Bridging gaps in global surgery: Insights from an international hybrid conference
This study explores the motivations for attendance, methods of conference promotion, and key considerations in implementing a hybrid conference for global surgery education among medical students and trainee doctors. The InciSion UK Global Surgery Conference 2023, held in London, provided a unique p...
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| author | Fay Fathima Imtiaz Fareed Leshanth Uthayanan Robyn Anderson Sai Kotecha Adele Mazzoleni Joshua Erhabor Niraj S. Kumar William Wong |
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| description | This study explores the motivations for attendance, methods of conference promotion, and key considerations in implementing a hybrid conference for global surgery education among medical students and trainee doctors. The InciSion UK Global Surgery Conference 2023, held in London, provided a unique platform combining in-person and virtual participation. Pre- and post-conference surveys collected qualitative and quantitative data from 640 and 794 respondents, respectively. Professional development (83.4 %) and learning about global surgery (70.8 %) were primary motivators for attendance. Confidence in global surgery significantly increased post-conference (mean score: 4.21 vs. 2.82, p < 0.001). Social media was the most effective promotional tool, introducing 38.4 % of attendees to the event. Participants highlighted the diversity and quality of talks as strengths, while technical issues were a challenge. Future conferences should enhance technical infrastructure and interactive engagement for virtual attendees. The hybrid model proves effective in broadening access to global surgery education and fostering collaboration across diverse geographical regions. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-6b121f1211f14467880f40fbb0aab3822025-08-20T03:00:50ZengElsevierSurgery Open Science2589-84502025-03-0124384110.1016/j.sopen.2025.02.002Bridging gaps in global surgery: Insights from an international hybrid conferenceFay Fathima Imtiaz Fareed0Leshanth Uthayanan1Robyn Anderson2Sai Kotecha3Adele Mazzoleni4Joshua Erhabor5Niraj S. Kumar6William Wong7School of Medicine, University of Buckingham, Buckingham, United Kingdom; InciSion UK, London, United Kingdom; National Medical Research Association, London, United KingdomInciSion UK, London, United Kingdom; St George's University of London, London, United KingdomInciSion UK, London, United Kingdom; Nottingham City Hospital, Nottingham, United KingdomInciSion UK, London, United Kingdom; Stoke Mandeville Hospital, Aylesbury, United KingdomInciSion UK, London, United Kingdom; National Medical Research Association, London, United Kingdom; Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, London, United KingdomInciSion UK, London, United Kingdom; National Medical Research Association, London, United Kingdom; St George's Hospital, London, United KingdomNational Medical Research Association, London, United Kingdom; Department of Cardiovascular Sciences, University of Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom; Corresponding author at: Department of Cardiovascular Sciences, University of Leicester, University Road, Leicester LE1 7RH, United Kingdom.InciSion UK, London, United Kingdom; Watford General Hospital, Watford, United KingdomThis study explores the motivations for attendance, methods of conference promotion, and key considerations in implementing a hybrid conference for global surgery education among medical students and trainee doctors. The InciSion UK Global Surgery Conference 2023, held in London, provided a unique platform combining in-person and virtual participation. Pre- and post-conference surveys collected qualitative and quantitative data from 640 and 794 respondents, respectively. Professional development (83.4 %) and learning about global surgery (70.8 %) were primary motivators for attendance. Confidence in global surgery significantly increased post-conference (mean score: 4.21 vs. 2.82, p < 0.001). Social media was the most effective promotional tool, introducing 38.4 % of attendees to the event. Participants highlighted the diversity and quality of talks as strengths, while technical issues were a challenge. Future conferences should enhance technical infrastructure and interactive engagement for virtual attendees. The hybrid model proves effective in broadening access to global surgery education and fostering collaboration across diverse geographical regions.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2589845025000119ConferenceMedical educationGlobal healthSurgeryGlobal surgeryTraining |
| spellingShingle | Fay Fathima Imtiaz Fareed Leshanth Uthayanan Robyn Anderson Sai Kotecha Adele Mazzoleni Joshua Erhabor Niraj S. Kumar William Wong Bridging gaps in global surgery: Insights from an international hybrid conference Surgery Open Science Conference Medical education Global health Surgery Global surgery Training |
| title | Bridging gaps in global surgery: Insights from an international hybrid conference |
| title_full | Bridging gaps in global surgery: Insights from an international hybrid conference |
| title_fullStr | Bridging gaps in global surgery: Insights from an international hybrid conference |
| title_full_unstemmed | Bridging gaps in global surgery: Insights from an international hybrid conference |
| title_short | Bridging gaps in global surgery: Insights from an international hybrid conference |
| title_sort | bridging gaps in global surgery insights from an international hybrid conference |
| topic | Conference Medical education Global health Surgery Global surgery Training |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2589845025000119 |
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