FlipEM and Presentation Guidelines

NOTE: Make sure you put all lectures into amion once the schedule is released to ensure you are given time off.

If you forget to place a request for your lectures/FlipEMS we are going with the suck it up policy – where if you end up being scheduled the night before you still have to come in for your presentation. You are responsible to make sure that your schedule reflects appropriate time for already assigned conference slots. Conference assignments are out for the year so unless there is some last minute changes to the conference schedule by the academic team this should not be an issue.

FlipEM Guidelines

Welcome to the new grand rounds style of teaching and learning. Here you will find guidelines on how to build your different style of FlipEM presentations.

What is FlipEM you ask?

  • FlipEM presentations are small interactive rotating groups where you use different styles of learning to apply knowledge and skills from your weekly readings (found on the home page and advance curriculum pages).

Why not just lecture?

  • In a 1 hour lecture most adult learners retain less than 10% of the content being presented even when the lecturer is rated excellent. Interactive hands-on learning stations increases this retention because of it uses active learning instead of passive learning. Games and problem solving skills further increase that retention. Finally, having residents design stations uses the highest level of learning, which is creation. So FlipEM is setting you up for the maximum learning, retention and applicable skills every week in grand rounds.

How does it work?

  • Below you will see different styles of FlipEM to help you design your station. It ranges from Deep Dives on content to simple Rapid Review Games. Based on your assigned topic you can use the following. If you want to get more creative and use something outside of these please email Dr. Cibrario your idea 3 weeks in advance. Each link contains instructions and example FlipEMs to help you get started.

As you can see FlipEM presentations require a significant amount of more prep work for the presenter, which will benefit you in the long run. The point of FlipEM is NOT to make a mini PowerPoints where up-to-date or Tintinallis is regurgitated onto slides and you read them to us while we all try to keep our eyeballs open. No way Jose, you don’t learn and we don’t learn. We are going to teach you how create excellent interactive presentations and how to be the most effective teachers in front of an audience all while having fun in the process.

Day of FlipEM

  • On the day of FlipEM the residents and PAs will be split up into 4 rotating groups.
  • Each station will last 30-35 minutes.
  • As the resident presenter you will be paired up with a faculty facilitator who will help you with design the content in preparation and on the day of FlipEM.
  • As the resident presenter you will present your station one time (the first 30 min) and then rotate to the other groups to learn.
  • Your faculty facilitator will take over and present the remaining 3 groups.
  • So coordination with your faculty facilitator is extremely important.

Rules of FlipEM:

  • 4 weeks in advanced you will meet in person or via phone/zoom with the academic team about your design for the station.
  • 2 weeks in advanced you will send the academic team and your faculty facilitator a rough draft for quality check. Faculty Facilitators will be found signed up next to your name on the conference schedule (see link on home page)
  • 1 week in advanced you will meet in person or via phone/zoom with your faculty facilitator for editing and coordination for your presentation.

Any questions or need help designing your station please contact Dr. Cibrario via email. Feeling creative and want to try something outside of the box? Great, email your ideas to Dr. Cibrario for coordination to make it happen.

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Other Core Content Lectures Guidelines

Morbidity & Mortality/Saves & Successes

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Presentation Guidelines

Slide Show Presentations

Golden Rule: LESS is MORE

  • Minimal Words on a Slide
    • Everything written on the slide can be said by the presenter
    • Wordy slides can be distracting and lose the audience completely
    • NEVER EVER EVER EVER – just read your slides to the audience
      • We all can read- you drive home the point of those words/interpret or summarize
  • Pictures/Media/Charts
    • A picture is worth a thousand words – but only if it adds to your point of the presentation
    • Media without relevance can also be distracting so choose carefully. You want to be the center of your presentation – not the computer!
    • Graphs/Video/podcasts/quotes can all do the same – but only if it adds to your presentation
      • Confusing graphs/tables detracts learning
      • Keep is simple and easy to understand
      • Use them to help connect key points to your talk
        1. Caution with cheesy ClipArt and over-animation – not helpful! Use sparingly or not at all.
  • Goals for your audience
    • Make the content reach everyone – goals for interns up to experienced attending faculty.
    • If you are giving a lecture on chest pain – include the basics but also include things from the most recent journal reviews to capture all of your audience.
    • Have maximum 3 points for your learners to take home
      • A beginner level take home point
      • PGY2-3 level take home point
      • An Experienced Attending level take home point
  • Engagement
    • Get your audience involved
      • Ask them questions
      • Play a game – NOT JEOPARDY
      • Use a Case
      • Throw a ball or candy
      • Use social media or other media – caution do so sparingly
  • Timing & Practice
    • Don’t go over time
    • Practice! Practice! Practice!
      • In front of a mirror, on camera, to your dog, to your friend or call the academic team and practice with them – we are here to help!
  • Themes/Story
    • Pick a fun theme/story line to base your presentation on.
    • Using a story or theme to connect your points
      • If it is a boring topic spice it up a bit
        • Make it a mystery case for everyone to solve
        • Make it a game
        • Find a pop culture reference that applies to keep it fun/engaging

Non-Slide Show Presentations

Don’t Be Afraid to be Slide-Free

  • You don’t always have to use Slides
    • White board/Chalk Talks
    • Ted Talk Style
    • Small Group work to Large Group Discussion
    • Poster Board Matching
    • Relay Race or Problem Solving Competitions
    • Case Solving in small groups
    • Handouts
  • Whatever medium you use make sure it captures the audience and follow the guidelines above

Don’t like Dr. Cibrario’s Guidelines here are some other Links to Presentation Guidelines

If you need help designing your lecture contact the academic team!

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