https://www.vetsurgeon.org/f/non-clinical-questions/3646/the-value-of-sponsored-cpd Generally speaking do members feel there is any less value in attending pharma company organised and sponsored CPD events compared to other types of CPD e.g. BSAVA, BVA meetings etc? If so, why, and what would make company run CPD equally valued? (Oren-USTelligent Community 10https://www.vetsurgeon.org/thread/9276?ContentTypeID=1Tue, 24 Nov 2009 09:56:18 GMT146601cc-3922-4be7-9974-7e1d4e45a66b:5f6af594-241d-4a75-9e09-661d4ca8ef2aMike Martin<p>Hey Debbie, thats a hornets nest <img src="https://www.vetsurgeon.org/emoticons/new/icon_smile.png" alt="Smile" /></p> <p>Most CPD needs sponsorship to subsidise it.</p> <p>I think there is inevitably a degree of &quot;bias&quot; for most speakers when the Pharma company have a drug relevant to the talk. The degree of that bais will depend upon the personality of that speaker too.&nbsp;&nbsp;However most of any talk will not be just about that drug. </p> <p>So what makes good quality CPD? </p> <p>A speaker that is&nbsp;well respected, suitably and highly qualified in the topic; and not boring to listen to. Or does it matter how qualified? Does it matter to vets if the speaker has a Certificate or Diploma for example?</p> <p>An interesting &amp; useful topic.....its always hard to think of ideas for this too.</p> <p>Nice venue, easy to get to, with good parking.</p> <p>Good food, free bar&nbsp;and sponored taxi home. <img src="https://www.vetsurgeon.org/emoticons/new/icon_biggrin.png" alt="Big grin" /></p> <p>Now I&#39;ve written that, it all sounds a bit empirical, as opposed to constructive and helpful.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p><div style="clear:both;"></div>