Written by INDUS MED NEWS 7 February, 2023 11:08 pm .
Jubilee Mission Medical College and Research Institute Kerala delivered a Double Dolby of conducting EXAMTHALON & EMSONO Together back to back.
28th and 29th January 2023
After a short hiatus due to the Covid19 pandemic, the Department of Emergency Medicine at Jubilee Mission Medical College & Research Institute, the southern regional training hub of International Network for Critical Ultrasound (INCUS) conducted the coveted EMSONO course on 28th and 29th January 2023. Forty eight delegates, which not only included emergency physicians but also, general surgeons and general physicians from different states of India; Uttar Pradesh, Assam, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Karnataka attended the course in Kerala.
The workshop included interactive sessions and ample time for hands-on sessions which were well received by all the participants. A good number of encouraging feedbacks were received from the delegates as well as from the hospital management. Several requests were made for the frequent conduct of the ultrasound courses basic as well as advanced ultrasound training, and also nerve block workshop.
29th & 30th January 2023
“EXAMTHALON – FastTrack your way to success”, was conducted on 29th & 30th January 2023. Unlike previous two years – where it was conducted online due to the covid pandemic- this time, EXAMTHALON’23 went back to the traditional in person mode of exam simulation.
EXAMTHALON is a high fidelity simulation program conducted annually by Department of Emergency Medicine of Jubilee Mission Medical College, Thrissur, endorsed by EMA-ACEE for EM residents from all around India. It is a meticulously curated program that aims to help the candidates to identify their strengths and weaknesses as well as equip them to brace the hurdles and prepare well in advance for their upcoming exams. It is designed on the structure of new DNB and MD board exams and involves renowned EM faculty from all over India.
The two day simulation program started with a mock theory exam, followed by didactic lectures and interactive sessions with faculty. Twenty five EM faculty including HODs and Professors from renowned Emergency Departments across the nation were present to conduct the practical sessions. The pattern consisting of long case presentations, short case presentations/virtual ward rounds, spotters along with didactic lectures from renowned faculty were incorporated to cater both MD and DNB pattern of examinations. Thirty candidates (15 MD and 15 DNB) from all over India participated and were evaluated based on stringent parameters, which included Data Acquisition, Comprehension of Pathophysiology, Problem Solving, Patient Management, Interpersonal Relations, Communication Skills, attitude, aptitude and Overall knowledge.
Candidates found this simulation exam very useful to find their strong hold as well as lacunae prior to facing the challenging board exams. The efforts of Dr. P C Rajeev. (Professor, Emergency Medicine, JMMC &RI), Dr. Deo Mathew (Senior Resident, Emergency Medicine, JMMC & RI) and Dr. Leenus Jacob (Senior Resident, Emergency Medicine, JMMC & RI) were appreciated by the students and faculty for organizing the event.
“Considering the popular demand, it is planned to conduct on a larger scale from the coming year, so that more candidates can be included along with conduct of mock theory examinations, psychomotor skills and attitude can also be tested simulating an actual board exam” said Dr Deo Mathew, the organizing secretary of EXAMTHALON ‘23.
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 T V Ramakrishnan Prof and HOD Emergency Medicine, Professor & Head, Sri Ramachandra Medical College, Chennai.
“Helped us understand our strengths and weaknesses & the points to prepare for our exams.” – Dr Sangeetha Sajeev
“A must for exam going residents, with theory and practical exam simulations”- Dr Rahul Jain
“Thank you for giving us the opportunity to participate. Actually the program was so good! It gave us a clear picture of our exam! At this point, it also helped us to understand both our strong points and weak points. So it gave us some confidence and also pointed out what all we can improve. I felt so blessed to have this mock examination before the original one. Examiners not only assessed us but also taught us!!! Thank you the whole EXAMTHALON team”
“EM sono was really worth attending. All the basics things that we should know were covered in two days’ time. The sessions as well as the workshop were really excellent.”
“Amazing workshop, Expecting advanced ultrasound training. Conduct another session soon so that our juniors can also attend.”
“Expressing my sincerest gratitude for conducting these academic events. Especially grateful for the warmth with which you had us all there.”
Related News:
- https://www.indusem.org/blog/examthalon-2020-xcellence/
- https://www.indusem.org/examthalon2019-emulates-simulates/
- https://www.indusem.org/examathalon2017-preps-exam-going-emergency-physicians-india/
- https://www.indusem.org/blog/examthalon-back-with-a-bang/
- https://www.indusem.org/blog/imageem2-the-2nd-annual-point-of-care-ultrasound-skills-school-and-point-of-care-symposium-concludes-constructively-at-jubilee-medical-college-thrissur-kerala/
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
