When one size fits all doesn’t fit

General Objectives: By the end of the symposium, participants will be able to:
1. Identify the limitations of applying standard adult reference intervals to non-reference population groups.
2. Describe the considerations necessary to appropriately defining health in an aging/elderly individual
3. Recognize the challenges of addressing infertility and the role of the laboratory in fertility treatment. 

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* 1. Please asses the Sessions overrall

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Sufficient time was allowed for audience participation/active learning
The facilities were satisfactory.
The session was free from commercial bias
Overall, I would rate this Symposium as excellent

Please asses each Speaker by their Session:

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* 2. Rethinking reference intervals for older adults: data from the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLSA)

Speaker:
 Dr. Cynthia Balion

Dept. of Laboratory Medicine, St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton, Hamilton ON



Objectives: At the end of this session, participants will be able to:
1. Recognize the need for age- and sex-specific reference intervals for older adults.
2. Describe a methodological approach to determine physiologically appropriate reference intervals.
3. Consider providing interpretive test information for older adults in laboratory reports.


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Clarity of Voice
Met Stated Objectives
Balanced & Unbiased
Relevant to Practice Overall
Time for Active Learning

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* 3. Laboratory assessment of gametes for fertility treatment

Speaker:
 Dr. Sharon Mortimer

PhD, Clinical Embryologists, President, Oozoa Biomedical & Scientific Director, Grace Fertility Centre, Vancouver BC 



Objectives: At the end of this session, participants will be able to:
1. Describe the functional basis for gamete assessment methods in the ART (assisted reproductive technologies) laboratory
2. Describe the predictive value of oocyte morphology on embryo developmental potential
3. Describe the limitations of a basic (WHO-type) semen analysis in predicting fertility


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Clarity of Voice
Met Stated Objectives
Balanced & Unbiased
Relevant to Practice Overall
Time for Active Learning

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* 4. Lightening Talks

Speakers:

Neonates or Pediatrics
Heather Paul

Objectives: At the end of this session, participants will be able to:
1. Discuss key special considerations for laboratory testing in neonate / pediatric, transgender, and ethnic / minority populations.
2. Outline an algorithm for providing constructive feedback on the content and organization of an oral presentation.
3. Apply the observed communication strategies to enhance audience engagement during oral presentations


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Clarity of Voice
Met Stated Objectives
Balanced & Unbiased
Relevant to Practice Overall
Time for Active Learning

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* 5. Lightening Talks

Speakers:

Neonates or Pediatrics
Laurence de Koning, University of Calgary, Alberta Public Laboratories

Objectives: At the end of this session, participants will be able to:
1. Discuss key special considerations for laboratory testing in neonate / pediatric, transgender, and ethnic / minority populations.
2. Outline an algorithm for providing constructive feedback on the content and organization of an oral presentation.
3. Apply the observed communication strategies to enhance audience engagement during oral presentations


  Poor Fair Good Very Good Outstanding
Clarity of Voice
Met Stated Objectives
Balanced & Unbiased
Relevant to Practice Overall
Time for Active Learning

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* 6. Lightening Talks

Speakers:

Transgender Individuals
Zahraa Mohamed-Ali

Objectives: At the end of this session, participants will be able to:
1. Discuss key special considerations for laboratory testing in neonate / pediatric, transgender, and ethnic / minority populations.
2. Outline an algorithm for providing constructive feedback on the content and organization of an oral presentation.
3. Apply the observed communication strategies to enhance audience engagement during oral presentations


  Poor Fair Good Very Good Outstanding
Clarity of Voice
Met Stated Objectives
Balanced & Unbiased
Relevant to Practice Overall
Time for Active Learning

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* 7. Lightening Talks

Speakers:

Transgender Individuals
Loralie Langman, Mayo Laboratories

Objectives: At the end of this session, participants will be able to:
1. Discuss key special considerations for laboratory testing in neonate / pediatric, transgender, and ethnic / minority populations.
2. Outline an algorithm for providing constructive feedback on the content and organization of an oral presentation.
3. Apply the observed communication strategies to enhance audience engagement during oral presentations


  Poor Fair Good Very Good Outstanding
Clarity of Voice
Met Stated Objectives
Balanced & Unbiased
Relevant to Practice Overall
Time for Active Learning

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* 8. Lightening Talks

Speakers:

Ethnicity / Minority Populations
Ola Ismail

Objectives: At the end of this session, participants will be able to:
1. Discuss key special considerations for laboratory testing in neonate / pediatric, transgender, and ethnic / minority populations.
2. Outline an algorithm for providing constructive feedback on the content and organization of an oral presentation.
3. Apply the observed communication strategies to enhance audience engagement during oral presentations


  Poor Fair Good Very Good Outstanding
Clarity of Voice
Met Stated Objectives
Balanced & Unbiased
Relevant to Practice Overall
Time for Active Learning

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* 9. Lightening Talks

Speakers:

Ethnicity / Minority Populations
Stephen Hill, McMaster University

Objectives: At the end of this session, participants will be able to:
1. Discuss key special considerations for laboratory testing in neonate / pediatric, transgender, and ethnic / minority populations.
2. Outline an algorithm for providing constructive feedback on the content and organization of an oral presentation.
3. Apply the observed communication strategies to enhance audience engagement during oral presentations


  Poor Fair Good Very Good Outstanding
Clarity of Voice
Met Stated Objectives
Balanced & Unbiased
Relevant to Practice Overall
Time for Active Learning

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* 10. As a result of attending this session, I am planning to: 

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* 11. Please explain any changes you plan to make or personal learning projects you will pursue as a result of this session:

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* 12. Please indicate which CanMEDS roles you felt were addressed during this educational activity. (Select all that apply)

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* 13. General comments about individual speaker:

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* 14. What topics would you like to be addressed at future conferences to keep you up to date in your profession?

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