ORAL PRESENTATIONS FOR SURGICAL MEETINGS

Each year the Association for Academic Surgery sponsors the ''Fundamen tals of Surgical Research'' course which is established for residents who are beginning research training. A lecture outlining various aspec ts of effective scientific presentations, such as that delivered at a national or regional surgical meeting, is part of the course. Faculty from our institution have organized this lecture for several years. Th e lecture content has been revised each year to reflect the recommenda tions of the participating residents and faculty. Herein, we summarize the requirements for composing and delivering a scientific surgical p resentation that is noted for its clarity, easily understood methods, interpretable data, and scientific and/or clinical implications. (C) 1 997 Academic Press.