Training activity information
Details
Attend a national meeting relevant to stem cell transplantation and provide feedback to your colleagues
Type
Developmental training activity (DTA)
Evidence requirements
Evidence the activity has been undertaken by the trainee.
Reflection on the activity at one or more time points after the event including learning from the activity and/or areas of the trainees practice for development.
An action plan to implement learning and/or to address skills or knowledge gaps identified.
Considerations
- For example
- Conference
- Training day
- Special interest group
- HSCT donor registry conference
Reflective practice guidance
The guidance below is provided to support reflection at different time points, providing you with questions to aid you to reflect for this training activity. They are provided for guidance and should not be considered as a mandatory checklist. Trainees should not be expected to provide answers to each of the guidance questions listed.
Before action
- What should be your focus while attending the meeting, and what aspects should you highlight in your feedback?
- What background knowledge of stem cell transplantation and current issues in the field will help you to engage with the meeting content effectively?
- What specific insights do you hope to gain into the latest research, clinical practices, and challenges in stem cell transplantation?
- Think about your current understanding of the field. What specific topics or areas of interest are you hoping to learn more about at the meeting?
- What do you anticipate learning about how national meetings facilitate knowledge sharing and collaboration within the HSCT community?
- Discuss relevant national meetings with your training officer and identify one that aligns with your learning objectives and the module content. R
- eview the meeting agenda beforehand to identify sessions or presentations that are particularly relevant to your interests and learning outcomes.
- Consider how you will take notes and gather information during the meeting to facilitate effective feedback to your colleagues.
- Think about the key messages and any new information that would be beneficial for them to know.
In action
- What specific presentations or discussions are you currently focusing on during the meeting?
- What notes are you taking to capture the key information and insights being shared?
- What connections are you actively making between the presented information and your own practice?
- What questions are you formulating in your mind as you listen to the presentations?
- Are you gaining new knowledge and understanding of recent advances and best practices in stem cell transplantation?
- Are there any particular presentations or topics that are proving to be especially relevant or insightful?
- What are you learning about the broader landscape of stem cell transplantation research and clinical practice?
- How well are you able to synthesise the information being presented and identify key takeaways for your colleagues?
- Are you adjusting your meeting schedule or priorities based on the relevance and interest of different sessions?
- Are you engaging in discussions with other attendees to clarify points or exchange ideas?
- As you plan your feedback, are you considering the most effective way to communicate the key learning points to your colleagues with different levels of expertise?
On action
- What were the key themes or emerging trends discussed at the national meeting?
- Which presentations or sessions did you find most relevant and impactful for your own practice or your department?
- What were the main learning points or new information that you identified during the meeting?
- How did your colleagues respond to the feedback you provided about the meeting?
- Did attending the national meeting broaden your understanding of the current landscape of stem cell transplantation research and clinical practice?
- What new knowledge or insights did you gain from the presentations and discussions?
- Did this experience enhance your ability to identify and synthesise relevant information from a professional meeting?
- How did your reflection-in-action (during the meeting) influence the information you chose to focus on and share in your feedback?
- How will you apply the knowledge and insights gained from the meeting to your daily practice?
- What specific information or resources from the meeting will you share with your colleagues to enhance their understanding?
- What ‘next steps’ might you take to explore any new areas of interest or potential collaborations identified at the meeting?
- How will you ensure that you stay updated on future developments in the field of stem cell transplantation?
Beyond action
- Have you reflected on the key learning points from the national meeting and considered how they have been integrated (or not) into your department’s practice since you provided feedback?
- Have you attended other national meetings since this experience?
- How did your approach to attending and providing feedback evolve based on this initial experience?
- Has this training activity enhanced your ability to identify relevant information and emerging trends from professional meetings?
- How has this experience influenced your skills in summarising key information and providing constructive feedback to colleagues?
- Will your experience of attending and reflecting on national meetings support your ongoing professional development and your ability to contribute to the strategic direction of your department?
- Will this experience encourage you to actively participate in the wider scientific community and share knowledge with colleagues?
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 5 |
Outcome
Evaluate external quality assurance results and comment on test performance. |
| # 6 |
Outcome
Appraise emerging technologies and clinical advances in the context of HSCT. |