Abstract
Introduction: The Covid -19 pandemic has affected planned physical healthcare conferences around the globe. To ensure adequate continuing professional development, virtual conference organization is the solution for healthcare professionals and the radiography community. This review article aims to document strategies for converting a physical conference to a virtual conference. Methods: The Singapore Society of Radiographers had to convert the annual conference to a virtual platform. The pre- during and post- conference activities were addressed within the paper, while emphasizing several key strategies and recommendations to improve the virtual experience for participants. Results: The post conference feedback showed favourable results where 93.1% participants agreed that the conference met their expectations. Additionally, we highlighted the challenges faced in organization of a virtual conference amidst the pandemic such as manpower and interactivity. There was increased cost-effectiveness in conducting a virtual conference. Conclusion: Conferences are still an integral component for continuing professional development. We believe that healthcare professionals require adequate continuing professional education and attending effective conferences would ultimately improve their clinical services and work with confidence.
Highlights
The Covid -19 pandemic has affected planned physical healthcare conferences around the globe
To ensure adequate continuing professional development, virtual conference organization is the solution for healthcare professionals and the radiography community
We believe that healthcare professionals require adequate continuing professional education and attending effective conferences would improve their clinical services and work with confidence
Summary
The Singapore Society of Radiographers had to convert the annual conference to a virtual platform. The pre- during and post- conference activities were addressed within the paper, while emphasizing several key strategies and recommendations to improve the virtual experience for participants
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