Transitioning to Virtual Meetings: Experiences From the Society for Education in Anesthesia Virtual Fall 2020 Meeting.

Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced organizers of traditional in-person continuing medical education conferences to transition to a virtual format. There are both advantages and disadvantages to this change in format. When planning a virtual meeting, several factors require consideration, including costs, virtual platforms, sponsorship, networking, and meeting logistics. This manuscript describes the authors' experiences of transforming the Society of Education in Anesthesia 2020 Fall Meeting into a virtual conference and explores the lessons learned and future impacts of this new medium.