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CAEP Conference Needs Assessment Questionnaire
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1. Content Programming
What specific clinical topics, research areas, or professional development themes would you most like to see featured in CAEP27 track presentations?
Please consider emerging trends, knowledge gaps, or areas where you seek continuing education.
(Required.)
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2. Pre-Conference Education
What pre-conference courses or workshops would be most valuable to your professional development?
(Required.)
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2.1 Which formats do you prefer? (Select all that apply)
(Required.)
Hands-on simulation
Case-based learning
Didactic sessions
Other (please specify)
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2.2 Which of the following would you be more interested in attending?
(Required.)
A standalone pre-conference course (hands-on or didactic) or workshop held before the main conference
A short, hands-on course or workshop held during the main conference schedule
Either format
Neither
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3. Track Organization and Structure
How well does our current track organization meet your learning needs? Would you prefer:
(Required.)
Fewer tracks with broader themes for more comprehensive coverage
Fewer tracks and more plenary/large group sessions
Longer track duration and/or more track sessions
More tracks that are highly specialized for deeper focus on specific areas
Additional Comments
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4. Plenary Sessions
What topics or speakers would you find most engaging for plenary sessions?
Consider clinical breakthroughs, leadership themes, or inspirational content that would benefit the entire emergency medicine community.
(Required.)
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5. Learning Formats and Innovation (Select all that apply)
What is your preferred learning format?
(Required.)
Traditional Lectures
Interactive Workshops
Panel Discussions
Small Group Format
Larger Group Format
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6. Technology and Digital Integration (Select all that apply)
How would you like to see technology incorporated into next year’s conference?
(Required.)
Enhanced mobile app features
Digital networking tools
Interactive polling during sessions
Other (please specify)
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7. Conference Enhancement
Beyond programming content,
what organizational improvements or new features would enhance your conference experience?
(Required.)
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8. Networking and Professional Development (Select all that apply)
What networking opportunities or professional development activities would be most valuable?
(Required.)
Mentorship Matching
Interest or Fellowship-specific Meetups
Career Coaching Sessions
Research Collaboration Opportunities
Wellness opportunities and events
Other (please specify)
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9. Practical Considerations (Select all that apply)
Which of the following practical/logistical factors significantly impact your conference experience?
(Required.)
Session timing (start/end times, breaks)
Venue accessibility (mobility, navigation, parking)
Dining options (availability, dietary needs, nearby restaurants)
Travel and accommodation options
On-site signage and wayfinding
Other (please specify)
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10. Past Experience Feedback
(Required.)
What aspects of previous CAEP conferences have been most/least valuable to you?
How can we build on successful elements while addressing areas for improvement?
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11. Social Media Summaries
Did you access the daily social media summaries of track presentations and plenaries?
(Required.)
Yes
No
I don't recall
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11.1 How useful did you find these summaries for enhancing your conference experience?
(Required.)
Not useful
1 star
Slightly useful
2 stars
Somewhat useful
3 stars
Very useful
4 stars
Exceptionally useful
5 stars
N/A
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11.2 What improvements would you suggest for digital conference communication?
(Required.)
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12. Attendance Plans
Do you currently plan to attend next year’s CAEP Conference in Halifax?
(Required.)
Yes
No
Not sure
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12.1 What factors most influence your decision to attend or not attend?
(Required.)
12.2 If you're uncertain or unlikely to attend, what specific changes or additions to the conference program, format, or logistics might encourage your participation?
