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GRAPPA 2020 Update From the Education Committee
Philip J Mease1, Amit Garg2, Philip S Helliwell
1P.J. Mease, MD, Rheumatology Research, Swedish Medical Center/Providence St. Joseph Health and University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, Washington, USA; pmease@philipmease.com.
The COVID-19 pandemic prompted a review of virtual symposia. Future directions and diverse topics for online meetings were explored to adapt to travel restrictions.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Public Health
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019; caused by SARS-CoV-2) pandemic led to global travel restrictions.
- Virtual meetings and symposia emerged as crucial communication tools in 2021.
- The education committee recognized the need to adapt scientific exchange formats.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review and propose future directions for virtual symposia.
- To identify diverse topics suitable for online scientific exchange.
- To ensure continued education and collaboration despite pandemic-related limitations.
Main Methods:
- Review of current trends in virtual scientific meetings.
- Brainstorming and discussion of potential topics for virtual symposia.
- Consideration of best practices for online engagement and knowledge sharing.
Main Results:
- Identification of key areas and topics amenable to virtual presentation.
- Development of strategies for effective virtual symposium organization.
- Recognition of the sustained importance of virtual formats in scientific discourse.
Conclusions:
- Virtual symposia are essential for maintaining scientific progress during and after the pandemic.
- A diverse range of topics can be successfully delivered through virtual platforms.
- Proactive planning for virtual events is crucial for the education committee.
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