When you consider the benefits of attending conferences for physicians and medical professionals, many attendees state that where they attend the conference is as impactful as what is presented.
Healthcare conferences can offer much more then just the material presented. Physicians often feel taking time away from their practice is impossible, however medical professionals will often weigh the time being taken away from their practice over the value of the conference. This is often a deciding factor when physicians are planning to attend.
As medical practitioners understand the need to attend medical conferences on various subjects, the Pacific Northwest offers a remarkable setting for these educational meetings and informative events. Throughout Oregon there are a variety of conference centers for professionals who plan medical meetings, award ceremonies or educational events.
Professionals networking in various fields need to make time to meet and talk about matters that affect their field and impact patients in their community. It is often essential that physicians and healthcare professionals attend conferences for developing their careers, and choosing a location is a defining factor.
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“Many professional groups consider us when attending a conference or medical event said Long, “because we offer a wide range of activities, a large selection of restaurants, a beautiful golf course, Cineplex, and we are known to have something for everyone under one roof,” Long added.
There are a variety for benefits for attending a physician conference. Here are those that have been published as the top 6 reasons:
SHARED EXPERIENCES: When you take the time to attend a physician’s conference, you become part of a community that shares your struggles and triumph’s. You can learn just as much from hearing about other doctor’s experiences as you can the actual material. Maybe you and your organization have been struggling with a particular issue that someone else has already overcome. Sharing stories and listening to the experiences of others is a great reason to attend conventions for physicians.
NETWORKING: More and more, the medical field is focused on collaborations. With the medical home model becoming the norm, collaborations between physicians is at an all-time high. When you attend a conference for physicians, you can meet new professionals from all around the world that could be a vital asset the next time you are faced with a difficult case.
REDISCOVER YOUR LOVE FOR YOUR WORK: Getting out of the practice and/or healthcare facility can help alleviate stress and let you talk about your work without the pressure of the daily grind. This can often remind people of why they got started in medicine in the first place. Walking away from a medical conference with new information, practices, and experience from your peers can help restore a love of your work and leave you feeling invigorated.
REMIND YOU THAT YOU ARE NOT ALONE: During discussions, topics will come up that many of the attendees struggle with. This can be a reminder that you’re not alone. Feeling like you have company, particularly in difficult situations, can help take some of the stress away and can often lead to solutions that maybe you didn’t think of.
RESTFUL: Let’s face it; physician conventions do not require the same level of time commitment as a day on the hospital floor. A trip to a conference can feel like a mini-vacation, where you can simply absorb information instead of having huge demands for your attention and time.
Prying yourself away from your work to attend a medical education conference may seem impossible, but it is important to make the time. Not only can you learn a lot, but when you consider the additional benefits listed above, a medical conference becomes much more than simply educational, it becomes an opportunity to grow.
For a list of venues and organizations that cater to the health and wellness community contact Oregonhealthnews.org »
Sources: Oregon Health News,Wildhorse Casino and Resort, Physicians Strategy College