Audience-Centered Speaking: Pearls for Successful Presentations



Date & Location
Wednesday, April 27, 2022, 2:00 PM - Friday, April 21, 2023, 3:00 PM

Overview

Description 
Medical lectures and presentations are an important part of teaching in academic medicine. However, this vital skill is not well-taught within the medical field. The speaker will discuss many of the techniques used by professional speakers outside the medical field, with particular emphasis on “audience-centered speaking,” and discuss how these techniques and “pearls” can be used by physicians that are giving medical presentations. 
Faculty

Amal Mattu, MD
Vice-Chair of Education
Director of the Faculty Development Fellowship
Co-Director of the Emergency Cardiology Fellowship
Department of Emergency Medicine
University of Maryland School of Medicine


Objectives: 
The conclusion of the presentation, audience members will be able to… 
1. List the most common pitfalls that occur in medical presentations
2. Describe the importance of the “elevator speech” and having a definite purpose when constructing a lecture. 
3. Describe some tips to maintain audience attention during a presentation.

 


Accreditation

The University of Maryland School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of Maryland School of Medicine designates this Live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits TM.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.


Credits
AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (1.00 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (1.00 hours)