Underline Presenter, Other Authors The crest of your unit, university or hospital Any study can be summarised in 5 slides – include title and authors on title slide only Underline Presenter, Other Authors Fetal Medicine Unit Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology St. Elsewhere University Hospital
Aims / Methods Remember fewer slides allow for a clearer presentation Guidelines for oral communication presentations Aims / Methods Remember fewer slides allow for a clearer presentation do not write down your whole abstract you only have 5 minutes for the oral presentation If you over-run you are being unfair to other presenters you will not get questions the chairperson will stop you
Results 1 Colours: Text Use colours to highlight key information Guidelines for oral communication presentations Results 1 Colours: Use colours to highlight key information Yellow stands out well against blue background Text Keep font size and spacing uniform never less than 16 point Use larger type face for headings s d different size text boxes help maximise space on the slide If you do ensure boxes are aligned (“Align left” function)
Results 2 Use images to illustrate your presentation Guidelines for oral communication presentations Results 2 Use images to illustrate your presentation Include basic numbers before going to complicated results 5 10 15 20 25 -1 1 2 3 4 6 Nuchal translucency deviation (mm) Frequency (%) normal T21 10 20 30 40 50 60 -0.5 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 Nuchal translucency deviation (mm) Likelihood Ratio Graphs: ensure the axes are labelled avoid using overcomplicated graphs or figures
Results 3 X X For pictures: Ensure highest possible resolution Guidelines for oral communication presentations Results 3 For pictures: X X √ Ensure highest possible resolution Crop the image to the area of interest Ensure patient anonymity
Conclusion Have a simple conclusion – usually one sentence Guidelines for oral communication presentations Conclusion Have a simple conclusion – usually one sentence Ensure it answers the aims You may want to discuss limitations of your study future directions