Planning for conference 2009

Your feedback from 2008 conference is sought

Following our recent Annual conference at Bond University last month, College is already starting plans for our future conferences.

We seek your feedback on our last meeting and your views on some of our future plans.

Please complete the following form and submit to assist College best meet your needs.

Conference feedback

Initial feedback included many of the comments mentioned below. We are now seeking whether or not such feedback is widely held by our membership.

We would appreciate your taking the time to complete this feedback form and submitting.

Name speakers you would most like to hear again at a future conference?
Dr. Lloyd Cleaver
Dr. Howard Steinman
Dr. Christiane Voit
Dr. Nancy Todes Taylor
Dr. Lewis Levitz
Dr. Anthony Dixon
Dr. Clare Heal
Dr. Graeme Murrell
Dr. Robert Pennisi
Dr. Sharad Paul
Dr. Damien Foong
Dr. Peter Norton
Dr. Helena Rosengren
Dr. Owen Humphreys
Dr. Kathy Diminic
Dr. Ian Thompson
Dr. Ceridwen Lloyd

Name speaker(s) you would least like to return to speak at college conference
Dr. Lloyd Cleaver
Dr. Howard Steinman
Dr. Christiane Voit
Dr. Nancy Todes Taylor
Dr. Lewis Levitz
Dr. Anthony Dixon
Dr. Clare Heal
Dr. Graeme Murrell
Dr. Robert Pennisi
Dr. Sharad Paul
Dr. Damien Foong
Dr. Peter Norton
Dr. Helena Rosengren
Dr. Owen Humphreys
Dr. Kathy Diminic
Dr. Ian Thompson
Dr. Ceridwen Lloyd

Would you like to see annual conference
3 days of similar length
3 days but add half day off on Saturday
3 light days with more social time

Would you like to see the preconference workshops
Axed from program
Continued with same format
Continued with different format

If applicable, suggest improvements to workshop program

Which educational aspects of College conference do you most value
Masters panel sessions
Evidence based research presentations
Practical tips and demonstrations
Case studies
In depth lectures on specific topics
Movies of procedures being performed
Skin cancer medicine political updates
Dermoscopy lectures
Dermatopathology lectures
Demonstrations of new equipment / technology
Open forum debates
Reconstruction lectures

What educational aspects do you least value?
Masters panel sessions
Evidence based research presentations
Practical tips and demonstrations
Case studies
In depth lectures on specific topics
Movies of procedures being performed
Skin cancer medicine political updates
Dermoscopy lectures
Dermatopathology lectures
Demonstrations of new equipment / technology
Open forum debates
Reconstruction lectures

Regarding the planned 2009 College Annual Conference in August, mark each statement that matches your views
I would prefer Bond University to host conference again
Technical issues such as microphone problems would need to be addressed before any future event at Bond University
I would prefer the August Annual conference to be at a resort location rather than a University
I would prefer an expanded international flavour to the Annual meeting
I would prefer a reduced international flavour to the meeting
The current balance of local and international speakers is about right

Mark any statements that match your views regarding financing the recent 2008 Annual Conference
It was excellent value for money
It was average value for money
It was poor value for money
As in the past, Board members and convenors should continue to donate their services and meet all their own expenses
The Board members and convenors should meet their own travel and accommodation costs but should be allowed free registration hereinafter
College should cover all costs for members who make a significant contribution to the meeting such as lecturing / organising, but no payment for time
The event should be regarded as commercial and contributors paid for the time and costs in effecting the event

Regarding the annual dinner and food service provided at Bond University, click statements that match your views
The food provided at lunch and breaks was adequate but not exceptional
The food provided at lunch and breaks was above average
The food provided at lunch and breaks needs to be improved at future ACSCM events
The attendance of famous Australians at the College Dinner was a major drawcard
I had hoped the famous guests might have spoken or engaged the whole group more prominently at Annual College Dinner
The subtle low key approach taken by the famous guests was excellent
Next year's dinner should have a light hearted after dinner speaker
Next year's dinner should have a dancing opportunity
The meal at Annual Dinner was exceptional
The meal at Annual Dinner was adequate
The meal at Annual Dinner was poor value for money

Check your views regarding the organisation of Conference
All organisation staff were friendly and efficient
Improvements in efficiency could be made to improve these meetings
Service levels need to be improved
I was kept well informed of developments regarding Annual conference
I would prefer more frequent and detailed updates in the lead up to future College events

College is considering a lighter additional summer conference in a tourist location. Check your views on this added event
I would prefer 3 days of education in the morning and then every afternoon off
I would prefer education more intense than just mornings
Social family events would be a plus at this type of event
I would prefer a beach type location
I would prefer a big city somewhere
I would prefer a resort with lots of activities
I would be likely to attend such an annual Summer meeting and not go to August Annual conference
Two conferences per year is too much
If there were two events, I would likely only go to August Annual conference
I would likely go to both the Summar meeting and Annual August conference

The plan is to invite international guests to Annual conference but have our own Diplomats and Fellows present at the lighter summer meeting. Your views on this?
It is a bad idea. Without the international names there is little reason to attend
It provides an opportunity for our emerging experts to lecture to a less intimidating audience, thus building teaching skills among our members
Our existing fellows and diplomats have already demonstrated they can provide quality education
It will give us more opportunity to discuss topics of more political nature
It could provide a valuable source of needed College funds
We won't be certain topics will be covered adequately if there are no international experts to check
This building of teaching stocks from within is an important part of building a self supporting College
Senior Board people should veto some speakers to prevent poor quality talks getting a place on the program

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