Sessions

Congress sessions are presented in different learning formats and categorized by practice level, so you can choose the ones that fit your educational needs.

Session Formats Fit Your Learning Style

Congress sessions are presented in different educational formats, so pick the learning style you prefer:

• Instructional Sessions: These sessions provide "how to" information and opportunities for questions and discussion.
• Discussion Sessions: In these sessions, a particular topic is introduced by several discussants, followed by audience participation and discussion. These sessions focus on practical aspects of a topic and allow for advanced dialogue with colleagues.
• Podium Sessions: These presentations include five minutes for questions on a scientific or professional paper presented or sponsored by an ONS member.
• Poster Sessions: These sessions offer a display presentation of abstracts consisting of the process and outcome of a scientific or professional project. Posters will be grouped by topic and displayed during Congress. The authors of poster abstracts will be present at specified times.

Congress Offers Education for All Practice Levels

Congress sessions are all categorized by level of content to help you choose the ones that are right for you.

• Introductory sessions require little or no knowledge of the topic.
• Intermediate sessions provide in-depth content to experienced participants who have some working knowledge related to the topic.
• Advanced sessions provide integration of synthesis of data and require specialized prior knowledge and critical thinking.