RETENTION & MEETING STYLES
The article above details the ways in which we are most likely to retain information – with the best way being by teaching. But, we’re not always in the teaching position…
This should become a key consideration when you choose the meetings you attend. I’ve written several articles about how it makes the most sense to invest in meetings that align with your passion (i.e. if you LOVE pediatrics, then you should go to ACFAP.)
Considering the Learning Pyramid from the National Training Laboratory, it’s troubling to recognize that most CME events are falling into the lowest category of retention: LECTURE (5%). If you’re not in the driver’s seat (at the podium), then attempt to be strategic in your meeting decisions so that your learning experience will place you in an environment where there will be opportunities for DEMONSTRATION (30% retention), DISCUSSION (50% retention), DOING (75% retention).
With these percentages in mind, it would make sense, then, to seek out hands-on experiences. Use our calendar of events to find them; or let me do the work for you! Use the links below for some upcoming (within the next 90 days) meetings that have a hands-on element (note this is not an exhaustive list of meetings with a hands-on approach).
ACFAS Arthroscopy of the Foot & Ankle Course | Rosemont, IL | 8/17-19
IFAF: Ankle Arthroscopy Course | Englewood, CO | 8/22-24
OSET Orthopaedic Summit | Las Vegas, NV | 9/14-18ACFAP | Palm Springs, CA | 9/26-28
ACPPS Cadaver Lab Workshop | Chicago, IL | 9/28-29
MIS Cadaver Lab Masters Course | New Orleans, LA | 10/11-12
Fundamental Peripheral Nerve Repair Course – AENS | Key West, FL | 10/31-11/1
Thoughts? Questions? Email Me!
Sarah Breymeier: beheard@podiatrymeetings.com