SESSION FORMAT DESCRIPTIONS:
- Plenary: 2-3 speakers, 45-minutes
- Other Formats: 3-4 speakers, 60-minutes
Plenary: Keynote speaker or expert speaker panel of two to three speakers with a formal presentation on a broad topic relevant to the entire conference delegation. Session will be 45 minutes in duration.
Year in Review: For both fields of a) Pleural disease and b) Therapeutic / Advanced Bronchoscopy. These two separate sessions will focus on reviewing the most important and clinically relevant papers published within the last year. Two speakers are suggested for each session.
State-of-the-Art Review: Current state of knowledge about a topic and future direction for research with a discussion of how the understanding of the particular topic has changed over time
Panel Discussion: An expert panel of 3-4 speakers on a topic area with brief presentations followed by moderated discussion
Meet the Professor: Sessions with renowned researchers and clinicians that allow the exchange on knowledge via brief and meaningful presentations and informal discussions.
Problem or Case-Based Learning: learner-centered session with one-on-one interaction between participants and speakers as they build their knowledge and work together as a group to examine the case or problem
Technical Procedural Video Reviews (formerly known as How I do it): A well-known expert presents a challenging bronchoscopic/pleural case(s), going through step-by-step planning, approach and rationale. Images and procedural videos are highly encouraged. Audience participates by choosing next steps using ARS. It will require 2-3 cases/session.
Pro-Con Debate: Practical questions and controversies are explored by expert presentation of opposing views