectives Identify the core structural components of a standard medical abstract, including Background, Methods, Results, and Conclusion. Differentiate between the specific formatting and narrative requirements for original research, clinical case reports, and quality improvement (QI) initiatives. Apply concise medical writing techniques to synthesize complex clinical data and patient outcomes within strict word-count limitations. Recognize and correct common structural, statistical, and stylistic errors that frequently lead to rejection by conference selection committees. Formulate a systematic development process for outlining, drafting, and collaboratively editing submissions with co-authors to meet stringent conference guidelines. Presenter Dr. EM V. Garcia is the chief executive officer of two acute care hospitals and a stand-alone surgery center in Los Angeles, California. He previously served as associate dean of nursing and health sciences for American Sentinel University (now Post University) where he co-developed five MSN tracks and two DNP specializations. He is a practicing nurse practitioner in primary care, internal medicine, and psychiatric mental health. He has been serving as a reviewer for the Journal of Nursing Scholarship for the past decade and has written nursing reference resources in critical care, perioperative, perianesthesia, and forensic nursing. Dr. Garcia is currently a faculty and professor of clinical nursing at West Coast University where he mentors undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students. He serves as chair and a committee member for graduate and doctoral research and terminal projects for various colleges and universities in the nation. Nursing CE This event is approved for Nursing CE with the California Board of Nursing. Valid through 28-October-2027.