Med T a l k s : is a learning opportunity in our medical club to allow students to learn

how to conduct research and then present it to their fellow club members. Which in turn
strengthens the students comfort level in presenting since not only are they presenting
information that interests their future passion, but as well as presenting in front of our
supportive medical family.

How to apply to (insert university or vocational school here) for (enter program, or
admissions process here)
o For Example you can talk about UFs awesome Innovation Academy program in
reference to their medical program!

Medical disorder/condition research, treatment, and prevention!

o Example: Prader- Willi Syndrome, Fibrodysplasia ossificans progressive,
Cotards Delusion, Epidermodysplasia Verruciformis, Lewandowsky-Lutz
dysplasia, Foreign Accent Syndrome(yes this is an actual thing ), etc!!
Most of us if not all of us are interested in medicine so learning of cool
rare conditions is always fun!!
You can also present a MED TALK based off the months charity for
example September: Childhood Cancer Awareness; Med Talk Subject:
What is phaeochromocytoma? Do not steal this MED TALK subject
lazy :P

Advocation to address a current issue that threatens health:

o Examples:
Removal of GMOS
Removal of Tanning Beds
Improving sports equipment to prevent concussions
You cannot use any of these subjects sorry :P Unless your proposal
allows us to foreshadow a great, unique presentation.

And So much more! Be creative! And if you have an idea but confused if it counts as a
proper subject for a MED TALK email us your :
o NAME, ID,GRADE, Subject Idea
o Quick Explanation why youd like to continue on with the idea for the proposal
and then for a presentation
o And in the Subject Head write MED TALK Subject clarification

Still stuck on ideas and want to be creative visit: http://www.tedmed.com/videos

DO NOT COPY THEIR IDEAS OR PRESENTATIONS; this is merely just a helper

- Religion
-Abortion
-Death Penalty
-Drug Legalization
- Fornication
-AIDS

Mandatory 3 per year to continue on in the club!

May and June will not be open to Med Talks so dont think you can just leave it
for last minute!:P
You are allowed to present either individually or in groups of 2; however, for
group presentations if the topic is not present equally and properly the group may
not receive full credit of a MED Talk performance.
Follow all the proposal rules and rubric listed below

- Your language becomes clear and strong not when you can no longer
add, but when you can no longer take away. [Isaac Babel] Less usually is
more. Write as though you will get a nickel for each word you take out of
your drafts over your lifetime. Say what you need to say. Eliminate
unnecessary words. Get to the point.

No plagiarism, we will catch you and inform your English teacher that
you are comfortable and capable with plagiarizing!
Falls under the allowed Subject Ideas, and does not interfere with any
unprofessional or childish themes
Follows APA Format (APA is the preferred format for science and
research papers, past high school)
APA GUIDELINES:
https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/
And yes you have to include an abstract.
Paper Minimums and Maximums:
Abstract Minimum 150 words Maximum 250 Words
Paper Minimum 1,000 words- Paper Maximum 3,000 words
This word count does not include your header, title or
foot notes.

This is literally the minimum requirement for

universities; its nothing if youre passionate about
what youre writing of.
Proposal must be proof read prior to submission by your
English teacher, and have him/her sign the teacher review
form on our website.

Minimum B grade or proposal will not be accepted for the presentation

Proposal must be submitted 3 days before the presentation date!!

Presentation Rules and Rubric:

- PowerPoint
Do not make it bullet point heavy!!!! That only tempts you from
reading off the board
-Follow the approved subject ideas, and you are not allowed to
conduct a presentation without an approved proposal prior!
-If your presentation contains any graphic images you must include a
warning graphic images disclaimer

Google exactly: warning graphic images disclaimer

Building
a Speech
Audience

4- Advanced

3- Proficient

2- Basic

Speech perfectly
designed for this
specific
audience. Key
points
understandable,
several clear
connections to
the audience.

Speech clearly
designed for this
audience. One or
two points or key
terms should have
been more clearly
explained. Two or
three attempts to
connect with the
audience.
All required
content included.
Purpose of speech
clear. Some
extraneous
material.

Little evidence
that speech
designed for this
audience. Several
key points need
explanation. Only
one attempt to
connect.

No evidence that
particularly audience
considered. No attempt
to explain things for this
audience. No
connectors.

Most required
content included.
Audience could
figure out the
purpose.
Unnecessary
information
presented. Verbal
viruses present
but not
problematic.
Good choice of
organizational
structure.
Ineffective
opening,
infrequent
signposts,
ineffective closing.

Important omissions of
required content.
Unable to understand
purpose of speech.
Random information in
speech. Verbal viruses
detracted from speech.

Visual aids
relevant. Aids
merely repeated
what was said,
Aids appropriate
for most of the
audience. Many
audience members
could not see the
aids, Decorations
and/or sloppiness
diminished aids
appearance.
Student took care
to adjust
appearance before
speech.

No visual aid or
irrelevant aids. Sloppy
and hard to see.

Content

All required
content
included.
Purpose of
speech clear. No
extraneous
material
included.

Organiza
tion

Good Choice of
organizational
structure.
Opening
grabbed the
listeners. Explicit
and frequent
signposts.
Powerful closing.
Visual aids
relevant, aids
clarified
important
concepts. Aids
appropriate for
the audience
and room. Well
designed.

Good choice of
organizational
structure. Opening
grabbed the
listeners. Some
signposts.
Powerful closing.

Student looked
sharp. Dress
appropriate for
speech. Added
something
above and
beyond
expectations.

Student looked
sharp, dress
appropriate for
the speech.

Visual
Aids

Appeara
nce

Visual aids
relevant, aids
clarified important
concepts. Aids
understandable
for most of the
audience. Most of
the audience
could see the
aids. Well
designed.

1. Emerging

Disorganized,
ineffective opening, no
sign posts. Speech just
stopped.

No attempt to change
appearance for the
occasion.

Performi
ng a
Speech
Poise

4- Advanced

Voice

Your voice was

just right for the
space- not too
loud or too soft
every word was
head you did not
mumble or blur
words together.
You did not have
any strange
vocal pattern.
You had a lot of
feeling in your
voice. We heard
emotion,
passion,
excitement
sadness, etc. You
were engaging,
and enjoyable to
listen to.
You constantly
looked at your
audience. You
looked at each
member of the
audience. You
barely glanced
at your note
cards (if you had
any)
You had very
effective hand,
face, and body
gestures. Your
motions added a
lot to your
speech.

Life

Eye
contact

Gestures

You appeared
calm, and
confident. There
was no
distracting
behavior.

3. Proficient
You seemed calm
and confident. Only
one or two minor
distractors were
noticed, but they
were not overly
distracting to the
listeners.
Your voice was just
right for the space.
A couple of words
were

2. Bas
ic

1. Emerging

Speed

You were not too

fast or too slow.
You varied your
speed- faster for
exciting parts,
slower to add
emphasis. You
used pauses to
let main points
sink in with the
listeners.

Must be average of proficient to count as med talk participation!!!

Any cursing will result in a deduction of points!
Appearance standards:
You have the options to:

Dress Code Men & Women

Grooming means dressing well, to be presentable to others. You may want to give a
little more attention to how you dress at work because what you wear may be
substantially influencing your career path. Although nothing takes the place of talent,
hard work, innate ability and ambition, looking your professional best in the
workplace can give you a competitive advantage. It simply means dressing in a way
that projects an image of the sophisticated , successful working individual you are or
would like to become.
GROOMING - MEN
SHIRTS As a rule, the simpler the better. Colours: White, off white, pale, blue
shirts are preferred; though you may wear dark colored shirts too. It is important
to button up your shirt till the collar button
SHIRTS: Do not wear plaid or thick stripes.
TROUSERS: They should preferably be dark though you may wear beige and
with a dark colored shirt. Try to have at least one pair of black trousers. Trousers
may or may not have pleats, do not wear dress jeans
TIES To play it safe choose a traditional silk tie, No loud colours or patterns.
Avoid ties with images and designer logos
TIES Your tie should co-ordinate with your attire The knot should be centered
and tied properly.
SOCKS Choose a color that coordinates with your trousers (usually black, dark
gray, dark brown, or dark blue) Make sure they are long enough not to expose
your skin when you sit down. As a thumb rule, do not wear white socks. Wear
clean socks to avoid bad odor

SHOES Wear a good pair of leather shoes- black and brown/tan shoes. Shoes
must be polished. Do not wear shoes that look casual. Also, do not wear shoes
with worn out heels.
BELTS Wear only formal belts with a sleek buckle. As thumb rule, match your
belt to your shoes. Avoid these buckles with logos.
WATCHES Leather strapped watches allowed, if you wear a metal strapped
watch, make sure that it fits the wrist well and it is inappropriately large.
GROOMING - WOMEN
You may wear salwaar kameez or formal shirt/trousers You may wear a tunic with
a pair of formal trousers. Preferably choose small prints or self-colors. Avoid
plunging necklines, sleeveless and tightfitting clothes.
SHOES/SANDALS Shoes with 1 - inch heels are standard. You may wear a
pair with smaller heels or a flat pair. Stick with a black/brown pair. Be sure your
shoes are polished and that your heels are intact. Do not wear colorful sandals
Avoid heels and sandals with bling Avoid white colored sandals as they get dirty
easily. If you do, clean them well.
BAGS Apart from your school bag if you are carrying an additional bag,
preferably, carry a black or a brown one
ACCESSORIES Earrings Wear stubs or small rings Do not wear hoops or
dangling earrings
Bracelets/Bangles: You may wear either a bracelet or a bangle. Avoid both.
Avoid chunky bracelets or too many bangles.
Rings: Keep them simple and not chunky. Chains: You may wear thin chains
with small lockets. Do not wear ornamental/ chunky jewelry even if it is an
occasion.
It is not mandatory to wear business clothes; however, this is excellent
practice for appropriate clothing for interviews and or college and
presentations.
If you chose to wear business attire you may not come dressed to school in
the morning with such clothing, you must change after dismissal to not
conflict with school uniform code.

If you are seen or reported wearing the attire throughout

school , during school hours you will be sent to the office
to change and your med talk participation will not be
considered.

Nice school uniform

If you chose not to dress business attire you must, adhere to all the school
uniform codes as well as :
-wear presentable uniform
No stains, wrinkles, or holes.
Must be appropriate length

-shoes must not:

Have holes
Be sharpied in black
Be dirty, dont come in with brown shoes that are
supposed to be black:P