Information –Podium Presentations
1. The podium presenter will have fifteen (15) minutes for their presentation and five (5) minutes to answer questions from the audience. Podium presentations will be timed and time limits will be strictly followed to ensure program adherence. The moderator will provide card cues regarding the remaining time to the podium presenter.
2. Podium presentations are to be accompanied by a PowerPoint or slide deck presentation. See “Tips – Podium Presentations” on the next page. The Centre for Applied Health Research (CAHR) will provide the following for all podium presentations:
a. A laptop computer
b. LCD projector
c. A screen
d. An electronic pointer
3. The 2025 Showcase of Health Research will be held at the Italian Cultural Centre (132 Algoma St S, Thunder Bay, ON) in the Mediterranean room.
4. Wednesday, February 5, 2025: The podium presenter is to email in advance their PowerPoint or slide deck podium presentation to sjcg.cahr@tbh.net by Wednesday, February 5, 2025. A confirmation email will be provided from the Research Coordinator. All PowerPoint or slide deck presentations must be downloaded to the CAHR laptop before the day of the Showcase to ensure that the event remains on time for presenters and attendees.
5. The corresponding author is responsible for informing co-authors of the time and format of the podium presentation.
6. Wednesday, January 29, 2025: The podium presenter and each co-author attending the Showcase of Health Research must each individually register. All presenters and attendees must register for the Showcase by Wednesday, January 29, 2025.
7. To learn more about the Showcase of Health Research, or if you have any questions, visit our website or contact the Research Coordinator, Shayna Cummings, at sjcg.cahr@tbh.net or 807-343-2431 extension 2107.
Tips –Podium Presentations
1. The BIG Picture
Think of your podium presentation as an illustrated abstract divided into Background, Objective, Methods, Results, and Conclusion sections.
Remember that a good presentation is…
i. Focused (centers around a single key message)
ii. Graphic (let graphics and images tell the story; uses text sparingly)
iii. Ordered (keeps the sequence well-ordered and obvious)
Given that you will only have 15 minutes, you must be concise.
2. Slides
Slides should illustrate your presentation points, not be your presentation.
Begin with a title slide and acknowledgements, followed by approximately 2-3 slides for each section of your abstract (Background, Objective, Methods, Results, and Conclusion).
Aim for no more than 3-4 points per slide (in point form, not sentences) and one line per point.
Use graphics (e.g., infographics, icons) where you can to limit words.
Use at least a 20-point font size.
3. Preparation & Delivery
Practice! Recruit a lay audience and co-authors to see how your presentation goes over.
Ensure your timing is well-paced (this will usually require speaking much more slowly than you think you need to).
Refrain from reading your slides. Make your points with different words, and expand on them.
Anticipate audience questions and prepare responses.
Maintain eye contact with your audience.
4. Contact
If you have any questions, please contact the Research Coordinator, Shayna Cummings, at sjcg.cahr@tbh.net or 807-343-2431 extension 2107.