Attempts at change are usually better aimed at administrators and politicians. The timing can vary according to local work schedules and customs. Many doctors and nurses in developing countries have evening jobs to supplement their incomes. Many countries only have one day weekends - which are not necessarily a Sunday. We have lectured on all days of the week and at all hours.
Punctuality varies between countries.
The Chinese are always extremely punctual whereas timing seems to be much more flexible on the Indian sub-continent. Knowing your audience The audience at a presentation can include eminent professors, physician and non-physician anaesthetists of varying experience, nurses, technicians, and medical and nursing students. Often the audience will include members of other medical specialties interested by the opportunity to hear an overseas speaker. This can make the choice of subject and depth of coverage difficult. Indeed, only a small number in the audience may practise anaesthesia.