EXAMTHALON - BACK with a BANG!!

As world gets back to a new normal the sixth iteration of the highly valued and widely regarded “EXAMTHALON”, was conducted on 13th March 2022.

EXAMTHALON is an annual high-fidelity simulation event for emergency medicine residents from all over India, hosted by the Department of Emergency Medicine at Jubilee Mission Medical College in Thrissur, Kerala, India. It is a precisely designed to enable exam going candidates in identifying their strengths and weaknesses, as well as equipping them to overcome challenges and prepare for upcoming exams in advance. It is based on the latest DNB and MD board examination layout and includes eminent emergency medicine faculty from across the country.

In the wake of COVID 19 a specialized effort was made for a virtual format which was implemented successfully this year. 30 examiners, renowned professors from academic Emergency Departments across the nation mentored exam going students. The pattern consisted of long case presentations, short case presentations/virtual ward rounds, spotters/OSCE. The evening session included didactic lectures from faculty followed by interactive sessions with these faculty. Exam going candidates were evaluated based on multiple parameters like Data Acquisition, Comprehension of Pathophysiology, Problem Solving, Patient Management, Interpersonal Relations, Communication Skills and Overall knowledge.

The efforts of organizers Dr. P C Rajeev. (Professor, Emergency Medicine, JMMC &RI), Dr. Deo Mathew (Senior Resident, Emergency Medicine, JMMC & RI) and Dr. Vijay Chanchal A B (Senior Resident, Emergency Medicine, JMMC & RI) were appreciated by the students and faculty alike. The hosts for the simulation programme were Dr. Leenus Jacob, Dr. Arin Eliza Sunny, Dr. Appu Susheel, Dr. Saraswathy M, Dr. Faris Abdul Gafoor, Dr. Hima Ben and Dr. Clint Davis.

“Considering the popular demand, Examthalon is planned to be conducted in a hybrid format from the coming year, so that more candidates can be included along with direct testing of candidates in different aspects like psychomotor skills and attitude more closely simulating an actual board exam” said Dr Deo Mathew, the organising secretary of e-Examthalon 2022.

Testimonials

“Well organized event and almost like a final exam with due importance given to all domains. All the case scenarios were well prepared with importance given to all details. Time to time communication from organizers for detailing. Overall excellent work by team EXAMTHALON” – Dr Rajeshwari Vohra, Prof and HOD Emergency Medicine, B J Government Medical College and Sassoon Hospital, Pune.

“Helped a lot to understand the need for strengthening the basics and revising more.” – Dr RD, DNB aspirant

“A must for exam going residents as it points out what to prepare for your exams” – Dr SS, MD aspirant

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About ACEE

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About Jubilee Mission Medical College and Research Institute (JMMCRI)

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