Written by INDUS MED NEWS 4 December, 2024 9:37 pm .
The prestigious EXAMTHALON24 was held on the sidelines of EMKERALA24
EXAMTHALON means “ Fas track Your Way to Success”. The 8th edition, concluded on a high note, setting a new benchmark in exam preparation for postgraduate medical students at Jubilee Mission Medical College, Thrissur, Kerala under the aegis of Emergency Medicine Association India, Academic College of Emergency Experts and World Health Organization Collaborating Centre for Emergency and Trauma Care, South East Asia region. The intensive one-day program witnessed the participation of 50 final-year residents from across India, alongside 45 faculty members (Table 1), making it a monumental event in the academic calendar.
The program, systematically evolved over the last 8 years, was designed to simulate real exam scenarios, offered an immersive experience that included real time case presentations, 10 Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) stations, 12 spotter examinations, and theory exams. Rotations ensuring exam pattern distribution of cases based on the existing DNB and MD examination format (trauma, surgery, medicine, pediatrics, obgyn) and that each student had a session with at least 4 different senior examiners was a herculean task on its own. Meticulously planned structured OSCE included manned stations that gelled with MD, DNB, MRCEM courses (Clinical skill stations for Joint and Nerve examination, Suturing, Vascular access, ACLS, ATLS, Airway management, ENT, Ophthalmology, Dermatology, Obstetrics, Psychiatry, Communication skills and Pedagogy)
Delegates also benefited from interactive feedback sessions with expert faculty, equipping them with strategies for success for their upcoming board exams. Adding to the program’s uniqueness, lectures on how to prepare for exams and how to prepare for recent advances in medical science were conducted, blending practical insights with academic rigor. The event concluded with a bang, leaving participants inspired and better prepared for their upcoming challenges.
The unprecedented scale of this event, which catered to 50 students and an equal number of faculty, marked it as a milestone achievement for Emergency Medicine Association India.
Faculty and participants alike praised the meticulous planning and comprehensive content, calling it a “game-changer” in exam simulation programs.
EXAMTHALON24 stands as a testament to the institution’s commitment to fostering academic excellence and preparing the next generation of medical professionals for success.
Organizing Leaders Dr. Deo Mathew and Dr. PC Rajeev stated “The future EXAMTHALON will be structured as a multi-day program to provide a holistic and in-depth learning experience. The initial days will focus on mock exam simulations, including OSCE stations, theory exams, and spotter evaluations, to mirror real-world examination settings. This will be followed by case-based learning sessions, where residents engage in interactive discussions, presenting gold-standard approaches to specific clinical cases. Senior faculty will guide these sessions, offering insights into recent advancements and evidence-based practices. The program will culminate with personalized feedback, group discussions on exam strategies, and a roadmap for further preparation, ensuring a comprehensive academic experience”
Feedback Comments:
“EXAMTHALON24 was truly transformative! The case presentations and OSCE stations mirrored real exam scenarios, giving us a unique, hands-on experience. The feedback sessions with senior faculty were invaluable, highlighting both our strengths and areas needing improvement. The lectures on recent advances were a treasure trove of insights. Kudos to the organizers for creating such a comprehensive and high-impact event!”- Dr AK
“I’ve seen some preparatory workshops before, but EXAMTHALON24 stands out as unparalleled. The level of detail in every session, from the spotters to the interactive lectures, was exceptional. Having senior faculty personally guide us through feedback sessions and explain exam nuances was a game-changer. The program felt like a perfect blend of mentorship and peer learning. It has set a new gold standard for exam simulations, and I hope more students across India get to benefit from this outstanding initiative.”- Dr NN
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About INDUSEM:
The INDUSEM mission is to envision and implement the future of Patient Care across the world. The partnership brings together Expert Educators, Inquisitive Innovators and Physicians supporting Safe Patient Care across India, United States and the World. INDUSEM is the Top International Partnership across the World and brings together Institutions, Individuals and Initiatives focused on improving patient care globally. Till date INDUSEM has reached over 50,000 Experts and its reach continues to grow daily. For more information, visit www.indusem.org
About EMA
The Emergency Medicine Association was founded in 2015 during the INDUSEM2015 World Congress of Academic Emergency Medicine (WACEM) in New Delhi. EMA is the official voice of competent Emergency Experts, working towards provision of quality emergency care in India. The EMA is an organized Guild of Emergency Leaders in Health and Medicine, focused on developing, practicing and progressing Emergency Medicine. EMA has a strong relation with partner organizations, individuals and institutions across the world, which are geared towards potentiating growth. EMA has the support of the INDO-US Emergency and Trauma Collaborative, the Academic College of Emergency Experts in India and the Academic for Clinical Emergency Nursing in India. For More Information: www.emaindia.net
About ACEE
The Academic College of Emergency Experts was established by Leaders of INDUSEM to create a guild of expert clinicians who are have a mastery at providing safe patient care with high quality therapeutics based on latest evidence based medicine. The only Unique College in Asia ACEE only bestows affiliation after a rigorous coaching and testing process hereby maintaining its high standards of commitment to education and excellence. It surpasses the erstwhile ideology of existing academic colleges where affiliation is based on recommendation. There are multiple pathways to be a Fellow of the College namely Emergency Medicine, Emergency Pediatrics. Toxicology, Emergency Nursing Pathway etc. For More Information. Visit www.acee-india.org
About Jubilee Mission Medical College and Research Institute (JMMCRI)
Located in Thrissur, Kerala, India, nick-named by the people, “Poor Man’s Hospital, the Jubilee Mission Hospital was established in 1952, with a specific mission evident in the motto, “Service with love”. The School of Nursing was started in the year 1966 and the hospital was recognized by the Indian Medical Council (IMC) for Internship Training of Doctors (CRRI) in the year 1971. Later in 2003 it was recognised as a Medical College under Medical council of India (MCI) and commenced one of the pioneer MCI recognised academic emergency medicine residency programmes in India, that has churned out eminent alumni since 2012. Boasting one of the most vibrant teaching environments for medical students and post graduates while simultaneously providing care to nearly fifty thousands of patients every year, JMMCRI is one of the key partners of INDUSEM. For more information please visit http://jubileemissionmedicalcollege.org/index.html
