medical school presentation to 6th graders

[serosanguinous]

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I have to do a 30 minute presentation on medical school to a group of 6th graders. Has anyone ever done anything like this? It would be awesome if there is a generic ppt floating around somewhere I could use. Any resources guys?

 

[Psai]

A 30 minute powerpoint presentation for sixth graders? And you're not even going to make it yourself? Make sure you read every single word on your slides word for word in a slow, monotone voice for maximum efficacy

 

[redpanda]

Uh, I think the better question is "do you need a powerpoint at all?". It's not like they're going to be taking notes or you'll be presenting some complex stuff. Speak off the cuff!

 

[BillrothI]

I have to do a 30 minute presentation on medical school to a group of 6th graders. Has anyone ever done anything like this? It would be awesome if there is a generic ppt floating around somewhere I could use. Any resources guys?

Is this required by your school? Seems kind of strange.

In any case, holding their attention for 30 minutes is going to be kind of rough. It might be wise to keep it to 15-20 and use some fun graphics and maybe include an interactive component (trivia?) to keep the students engaged.

Good luck!

-Bill

 

[CrimsonKing]

Just open with this and they'll love it:

 

[Kahreek]

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[Ismet]

Just open with this and they'll love it:

Loving the level of detail in that exam room. So necessary.

 

[Psai]

Just open with this and they'll love it:

I bet it's cheaper to get a real person than to do all that software and mannequin

 

[tiedyeddog]

I bet it's cheaper to get a real person than to do all that software and mannequin

I was just thinking that, and still being that expensive it is probably still totally unrealistic. I hope some mood music is playing, it looks like that guy is really getting into it. So much dedication.

OP, just slap some slides together. You've been in higher education for a ton of time, surely you have BS'ed a presentation or twenty by now.
slide 1: "how to become a doctor" as a title. Insert large stock photo of a guy in white coat thumbs upping.

Slide 2: Doctors help people. There are many types of doctors. Insert pictures of doctors doing different things.
slide 3: how do I become a doctor? Do well in high school.
S4: do well in college.
S5: pass medical school, take some exams
S6: do residency
S7: become a doctor, actually make money, see patients, do call

Throw in some other BS slides, ask if anyone is still awake, peace out

 

[zeppelinpage4]

Maybe you can ask their teacher what science things they most recently learned, and if possible incorporate that into some cool medical stuff they may find interesting. It might show them some cool applications of what they're learning. And if it's stuff they just learned, they'll probably understand the presentation better and be able to pay attention throughout.

Also, +1 to the posts saying to shorten it...you could do a 15 minute presentation and leave the rest of the time for students to ask questions and such.

-2 cents from someone who has never presented to 6th graders. (Unless you count the book report I did back in the 6th grade lol)

 

[Ismet]

Slide 1: Don't do it. Save yourselves while you still can.


(jk I'm not that jaded)

Does it HAVE to be a presentation? You're not going to hold their attention for 30 minutes with a power point. What about a few minutes for slides with the basics and then open it up for a Q&A?

 

[Donald Juan]

The powerpoint you have should only be pictures...don't have any dumb bullet points or anything that only serve as an outline for you.

 

[VisionaryTics]

Whatever you do, make sure you have a slide disclosing any conflicts of interest. Very important.

 

[VisionaryTics]

Use this as template

 

[mimelim]

What the **** is a "30 minute presentation on medical school"? On what about medical school? Why would someone give a lecture about medical school to 6th graders, rather than medicine?

 

[Goro]

Agreed. I would never talk to my kids peers about going to graduate school...I'd talk about doing Science.

What the **** is a "30 minute presentation on medical school"? On what about medical school? Why would someone give a lecture about medical school to 6th graders, rather than medicine?

 

[deleted500612]

Make sure to go over a comprehensive step I study schedule with them, and dont forget to include which chapters of pathoma they should be annotating into their first aid texts before starting MS1.

 

[DocVapor]

I have had to give a few presentations to youngins. Keep it simple. Get some plastinated hearts and brains from the anatomy lab as props. Those are a real treat usually.

 

[serosanguinous]

thanks for all the advice and solid humor. it's great to know you can count on sdn to approximate the maturity level of a 6th grade classroom -- ha ha! anyways, if anyone is looking in the future i found this to be a good resource: http://www.amsa.org/AMSA/Homepage/About/Committees/REACH/TEACH.aspx

i agree that 30 minutes is too long for a presentation to 6th graders. i should have said that the entire time slotted is 30 minutes, so i guess i'll lean heavily on Q&A. wish me luck!

 

[LoveIR]

Me as a 6th grader: "You have to stay in school for HOW LONG???"

 

[PL198]

Use this as template

everyone's voice sounds more pleasant at 2x I swear.

 

[zeppelinpage4]

Me as a 6th grader: "You have to stay in school for HOW LONG???"

Haha, yeah when I want to explain to a younger child how much education I'm getting. I just say I'm in the 18th grade now.