What makes a good Grand Rounds?

[dohgrl76]

After sitting (sleeping, surfing my phone, etc) through many a terrible grand rounds, my turn is coming up. Other than knowing what I don't like in a grand rounds lecture, I'm not really sure how to define a "good" one. Obviously should be engaging, not too narrow or too broad in scope, not too long. But any specifics people like in a grand rounds style lecture?

I was leaning towards a case as a backbone to the presentation, but wasn't sure if that was acceptable.

Thanks!

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[gutonc]

No f***ing PowerPoint.

Start with a case and then just talk about the disease. Diagnosis, treatment, new data, etc.

You’ll be remembered in a good way if you do it right.

 

[IM2GI]

No f***ing PowerPoint.

Start with a case and then just talk about the disease. Diagnosis, treatment, new data, etc.

You’ll be remembered in a good way if you do it right.

I think a limited powerpoint to keep you on track can be helpful. Very bare bones though and don't just read off your slides.

Pick something high yield, be conversational and case based.

 

[dohgrl76]

Awesome thank you. I agree that the best ones have limited powerpoints, it's just so hard not to fill those slides!