title: Guidelines for Moderators:   Roadmap to a Successful Conference.
abstract: The ideal moderator of a conference session does more than simply introduce the speakers to the audience: a capable facilitator can do a great deal to lead the presenters and the participants on an informative journey. This article discusses expectations of a moderator and tips that can be applied to facilitate effective and efficient sessions at professional society meetings and to optimize the satisfaction of audience members. To assist first-time moderators become adept, these guidelines are comprehensive; however, even the most experienced moderators may benefit by reviewing this article.
authors: Sravanthi
authors: S
authors: Reddy
authors: Christopher M
authors: CM
authors: Straus
authors: Gautham P
authors: GP
authors: Reddy
authors: Mark E
authors: ME
authors: Mullins
authors: Jonathan S
authors: JS
authors: Lewin
authors: Yoshimi
authors: Y
authors: Anzai
authors: Carl R
authors: CR
authors: Fuhrman
authors: Gary J
authors: GJ
authors: Whitman
mesh_terms: D003142:Communication; D003226:Congresses as Topic / Q000458:organization & administration*; D017408:Guidelines as Topic; D006801:Humans