EXAMTHALON 2020 XCellence !

EXAMTHALON is an EM based board exam simulation conducted for post graduate residents in EM. Eminent faculty from prestigious institutes across India team up to test the candidates and give them structured feedback. This enables the candidates pinpoint areas of their strengths and weaknesses. EXAMTHALON helps EM postgraduate residents brace themselves before the hurdles of their board exams.

The fourth installment of this highly valued program, EXAMTHALON 2020, was conducted at Jubilee Mission Medical College on 29th and 30th January 2020. The two-day program included mock theory exam as well as practical sessions like OSCEs, Spotters, Skill assessment stations and Case presentations. Twenty one MD and DNB EM aspirants from various colleges across India enrolled for the program.

The program started off with theory examination on the first day. It gave the candidates an opportunity to face a simulated exam environment that tested their knowledge as well as time management capabilities. The program was also packed with exciting talks from renowned faculty in EM. On the second day, the candidates were taken through a series of practical sessions, incorporating both MD and DNB board exam pattern. Designed to test clinical skill performance and competence in a range of skills, this session included manned stations on ACLS, PALS, ATLS, Clinical skills, Communication skills, POCUS, Ultra short cases, Airway management, Splinting & immobilization. It was a hands-on, real-world approach to learning and assessment. Candidates were divided into two groups and were given real patients for case presentation. There were allotted a specified time to prepare and given opportunity to present the cases to expert faculty in the field. They were evaluated based on the following parameters: Data Acquisition, Comprehension of Pathophysiology, Problem Solving, Patient Management, Interpersonal Relations and Communication Skills. There was also venue for Journal and Thesis appraisal, which bolstered the confidence of exam going post graduates.

EXAMTHALON is an EM board exam simulation conducted every year at Jubilee Mission Medical College and Research Institute (JMMC & RI), Thrissur.

Faculty:

Dr. Babu Urumese Palatty, Professor &Head of department, Emergency Medicine, JMMC and RI, Thrissur.
Dr. Shakuntala Murty, Professor & Head of Department, Emergency Medicine, St John’s Medical College, Bengaluru.
Dr. Dhavapalani Alagappan, Consultant & Head, Appolo Hospitals, Chennai.
Dr. Gireesh, Professor &Head of Department, Emergency Medicine, Amrita Institute of Medical sciences, Kochi.
Dr. P.C. Rajeev, Associate Professor, Emergency Medicine, JMMC & RI, Thrissur.
Dr. Salish Varghese, Assistant Professor, Department of Emergency Medicine JMMC & RI, Thrissur.

Ancillary Faculty:

Dr. Mithun, Assistant Professor, Department of Emergency Medicine, Govt. Medical College, Calicut.
Dr. Vimal Krishnan S, Assistant Professor, Department of Emergency Medicine, Manipal Medical College.
Dr. Siju V Abraham, Assistant Professor, Department of Emergency Medicine JMMC & RI, Thrissur.
Dr. Ajith V, Head, Department of Emergency Medicine, MOSC medical College, Kolenchery, Kochi.
Dr. Jobin, Assistant Professor, Department of Emergency Medicine, Amala Medical College, Thrissur.
Dr. VineethChandran K.P., Consultant, Emergency Medicine MIMS, Calicut.
Dr. Rahul B, Consultant, Department of Emergency Medicine, St. James Hospital, Chalakudy, Thrissur.
Dr. Jebu Thomas , Assistant Professor, Department of Emergency Medicine, Puspagiri Institute of Medical Science, Thiruvalla.
Dr. Arjun James , Assistant Professor, Department of Emergency Medicine, Puspagiri Institute of Medical Science, Thiruvalla.
Dr. Shameem K.U., Assistant Professor, Department of Emergency Medicine, MES Medical College, Perinthalmanna.
DrBalu P.R.S., Consultant, Department of Emergency Medicine, Daya Hospital, Thrissur.
Dr. VimalKoshy Thomas, Assistant Professor, Department of Emergency Medicine JMMC & RI, Thrissur.
Dr. Anoop James, Assistant Professor, Department of Emergency Medicine JMMC & RI, Thrissur.

Candidates found the simulation exam very useful to find their strong hold as well their lacunae prior to facing the challenging board exams. Dr. Kassyap C.K. (Assistant professor, Emergency Medicine, JMMC &RI) and Dr. Meenhas Oravil Kunhahamed (Senior Resident, Emergency Medicine, JMMC & RI) were appreciated by the students and faculty for organizing the event.

Some of the testimonials from Examathlon 2020 candidates are here:

“Really wonderful job by all faculty of Examthalon 2020, it made us realize the feel of exams, and new concepts, suggestions from EM experts , it helped much to us. Thanks a lot to team jubilee examthalon2020…” – Dr. IA, MD Aspirant.

“Thank you for conducting such a wonderful and unique program like this. Eye opener for our final practicals”

Dr. RK, DNB Aspirant.

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