"As Congress has been streamlined, every session within the programme has had to justify it's place. There's no waffle, no nice-to-haves, no mediocre sessions. They all deliver" - Paul Higgs, Programme Committee Chair.

The BSAVA has shaken up its Congress format for 2022. 

The BSAVA has released details of its 2022 Congress, introducing a move away from long-format lectures towards more interactive sessions.

Five learning zones will be used to deliver the programme, including: the Interactive Zone, Experiential Zone, Debate and Discussion Zone, Lecture Zone and Practical Zone.

The learning will be delivered by modules, where the content builds on itself, so that delegates can follow a module around congress for a more in-depth learning experience.

Paul Higgs, programme committee chair, said: “While we’re covering the usual range of disciplines, from orthopaedics and ophthalmology to cardiology and canine medicine, the programme reflects our growing understanding of how individuals learn best.

“There are plenty of opportunities to get involved, to test newly acquired knowledge and get hands on. For the first time, delegates will be able to drop in on practicals, at no further charge.

“And rather than streams, this year’s Congress has modules where the content builds. It’s still possible to dip in and out, but those that follow a module will find it flows from one session to the next.

“When it comes to making the most of what is on offer, delegates have a choice – they can either follow a module around Congress or pick their preferred learning style and stay in that relevant zone.”

BSAVA is also promising a more inclusive event, with all sessions being open for every delegate, rather than being divided by profession.

For delegates unable to attend in person, the programme will be live-streamed in real time through BSAVA's virtual platform.

BSAVA president Sheldon Middleton added: “The hybridisation of Congress has multiple benefits.  For those coming to Manchester, there’s also the opportunity to delve deeper into the subjects they’ve explored on the day.  

“It adds a significant value to the cost of attending. That content is also available for any virtual attendees who can tap into the live streams, as well as the additional content.”

Held at Manchester Central, a new venue for Congress, the event will run from 24 to 26 March 2022. Further information can be found here.

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