Conference on Medical Activities and Advancements (COMA 2K18)
The first Conference on Medical Activities and Advancements, COMA,2K18 which was held from 17th to 18th august, witnessed over 200 undergraduate students from different regions across the country. It was organised and hosted by the undergraduate students of Navodaya Medical College as a part of the silver jubilee celebrations.
This conference included informative and thought provoking keynote lectures presented by renowned figures in India including group capt. Dr Parli ravi, DR. Balu P.S. and DR. Prahlad Kumar. These series of lectures covered a broad range of topics such as role of digital technologies in preventing TB, drug resistance and critical care and management. In addition to the keynote orations, it also comprised of Panel discussion and symposium where pioneered guest speakers put their heads together to discuss major revolting and medicolegal topics of interest such as Euthanasia and Abortion. This facilitated healthy discussions regarding what the strategies and solutions are, and also on how we can contribute as future health professionals.
A variety of workshops such as basic airway management, Basic surgical skills, Trauma management and basics of ECG were also conducted, out of which, the former three are accredited courses by INDIAN INSTITUTE OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES, which is recognized all over the world. I hope all our delegates have received nothing but the best from these workshops.
There were 4 competitions at this year’s conference, including paper, poster, essay and photography competition. A huge number of submissions were received from which our judges have selected the best.
Working for the past six months on building up this gathering from nothing to the best of our abilities, this conference has been an experience for us. It has been a valuable learning platform, and a great opportunity to interact, and exchange different opinions and ideas. We hope our efforts have reached out to give you all a bouquet of memories and moments to cherish.
WORKSHOPS:
BASIC AIRWAY MANAGEMENT AND SURGICAL SKILLS
Certified by IIEMS (Indian Institute of Emergency Medical Services) Includes life-saving techniques like opening the airway, supraglottic airway insertion, hands on practice on Airway Management Simulators etc. and few basic surgical skills; from basic suturing, incision to draining an abscess by resource persons trained by IIEMS.
BASIC TRAUMA MANAGEMENT
Certified by IIEMS (Indian Institute of Emergency Medical Services) Hands-on stations include:
- Patient assessment and management
- Needle chest decompression and fluid resuscitation
- Spinal motion restriction – rapid extrication, short back board, helmet management, log roll, and long back board/ scoop stretcher utilization
- Extremity immobilization and traction splint application
ECG WITH A TWIST
Learn Basics of ECG and also about bradyarrhythmias, tachyarrhythmias, heart blocks, myocardial infarctions, etc.
PAPER PRESENTATION:
- Topic : Within the scope of Medicine and Allied subjects, Surgical & Allied Subjects, Non-Clinical and Community
- Word Limit : 1000 words
- Font size : 20 calibres
- Time limit : 5 mins for presentation followed by 2 min of Q&A
POSTER PRESENTATION:
- Topic : Within the scope of Medicine and Allied subjects, Surgical & Allied Subjects, Non-Clinical and Community
- Word Limit : For abstract: 300 words
- Font : New Roman of size 12 calibres
- Poster Size : 4×3 feet
- Time limit : 3 mins for presentation followed by 2 min of Q&A session
ESSAY WRITING:
- The topic will be revealed on our website, facebook & instagram
- Interested participants should submit the write ups to the e-mail
CAUGHT IN COMA:
- Topic : How do you see Medicine through Lens?
- Interested participants should submit the photographs to the e-mail
- Add caption and brief description of the
