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The value of engaging participants and enhancing interaction through interactive educational programs PCOs are leading new forms of educational sessions for young scientists Professional Congress Organizers who invest in quality and
The art of engaging Health Care Professionals
understand the value of high-end education have showcased
through interactive learning experiences –
their adaptiveness and active response to the needs of
The NoDE Institute example
the Scientific & Science Community. Continuing Medical Education as a key element and tool to a multi-level network
Research has found that interactive sessions and hands-on
of education, professional as well as personal development
exercises are particularly effective in engaging participants,
is identified as top priority in future strategies focusing on the
young scientists and students and in enhancing their learning
design of customized scientific meetings, offering a strong
experience. The inclusion of practical stations with surgical
element on interaction and engagement.
simulators, models, or cadavers allows young surgeons to practice the newly learned techniques under the supervision
PCOs can offer all available resources to accommodate
of an experienced faculty. This active participation and real-
such needs and especially in the field of Surgery, a variety of
time feedback contributes to the development of their surgical
interactive and engaging educational sessions can provide
skills.
young HCPs the opportunity to be educated quickly and efficiently in new trends and techniques. This form of scientific
An example of a leader in the field of continuing medical
education has shown an increase in and demand in the
education and interactive knowledge of surgery, providing an
last few years and can reach even higher levels with the
innovative service, is NoDE Institute, based in Athens, Greece.
support of event organizers, in collaboration with scientific & research institutions.
Τoday, at a time when developments in medicine, especially in surgery, are progressing rapidly, NoDE offers opportunities
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