Mary Sidebotham|Annette Dalsgaard|Deborah Davis|Sarah Stewart
The Virtual International Day of the Midwife: A Synchronous Open Online Conference for Continuing Professional Development and Learning for Midwives
Griffith University|University of Canberra
aim examine contribution virtual international day midwife vidm conference midwives continuing professional development cpd background knowledge understanding cpd midwives synchronous online learning limited studies elearning programs cpd underlined need interaction others vidm synchronous online 24hour conference freely available midwives designed provide unique cpd opportunity method online survey mix fixedresponse multipleresponse openended freetext questions available participants 1 month conference via wiki page 2012 2013 findings survey completed 239 conference participants midwifery students clinical midwives largest groups attendees common countries residence australia united kingdom united states respondents believed conference contributed professional development enabling professional growth facilitating shared learning raising awareness global issues conclusion offering synchronous events important facilitate deeper learning engaging online activities annual synchronous 24hour open online conference vidm become valuable cpd opportunity midwives