Dear Friends of the Pediatric Academic Societies Meeting,
We hope this message finds you well. As we begin the planning process for PAS 2024, we would like to take this opportunity to invite all members of the PAS community to submit ideas for the PAS 2024 Lab Proposals Call, open from May 15-June 15, 2023. Your contributions are valuable to us, and we appreciate your willingness to help us better meet the needs of our attendees and the PAS Meeting.
WHAT IS A PAS LAB?
For those who may not be familiar with what a PAS Lab is, they are pilot tests of new innovative ways to deliver PAS activities, content, or events that are designed to enhance the overall experience of attendees at the PAS Meeting. These labs are debuted during the meeting to gather feedback and evaluate their effectiveness before potentially becoming a permanent part of the PAS Meeting. In the past, Labs have included panel discussions, unopposed networking breakouts organized by specialty, Highlighted Themes, and events for trainees, such as the Trainee Zone and Trainees on the Town.
PAS Labs are created based on attendee and Program Committee feedback that aligns with the PAS Strategic Plan and goals. The PAS Program Committee Leadership Team will review submissions, and selected Labs will be recommended to the PAS Board of Directors for final approval. Evaluation criteria will include practicality for the PAS 2024 host city, Toronto, Canada; meeting space, program schedule, and budget.
TO SUBMIT YOUR PAS 2023 LAB PROPOSAL
All members of the PAS Community are welcome and encouraged to submit their PAS Lab proposals. Please describe your PAS Lab, including need(s) to be met, success metric(s) (250 words max), intended audience size, and how the Lab will advance the PAS Strategic Plan and goals, which are:
Strengthen meeting content delivery and innovation in response to evolving attendee needs and interests
Pursue sustainable growth and financial stability
Enhance the attendee experience and the value add of the PAS Meeting
Thank you for your time, we look forward to reviewing your PAS Lab proposals.
