Translation. Region: Russian Federation –
Source: Peoples'Friendship University of Russia
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The All-Russian Medical Student Olympiad, "Medical Quest," was held at the Institute of Fundamental Medicine and Biology at Kazan Federal University. Teams from more than 10 universities participated. Students from the RUDN University Institute of Medicine took second place in "Instrumental Diagnostics" and third place in "Endoscopy" and "Plastic Surgery."
About preparation and "victims"
During the competition, contestants applied their knowledge at simulation and field stations in obstetrics and gynecology, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, traumatology, and other disciplines.
"This is my second time in Kazan, and this time not only as a cameraman at the Plastic Surgery competition but also as captain of our university team. The students were able to demonstrate how well they've mastered their professional skills. We prepared for the team competitions using simulation equipment under the guidance of Evgeniya Zadorozhnaya, chair of the professional student society. The hardest part was remembering the sequence of actions correctly, but we managed it," says Timur Aliyev, a sixth-year medical student at RUDN University (major in General Medicine).
According to Timur, of the general competitions, he remembers the sorting most because of its scale and the participation of the entire team.
"This competition featured bleeding, traumatic brain injuries, severed limbs, and much more. Speaking of the individual competition, I had a patient who had been in a car accident, and as soon as we pulled him out, he started having a seizure. It looked very realistic: his eyes were bulging, foam was coming out of his mouth. I'd like to commend the organizers for their preparation. The students were excellent at playing their roles. Furthermore, since the competition was themed around military emergencies, the students wore military uniforms, a soldier's choir played, and there was a field kitchen, which our students really appreciated," Timur Aliyev.
An impetus for further study
Timur is supported by another participant in the competition, Valentina-Sofia Kureber, a fourth-year student majoring in General Medicine.
"The Olympics were truly amazing, unique and original. I've never experienced an Olympics that was so immersive. The organizers did a fantastic job creating the sets and reproducing emergency scenarios, making everything as realistic as possible," says Valentina-Sofia Kureber.
As Violetta Udovina, a fourth-year student majoring in General Medicine, notes, participating in the Olympiad is an invaluable experience that reveals your strengths and weaknesses.
"The competition provides a powerful impetus for further study and practice. I definitely recommend it to all students for self-assessment," says Violetta Udovina.
"It was a great experience, considering it was my first time. It was very interesting and unusual. We were told roughly what everything looked like and worked like, but it's still something else—you don't really feel the emotions until you actually go there," says Karina Amoeva, a fifth-year student majoring in General Medicine.
"This was an incredible experience for me, setting new standards and a chance to showcase my knowledge and skills. A huge thank you to the organizers, and I hope to see you next year!" — Daria Shelyakova, fourth-year student in the General Medicine program.
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