Scientific event proposals intended for the 4th International and 28th National Clinical Education Symposium of the Psychiatric Association of Turkey must be submitted through the “Proposal Application and Evaluation System.” Proposals belonging to Scientific Study Units must be uploaded to the system only by the respective Study Unit Coordinator. The usernames and passwords that Scientific Study Unit Coordinators will use to log into the system on behalf of their units will be sent to them via e-mail. Proposals not uploaded to the system through a Scientific Study Unit Coordinator’s user account will be considered individual proposals. While individual event proposals can be made, priority will be given to proposals from active study units during the evaluation process. Event proposals from passive study units will be evaluated as individual applications. The event proposal system is designed to allow submission by a single session chair.
The scientific program of the 4th International and 28th National Clinical Education Symposium of the Psychiatric Association of Turkey will be determined through a peer-review/consultancy system. Your event proposals will be evaluated by consultant referees, and these evaluations will be reviewed by the Scientific Organizing Committee. Following this process, a decision will be made on whether the proposed event will be presented at the Congress and, if accepted, in what format it will be presented. When submitting an event proposal, introducing your event and completing your application in accordance with the evaluation criteria listed below will ensure a more appropriate assessment of your proposal.
The congress registration fees for speakers whose event proposals have been accepted and who do not have a sponsor can be covered by the Psychiatric Association of Turkey upon request. However, transportation and accommodation expenses must be covered by the speaker.
The event evaluation criteria are listed below:
These are sessions where a competent specialist/educator addresses a specific topic and/or case step-by-step together with the participants, allowing for interaction. The format envisions breaking down each topic/case into 5-8 questions, delivering short presentations that lay the groundwork for each question, and after each short presentation, asking participants "What would you do in this situation?" to invite them into the discussion. Examples of topics that can be addressed in this format include:
Duration: 75 minutes
These sessions address diagnosis and treatment in challenging cases, which is one of the topics clinicians need the most. The goal of these sessions is to present specific topics related to the cases that clinicians find most difficult in practice through case examples, and to discuss them in the light of literature and clinical experience.
In these sessions, it is recommended that the speaker selects cases by paying attention to the following points:
Examples of titles that can be proposed for these sessions:
Duration: 75 minutes
These sessions aim to have Scientific Study Units compile and present the most significant research in their respective fields from the previous year, evaluate them with a critical perspective, and discuss them through future perspectives. It is planned to assign a maximum of two Study Units for these sessions each year.
Duration: One 75-minute session for each Scientific Study Unit
These sessions are designed to address a specific topic by structuring it around ten key questions, with the aim of maintaining participants’ interest and engagement. A maximum of three speakers are expected to take part, delivering fluent and well-structured presentations. Opportunities for audience feedback and discussion may be integrated between segments or allocated to a dedicated discussion period at the end of the session. Examples of topics suitable for this format include:
Duration: 75 minutes
These are live debate sessions designed to address controversial issues encountered in everyday practice from two different and opposing perspectives. In these sessions, two groups of debaters—speaking for and against a given position—compile and present supporting evidence from the literature and engage in a dynamic and engaging discussion. As a general principle, it is recommended that audience members are not given the floor during the debate. However, the debate moderator is encouraged to assess participants’ tendencies toward either position, using a self-determined method, both at the beginning and at the end of the session.
Duration: Proposal for a time allocation scheme to be followed in a debate session lasting 75 minutes determination and defense of positions by each debater in 2–5 minute speaking slots; receipt of questions from the opposing sides; granting each group, in turn, second and third speaking rights of 5 minutes each to respond to the questions; and, in the final section, collection of questions from the audience by the debate session chair, receipt of responses from the groups, identification of tendencies, and conclusion of the session.
These are sessions in which education on a specific topic is delivered using appropriate instructional methods in a manner that allows for both formal and informal interaction with participants. Courses take place on the first day of the congress program, prior to the opening ceremony. Course proposals must be planned for a maximum of 2 sessions. The recommended number of instructors per session is a maximum of 3. Specifying the learning objectives, instructional tools, duration, and the instructor's qualifications in detail will ensure higher participation at the congress. Some examples of course titles include:
Duration: One or two sessions of 75–90 minutes each, depending on the topic.
These are sessions designed to discuss a specific topic in small groups within a highly interactive environment and/or to produce a specific document or resource (e.g., guidelines or consensus statements). Formally, these sessions include brief presentations along with dynamic, informative, and interactive discussions.
Duration: One or two sessions of 75 minutes each.
A limited number of panels will be included to allow more space for interactive and functional educational opportunities. The duration for panels is 75 minutes (scheduled in 75-minute blocks in the program). It is recommended that speakers prepare presentations of a maximum of 20 minutes each, ensuring at least 30 minutes are dedicated to interactive discussion. Recommended maximum number of speakers is 3.
Duration: 75 minutes
These are small-group meetings that provide an opportunity for an expert to share their professional insights. They generally aim to bring together senior practitioners with those who are relatively new to the profession. It is advised to limit the number of participants to 15–20 to maximize effectiveness.
Duration: 75 minutes
