Practicum Presentation Options

Oral Presentation Option

Each student must demonstrate the ability to make a professional presentation to an informed audience in a competent manner. The oral presentation is one of two options for completing this requirement. 

The student chooses the members of the Faculty Presentation Committee and selects a date, time and location for the presentation. The Faculty Presentation Committee consists of at least three members of the College faculty. Suggested committee members include:

• Faculty member from Practicum Course (170:299) (required)
• Faculty member from the student’s discipline or focus area
• Faculty member of student’s choice

The student's preceptor is encouraged, but not required, to attend the oral presentation. The presentation is also open to other faculty, students and staff with an interest in the topic.

Students should use contemporary presentation tools, e.g. PowerPoint, to facilitate their presentations. The presentation should be planned for 90 minutes total, including time for questions and discussion.

Assistance with scheduling a conference room for the presentation is available at mph-practicum@uiowa.edu.  

Students who choose the oral presentation should distribute the written report to the members of the Faculty Presentation Committee and to the Practicum Office (email to mph-practicum@uiowa.edu) at least one week prior to the presentation date.  Distribution is preferred through electronic means.