Healthcare Professionals Assemblies for Sharing Medical Information

Scientific Meeting / Scientific Conferences/ Symposiums / Workshops/Congresses

• A scientific meeting is a formal event where researchers present and discuss their work, and share ideas and research methods.
• Scientific meetings are also known as scientific conferences, symposiums, workshops, or congresses.

What happens at a scientific meeting?

• Researchers present their research in short talks 
• Researchers receive feedback on their work from their peers 
• Researchers can network with other experts in their field 
• Researchers can learn about current research in their field 
• Researchers can discuss potential collaborations and work opportunities 

Who organizes scientific meetings?

• Scientific societies, Groups of researchers, and Scientific organizations. 

How can I organize a scientific meeting?

• Consider the cost of the venue, meals, coffee breaks, audiovisual equipment, and staff 
• Estimate the number of attendees to help determine costs 
• Consider applying for grants to help fund the meeting 
• Consider approaching sponsors that are interested in the topics of the meeting 
• Consider making the meeting accessible to people with disabilities

Clinical Seminar

• A clinical seminar is an educational event that provides information about clinical research, clinical work, or teaching.
• Clinical seminars can be held regularly, and can include topics such as ethical, regulatory, or implementation content.

Examples of clinical seminars

• Clinical research seminars: Provide information about clinical research, and can be attended by clinical research coordinators, nurses, and regulatory experts 
• Clinical teaching seminars: Provide practical tips for bedside teaching, curriculum development, and education research 
• Clinical case seminars: Provide opportunities for clinicians to discuss practice, research, and education in a specific area of clinical work 

Purpose of clinical seminars

• To provide learning opportunities 
• To support trainees in their capacity to think deeply about clinical work 
• To give trainees an opportunity to practice formal clinical presentations 
• To introduce clinical educators to fundamental concepts in education 
• To bring the most up-to-date research and scholarship to a clinical community

Clinical Meeting

• A clinical meeting is a formal gathering where healthcare professionals discuss patient cases, new information, and patient care skills.
• The goal of clinical meetings is to improve patient care and safety, and to ensure quality for the hospital or clinic

What happens at a clinical meeting?

• Patient cases: Healthcare professionals discuss patient cases and share their observations and studies 
• New information: Healthcare professionals share new information and learn about the latest medical science and practice 
• Patient care skills: Healthcare professionals discuss patient welfare skills and how to improve them 
• Peer review: Healthcare professionals perform peer reviews of performance to identify patient safety concerns 
• Quality improvement: Healthcare professionals analyze issues and offer potential decisions to improve the quality of care 

Who attends clinical meetings?

• Medical doctors, laboratory professionals, nurses, and pharmacists. 

Who organizes clinical meetings?

• Ministries and Departments of Health, Research and educational institutions, Medical centers, and Pharmaceutical companies.

Clinical Symposium

• A clinical symposium is a gathering where experts share information and ideas about clinical topics.
• Symposiums can be in-person or virtual, and they can cover a range of topics, such as research findings, therapeutic developments, and scientific advances.

Examples of clinical symposiums

• State-of-the-Art Clinical Symposium (SOTA) :An in-person event that features key opinion leaders sharing information on recent research findings, therapeutic developments, and scientific advances 
• Clinical and Translational Research Symposium: A forum for sharing scientific advances and promoting collaborations in clinical and translational research 
• Clinical Trials Symposium: A multidisciplinary platform for the clinical trials community to discuss advancements in clinical research 
• DF Clinical Symposium: An annual symposium from the Dermatology Foundation that provides the latest information on a wide range of dermatologic topics 
• Medical SLP Clinical Symposium: A symposium for beginner and experienced SLP clinicians to learn about the role and responsibility of a Medical Speech-Language Pathologist 
• SCRI Clinical Trials Symposium: A two-day event that showcases the impact of and opportunities for clinical trials

Clinical Workshop

• A clinical workshop is an educational event that focuses on a specific clinical topic and is led by experts in the field.
• Clinical workshops can help improve clinical practice and expand clinical capabilities.
• They can include a variety of training methods, such as: Lectures, Live examinations, Practical examples, and Hands-on exercises.

Clinical workshops can cover a range of topics, including

• Brachytherapy
• Clinical leadership
• Clinical skills and procedures
• Clinical research methods

Clinical workshops can be virtual or in-person, and can be interactive and collaborative

Medical Conference

• A medical conference is a gathering of medical professionals to share information, discuss health concerns, and network.
• Medical conferences can be in-person, virtual, or hybrid.

What happens at a medical conference?

• Presentations: Experts present the latest research and clinical findings 
• Panel discussions: Groups of experts discuss topics of interest 
• Workshops: Interactive sessions where attendees can learn new skills 
• Networking: Attendees can connect with colleagues and build a sense of community

Why are medical conferences important?

• They help healthcare professionals keep up with the latest trends in their field 
• They provide opportunities for collaboration and professional development 
• They can help build a sense of community among healthcare professionals 

How can medical conferences be held?

• Medical conferences can be in-person, virtual, or hybrid events

A Journal Club Presentation

• A journal club presentation is a talk given by a member of a journal club to a group of colleagues about a research paper.
• The goal of the presentation is to stimulate discussion and ideas that the audience can use in their own work.

What happens during a journal club presentation?

1. The presenter chooses a paper to present.
2. The presenter analyzes the paper and prepares slides to accompany the presentation.
3. The presenter gives the presentation.
4. The audience asks questions and discusses the paper with the presenter

What should the presenter consider when choosing a paper?

• Relevance: Whether the paper is clinically relevant or has educational value 
• Impact: Whether the paper is impactful or ingenious 
• Interest: Whether the paper is interesting to the audience 
• Quality: Whether the paper is from a reputable journal 
• Timeliness: Whether the paper is timely 

Morning Session in Hospital

A morning session in a hospital can refer to a number of activities, including: Morning Briefing, Morning Report, Doctor Visits etc

Morning briefing: A structured dialogue between physicians and nurses to identify problems that occurred overnight and potential problems for the day. This can help improve communication and prioritize patient care. 

Morning report: A formal meeting where residents and faculty discuss case-based clinical information. This is a popular training session for residents, and research shows it has high educational value. 

Doctor visits: Doctors may visit patients in the morning, and may be accompanied by other health care professionals. Patients can prepare for these visits by writing down questions, taking notes, and having family members present.

Continuing Medical Education

• A series of educational activities that help medical professionals stay current with the latest medical advancements, techniques, and standards.
• CME activities can help physicians maintain and develop their knowledge, skills, and professional performance.
• In many states and hospitals, physicians must earn a certain number of CME credits each year to renew their medical licenses and maintain hospital credentials. 

Production of CME Courses

Continuing medical education activities are developed and delivered by a variety of organizations, including:

• Professional associations
• Medical education agencies
• Hospitals
• Educational institutions, including universities, medical and nursing schools
• Home study nursing continuing education providers

In In-Course Presentation

• In in-course presentation is a structured and interactive way to package learning content that can include: Slides, Multimedia elements, Interactive elements, Keywords, Links, Pictures, Audio and video clips, and Quizzes. 
• In-course presentations can be used in a variety of ways, including: 
  • As a classroom presentation tool 
  • As a game where users make choices and see the consequences 
  • To test knowledge and memory 
  • To provide a summary of key concepts at the end 
• In-course presentations are flexible, simple to create, publish, and edit.
• They can be used as an alternative to PowerPoint presentations, PDFs, or text-based web pages. 

Here are some features of in-course presentations:

• Editing: Content is editable in web browsers.
• Authoring tool: Includes a WYSIWYG (what you see is what you get) drag-and-drop-based authoring tool. 
• Video formats: Accepts MP4 and Youtube videos. 
• Audio formats: Works with MP3 and WAV. 
• Navigation: Students can navigate progressively through slides or jump to specific slide

Thesis Protocol Presentation

• A thesis protocol presentation is a presentation of the study plan and methodology for a research study.
• The protocol is a detailed document that guides researchers and ensures that the thesis is conducted ethically and systematically. 

Here are some tips for presenting a research thesis:

• Check guidelines: Make sure to double-check the guidelines for your research presentation. 
•  Consider your audience: Put yourself in the shoes of your listeners. 
• Emphasize the “why”: Focus on the “why” of your research, rather than the “how”. 
• Be selective: Be careful about what you include in your presentation. 
• Start with an introduction: Include an introduction slide that explains the importance of your research, what you hope to answer, and why you chose the topic. 
• Use relevant design elements: Incorporate design elements that are relevant to your concept.

Thesis Presentation

• A thesis presentation is a formal oral presentation where a student defends their thesis or research project to a panel of experts or faculty members.
• The purpose of a thesis presentation is to demonstrate the student’s understanding of the subject matter and the validity of their research. 

Here are some tips for preparing a thesis presentation:

• Know your audience: Write for your audience and consider what they need to know. 
• Define your main idea: Have a clear outcome in mind and focus on one main idea. 
• Be concise: Use clear and specific details, and avoid unnecessary information. 
• Tell a story: Use scientific storytelling to emphasize the “why” of your research. 
• Practice: Practice your presentation. 
• Check guidelines: Double-check your research presentation guidelines. 

A thesis presentation is usually part of a thesis defense, which also includes questions from the audience and the committee.