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EUROPEAN CONGRESS OF RADIOLOGY 2011 | www.myesr.<strong>org</strong><br />
Dear Colleagues,<br />
The ECR is really something special!<br />
Of course, this is the place where attendees learn radiology<br />
in all types of sessions from foundation courses to advanced<br />
presentations. Obviously, it is where renowned experts,<br />
extending their teaching skills every year, share their knowledge<br />
and experience with us. There is no doubt that it is a unique<br />
opportunity for researchers to present their scientific work and<br />
discuss it with other scientists. Unequivocally, it is where the<br />
industry proudly presents its many technical advances.<br />
Yes, the ECR is an important scientific meeting. Yes, the ECR is<br />
a landmark in our professional lives. Yes, ECR 2011, for its 23 rd<br />
edition, will be a scientific and educational success.<br />
However, the ECR is much more! Let me reveal some facts and<br />
thoughts. Since its re-foundation in 1991, when it was decided<br />
that the meeting would be <strong>org</strong>anised every year instead of being<br />
biennial, the number of attendees has continuously increased.<br />
More importantly, the delegates come from more and more<br />
different countries, within Europe and outside Europe, even<br />
from the antipodes! Analysing the statistics for attendance,<br />
we are always surprised that so many sessions are packed with<br />
participants, including scientific sessions, which are sometimes<br />
more intimate at other meetings. The percentage of attendees<br />
who are really present in the sessions is one of the highest<br />
among large meetings.<br />
Ingredient #1<br />
is evaluation.<br />
Every year, the delegates are asked to complete evaluation<br />
forms. Far from being only a formal procedure for<br />
accreditation, the feedback from the attendees is carefully<br />
scrutinised. Quantitative and qualitative data are all taken<br />
into account. Comparisons are made year after year,<br />
watching for increasing or declining activities. Evaluation<br />
provides green, red and orange lights. No red light is<br />
ignored. Usually, an activity that is poorly rated is stopped<br />
or profoundly remodelled. Orange lights are also important.<br />
This information is of utmost importance to the speakers, who<br />
know that they have to work on their presentation to make it<br />
more appealing to the <strong>org</strong>anisers, who understand that such<br />
a situation should not remain unchanged. Even the green<br />
lights are important, not only because they encourage those<br />
who promoted these activities, but also because this is a very<br />
strong message from the delegates to the <strong>org</strong>anisers, pointing<br />
out their expectations. In 2011, I strongly encourage you to<br />
participate in the continuous improvement of the meeting<br />
by filling in forms as completely and objectively as possible.<br />
Truly, innovation is the mother of success.<br />
Is there a secret ECR recipe for achieving such a success Of<br />
course, there is! Today, I am in a position to disclose some of<br />
the ingredients:<br />
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