45 Minute Presentation

 

Introduction: Describe who you are, what you do and how long you have been practicing medicine (Ask students if they have questions)

• Describe the specific education of your field, what does it take? 

 

Choose a few of these topics to talk about (bolded topics are the most important):   

 

• The anatomy of your field.

• What are common cases that you see? What are the most common procedures you do? Include specifics on how this is done or why.

• What problems do you run into in your field?

• What you like most and least about your specialty?

• Who is your field best suited to. (What issues or specific talents many people have working in your field)

• Talk about the equipment that you use. 

• What would you consider your most difficult case, and how did you handle it?

• What is your typical day like?

• What is your work-life balance like?

• What do med schools look for

• How would you say your field has changed over time. Is this good or bad?

 

Open up the last 5-10 minutes to questions. You can talk about any other topics relating to your fields you may find interesting as well.