Building education @PCR

What happens behind the scenes at PCR?

To create a Programme that meets your needs, one of PCR's essential components is YOU! Throughout the building process your active participation is key. Your feedback, your submissions and your interaction all contribute to its relevant success! Groundwork for each PCR Course begins during the previous edition, creating a one-year cycle. Discover how Programmes are put together, how you can have your say in what goes on, and how session facilitators are trained!

Sourcing the needs

• Exhaustive analysis of the community’s educational needs by the Board of Directors, through feedback/surveys from participants 
• Constitution of scientific teams (Programme Committee Members, etc.) 
• Establishment of a Course roadmap

Managing the submissions

• Blinded grading process by the Programme Committee Members 
• Grouping by topic of successful submissions 
• Formation of sessions and allocation of chairpersons/facilitators by a dedicated Selection Committee

Structuring the Programme

• Building of independent scientific sessions, after definition of objectives, target audience, best-suited format and selection of those to be involved in the Programme  
• Constitution of sessions with LIVE demonstration, after selection of LIVE Centres and operators that respect PCR’s guidelines for their preparation/transmission; verification that the selected LIVE case will help participants improve their skills

Preparing the sessions

• Conference meetings to define the scenario, timelines and the precise roles/input of each person involved in the session
• Preparation of session slides, videos and other necessary material
• Organisation of PCR ViTAL® training for LIVE operators and facilitated sessions

Fine-tuning on site

• Preparatory meetings (LIVE sessions, facilitated sessions…)
• Verification of slides uploaded in the Speaker Service Centre
• Ceremony rehearsals

Evaluating the impact

• Analysis of participant surveys and messages posted on React@PCR
• Gathering of scientific, educational and practical feedback during the Board’s debrief meeting

Working on resources

• Editing and classification by topic of Course resources
• Upload of resources online 

How can you have a say in the Programme building?

• Fill in the post-Course survey! Your opinion is of great importance and will help to build the subsequent edition
• Become a PCR Companion! By filling in the questionnaire your educational needs will be made known 
• Submit to a PCR Course for a fantastic chance to get on stage and have your work included in the Programme!
• Adhere to the PCR Charter to obtain an additional opportunity to be listened to in the future