Effective Oral Presentations: The Steps to Making an Impact on the Podium

JOURNAL TITLE: Indian Journal of Private Psychiatry

Author
1. Shreeram Upadhyaya
2. Lochana NP Samarasinghe
3. Harita Mathur
4. Rajesh Shrestha
5. Shanali I Mallawaarachchi
6. Yasodha M Rohanachandra
7. Rajitha D Marcellin
8. Samindi T Samarawickrama
9. Guru S Gowda
10. Amit Singh
11. Jayant Mahadevan
12. Pratikchya Tulachan
13. Naga VSS Gorthi
14. Raviteja Innamuri
15. Sharad Philip
ISSN
2319-5363
DOI
10.5005/jp-journals-10067-0112
Volume
16
Issue
2
Publishing Year
2022
Pages
4
Author Affiliations
    1. Department of Psychiatry, Christian Medical College, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India
    1. Department of Psychiatry, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
    1. National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
    1. Department of Psychiatry, Maharajgunj Medical Campus, Institute of Medicine, Kathmandu, Nepal
    1. Old Age Psychiatry Liaison Team, Cumbria, Northumberland Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust, Newcastle, United Kingdom
    1. Max Hospital, Gurugram, Haryana, India
    2. Sanvika Multispecialty Hospital, Bokaro, Jharkhand, India
    3. All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
    4. All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India
    5. Maharishi Valmiki Hospital, New Delhi, India
    1. Department of Psychiatry, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Bengaluru, India
    1. Department of Psychiatry, VMMC and Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi, India
    1. Department of Psychiatry and Mental Health, Lumbini Medical College and Teaching Hospital (LMCTH), Kathmandu University (KU), Kathmandu, Nepal
    1. Department of Psychiatry and Mental Health, Institute of Medicine, Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal
    1. Department of Psychiatry, North Western Mental Health, The Royal Melbourne Hospital, Parkville, Victoria, Australia
    1. National Institute of Mental Health, Angoda, Sri Lanka
    1. Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Lady Ridgeway Hospital for Children, Colombo, Sri Lanka
    1. Department of Psychiatry, Ministry of Health, Colombo, Sri Lanka
    1. Department of Psychiatry, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, Sri Lanka
  • Article keywords
    Early Career Psychiatrist, Early Career Psychiatrist Leadership and Professional Skills Workshop, Effective oral presentation, Preparing a presentation

    Abstract

    There is convincing evidence to support that the skills to deliver an effective oral presentation are essential tools for a successful career. These skills are yet not part of the official academic curriculum across many Asian countries. This invariably affects young researchers who are seeking to build confidence through these presentations. The authors examined the relevant literature sources for recommendations and guidelines to prepare an effective oral presentation and have added insights and learnings gleaned during the “Early Career Psychiatrist Leadership and Professional Skills Workshop.” Key takeaways—An effective oral presentation does not begin with making a PowerPoint presentation but identifying the key message and building a mental structure of the presentation in a spoken style. Any rule of making a presentation is only valid if it assists in delivering this key message. Having slides is not mandatory and one has to examine whether the slides of the presentation complement or are distracting the audience from the presentation. Similarly, statistics can be presented outside of tables in many compelling ways. It is prudent to cautiously explore and experiment with the guidelines and learnings listed here to suit the early career psychiatrist (ECP) style. We believe that these gleanings can benefit other medical professionals with relevant modifications.

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