Kevin's Unofficial Guide to the HAPS Annual Conference | TAPP Bonus Episode

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Getting ready for the annual conference of the Human Anatomy & Physiology Society (HAPS)? Long-timer Kevin Patton gives some tips on how to get the most out of your experience, including Kevin's Law of Professional Development.

Getting ready for the annual conference of the Human Anatomy & Physiology Society (HAPS)? Long-timer Kevin Patton gives some tips on how to get the most out of your experience, including Kevin's Law of Professional Development.

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"I learn SO much at these things!" Kevin Patton (at every HAPS Annual Conference since 1990)

(0:37) Bonus Episode Intro

(2:00) Kevin's Guide

• You do NOT need a guide to the HAPS Annual Conference!
  • The HAPS (official) guide for first-timers.
• My creds for being your guide.
• My creds for being your guide.

(4:04) Way Before the Conference

• hapsweb.org
• Early bird registration rate
• Conference hotel block
• Get to know the HAPS staff (including Skelly)

(7:51) Just Before the Conference

• HAPS app and website
• Read up on speakers and workshops
• Business cards
• Dress business casual, more or less (mostly less)
  • Don't forget your HAPSwear!

(16:11) Conference Basic Plan

• Opening reception
• Update seminars
• Workshops

(18:44) Update Days

• General networking
• Exhibit hall
  • Attendance prizes on last update day
• Update seminars
• Fun run/walk
• Business meeting
• Posters
• Index cards
  • Index card wallet
  • Leather index card wallet

Kevin's Law of Professional Development

If I learn just ONE useful thing in a professional development experience, it's worth it.

(30:45) Workshop Days

• Workshops
• Committee meetings

(35:34) Other Stuff

• HAPS Institute
• Field trips

(38:28) After the Meeting

• Tend your network

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