Year-Long Education Needs Assessment Initiative a Success
Sonya Malekzadeh, MD Coordinator, Education Following a year of education needs assessment, the American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF) is now equipped with meaningful and valuable information to improve and advance the Foundation’s professional education program. We are deeply grateful to those who participated in the process. AAO-HNS education leaders, members, and current activity participants contributed to this broad evaluation. Members of the eight education committees examined current products and programs through a comprehensive needs assessment and SWOT analysis. The membership furthered this effort by completing a member-wide education survey addressing their current continuous professional development needs and requirements. Lastly, each educational resource was specifically evaluated by individuals who had directly participated in the activity. This robust data will provide the AAO-HNS Foundation the information needed to revamp and revitalize its education offerings. The themes of awareness, engagement, and value will be further explored and addressed through strategic planning prioritization, program-specific improvements, and balancing of resources to leverage strengths and improve opportunities. The Education Steering Committee along with the education committees will lead these efforts. In the ensuing months, a series of articles will inform the members of additional assessment findings and actions set forth to increase awareness, improve engagement, and deliver value. This January Bulletin, focused on education, will provide a summary of this year’s accomplishments and future directions. Please stay tuned as we build a professional education program that will meet your needs and exceed your expectations. Through this assessment, three critical themes emerged: Awareness—enhance understanding of the breadth and depth of the Foundation’s education offerings. Engagement—encourage utilization and participation in education activities by both members and nonmembers. Value—focus on the quality of education activities.
Sonya Malekzadeh, MD
Coordinator, Education
Following a year of education needs assessment, the American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF) is now equipped with meaningful and valuable information to improve and advance the Foundation’s professional education program. We are deeply grateful to those who participated in the process.
AAO-HNS education leaders, members, and current activity participants contributed to this broad evaluation. Members of the eight education committees examined current products and programs through a comprehensive needs assessment and SWOT analysis. The membership furthered this effort by completing a member-wide education survey addressing their current continuous professional development needs and requirements. Lastly, each educational resource was specifically evaluated by individuals who had directly participated in the activity. This robust data will provide the AAO-HNS Foundation the information needed to revamp and revitalize its education offerings.
The themes of awareness, engagement, and value will be further explored and addressed through strategic planning prioritization, program-specific improvements, and balancing of resources to leverage strengths and improve opportunities. The Education Steering Committee along with the education committees will lead these efforts.
In the ensuing months, a series of articles will inform the members of additional assessment findings and actions set forth to increase awareness, improve engagement, and deliver value. This January Bulletin, focused on education, will provide a summary of this year’s accomplishments and future directions.
Please stay tuned as we build a professional education program that will meet your needs and exceed your expectations.
Through this assessment, three critical themes emerged:
- Awareness—enhance understanding of the breadth and depth of the Foundation’s education offerings.
- Engagement—encourage utilization and participation in education activities by both members and nonmembers.
- Value—focus on the quality of education activities.