For conferences one of the key appeals is the networking opportunities after sessions, at nearby restaurants, etc. That seems lost over zoom even though the organizers try. Watching people eat over zoom is weird so it’s hard to break bread.
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The equity of access for conferences is far greater when participants don’t have to be there in person. Ecological footprint is also far less. The networking is something we can figure out how to do, already many tools better than Zoom for that.
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Sure but can the networks make sure that each guest has an earpiece, a decent mic & camera, and a wired internet connection?
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We need to be careful with tele-health. My mother-in-law was taken off blood thinners at a tele-health appointment without lab work or exam, and she had a serious stroke 10 days later.
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improve access with equity *and* cut down our carbon footprint.
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It also allows looking at their chin while their eyes wander around looking at something or other you can't see.
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Remote interviews for med school applicants. That's one reason why med school applications from under-represented groups were UP in 2020. If they didn't have to travel, they could afford to apply to more schools and accept more interviews, like their more privileged colleagues.
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Conferences are about building relationships and community. Being in person makes a difference. Indeed so much of being human is physical social interaction. I for one can’t wait to do as much in person stuff after we’re all vaccinated.
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Reduced carbon footprint, too
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