Impact of “Aegeus” - A Novel Research-Based Quiz for and by the Medical Undergraduate Students in India

Authors

  • Shirish Rao Seth GS Medical College and KEM Hospital
  • Devansh Lalwani Seth G.S. Medical College and K.E.M. Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
  • Amey Ambike Seth G.S. Medical College and K.E.M. Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
  • Yashika Zadage Seth G.S. Medical College and K.E.M. Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5195/ijms.2024.2656

Keywords:

Biomedical Research, Quiz, Incentive-based strategy, Research Quiz, Undergraduate Medical Education, Biostatistics, Study Design, Ethics in Medicine, Peer-Assisted Learning, Intercollegiate Competition, Medical Research Concepts, Quiz-Based Learning

Abstract

“Aegeus” is India’s first undergraduate research-based quiz, conceptualized and organized by medical students under the A.S.P.I.R.E council of Seth GS Medical College, Mumbai, as part of the annual “Confluence” conference. Launched in 2021, the quiz evolved from an online format during the pandemic to an in-person event over three years, incorporating innovative rounds on ethics, biostatistics, study design, and manuscript writing. With 125 teams (250 participants) across its editions, “Aegeus” fostered research interest and deeper understanding among undergraduates, with 73% of non-participants reporting increased motivation to engage in research. By refining its format annually based on participant feedback, the quiz enhanced engagement, competitiveness, and practical application of research concepts, paving the way for broader national and international participation in future editions.

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2024-12-17

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Rao, S., Lalwani, D., Ambike, A., & Zadage, Y. (2024). Impact of “Aegeus” - A Novel Research-Based Quiz for and by the Medical Undergraduate Students in India. International Journal of Medical Students, 12(4), 473–478. https://doi.org/10.5195/ijms.2024.2656

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Vol. 12 No. 4 (2024)

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