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How to Give a Lecture First, Tell them what you are talking about (introduction) Then, Tell them (content) Lastly, Tell them what you have just told them! (summary, key points)
Did you know? Obey the 20 second rule Keep them or lose them!
Sight is the most powerful sense as learning tool
Helicobacter pylori: a clever stomach bacterium
Helicobacter pylori Commensal organism found in the human stomach over 100 years ago, analogous to cat species Contains urease to allow it to penetrate the mucous bicarbonate layer Certain strains are viriluent and pathologic, resulting in human diseases such as peptic ulcer, mucosal associated lympatic tissue or MALT lymphoma X Hp prefers to live next to the parietal cells, but can migrate proximally so bx can miss if there is significant mucosal atrophy Hp is endemic in institutionalized, crowded, or poor sanitary living conditions Hp is most prevalent in the US south, middle east, Africa and India although is found world-wise Transmission is fecal oral, with high rates of horizontal and vertical transmission in affected households Endoscopists have a high rate of seroconversion due to occupational exposure and the fact that gloves were infrequently worn for upper endoscopy until the 1990 s Diagnosed by serology, rapid urease testing of mucosal biopsy specimens, silver stain, or H and E
Did anything really change? Clinical: YES! Medical Records: Lowest delinquency rate in more than a decade = improved reimbursement Keep your slides simple and your messages clear Personnel satisfaction Chair self-assessment tool: (what did you learn?) Patient satisfaction scores improved in all most of the University hospital Quality Improvement All core measures improved = better patient care and higher profile for the University of Louisville SOM
Content Don t aim for more than a few key points each lecture. Describing mechanisms may require open discussion, or several example slides, and a handout for future reference References and extracted tables add validity to your points, but don t overdue Make full disclosures at the beginning of your talk, and references at the end.
More on slides Black words on white background is easiest to read Next best is dark blue background, white or yellow words Avoid red, and green especially against a dark background (remember color blind folks!) Try not to read the slides, you ll lose people s interest Animated speakers are more entertaining, the key is keeping upbeat cadence, and movement
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Engage the Audience Know who they are Humor is appreciated Most like a challenge stump the chump
Leave time for questions
Did you know? The average person needs to be told something or do something 13 times before it becomes habitual!! 1/3 of us welcome change Krueger 1/3 are undecided (trainable) fellows 1/3 third resist change vehemently McClave
Cognition improves with doodling/writing/repeating
Did you know? That what differentiates a potential talent from and expert is time. 10,000 hours
Did you know? You are what you eat, and you are what you do!! If you do endoscopy you are an endoscopist (and you are mainly playing video games, over and over! After 10,000 hours you will be an expert ) If you read, you learn something new every day!
How to be Happy at Home: Pets: play with them, feed them, pet them Kids: play with them, feed them, pet them S.O.: play with them, feed them, pet them Really!!!
How to be Happy in Life Appreciate what you have Live in the moment Perform random acts of kindness Know that there is something out there bigger than you! Each day recount at least 3 things that you are thankful for
Attitude Affects Well-Being Randomized 1000 adults Daily mood rating Daily mood rating + List anything annoying on a daily basis Daily mood rating + List things you are grateful for on a daily basis
Survey Results The group that counted their blessings were happiest, spent more time exercising, and rated themselves as more energetic and alert. The diaries contributed to their emotional and physical well-being
How to be Happy at Home Pets: Play with them, feed them, pet them Kids: Play with them, feed them, pet them S.O.: Play with them, feed them, pet them
Laughter: The Wordless Bond 1st Sunday in May=World Laughter Day Reduces blood pressure and heart attacks, increases circulation Women laugh more when attracted to men Men dominate getting laughs
So, to give the best lecture: Include introduction, content, summary Repeat key learning points as often as possible Use pictures Employ a story (case) or well placed joke to make it more memorable Keep slides simple!!
And to be the best learner Doodling is Ok, texting is not! Challenge yourself to be present! Write down things you learn Recall what you learned within 1-2 days Read related material within the week
Krueger s recipe for personal success and continued learning: Keep your mind active, read every day. Journals, textbooks, the newspaper, or do crossword puzzles Take care of yourself, get plenty of rest, eat well and get exercise Appearances are important, look your best, wear a clean white coat Smile and make eye contact AND.
Balance is saying NO without guilt!!
POP QUIZ!! Really! What color was the horse? How many kids do I have, what are their names? Where did I vacation last summer? Which sense is most conducive to learning? How long does it take to be an expert? How many seconds do you have to capture your students interest? What do you remember about H pylori? How do you give a great lecture? Tell them what you will say, say it, repeat what you told them