Presenting Clinical Research Results Effectively

Dr. George Sledge from Stanford University School of Medicine will present on how to present clinical research results effectively.

The presentation will cover three types of talks: short scientific presentations (e.g., at San Antonio), long talks, and job talks. The primary focus will be on short scientific presentations.

This presentation type follows a highly stereotyped structure: title/conflict of interest, introduction/background, methods, results, discussion, acknowledgments, and Q&A. The structured format limits degrees of freedom compared to other talk types.

Titles should be short and descriptive, not revealing the study's results. Ensure co-author names are spelled correctly. Take conflict of interest statements seriously and over-report if unsure.

Be concise in the introduction. Focus on the main problem or question addressed by the study, explaining why the audience should care. Avoid stating obvious facts about the disease.

Describe the study population, inclusion/exclusion criteria, research questions, and predefined statistical endpoints (primary vs. secondary). Include power calculations and statistical methods. Use a clear patient flow schema.