Report On Scintilla 2017 – Intercollegiate Quiz In Biochemistry For Medical Undergraduates
Department
of Biochemistry, Father Muller Medical College organized a regional quiz competition “Scintilla 2017†, for I MBBS students .
“Scintilla †is being organized since 2013, and it is for
the fifth consecutive year that this
event with an objective of recognizing the best talents in medical
biochemistry, is conducted.
The
quiz was inaugurated with a lighting the lamp by HODs and senior faculty of
seven medical colleges of this region.
Dr. Avinash S.S welcomed the gathering.
Dr.
Shivashankara A.R. and Dr. Shailaja Katti, faculty of Biochemistry, Father
Muller Medical College were the quiz masters. There were 6 rounds in the
competition namely, visuals, sequencing, buzzer round, answer with hints, case
reports and rapid fire. The seven teams participated in the competition with
zeal, enthusiasm and true spirit of competition. Teams
from KMC Manipal, KMC Mangalore, AJ institute of Medical sciences, KVG
Medical College Sullia, Yenepoya Medical College, KS Hegde Medical Academy and
Father Muller Medical College participated , and their performance was cheered
by the audience.
Finally,
KMC Mangalore team bagged the championship, followed by KS Hegde Medical
Academy second place and AJ Institute of Medical Sciences in third
place.
In
the valedictory programme, Rev.Fr. Rudolph Ravi D’Sa , Administrator of FMMC,
appreciated the successful organization of quiz for the fifth consecutive year,
and the team work under the dynamic
leadership of Dr.Malathi, Professor and Head of Biochemistry. Prizes and certificates were distributed by
Rev.Fr., Rudolph Ravi D’Sa, Dr.Padmaja
Udaykumar (Vice Dean) and Dr.Malathi.
Dr.
Arun Kumar K proposed vote of thanks. Dr.Maitreyee DS and Dr.Ramlingareddy, Assistant
professors of Biochemistry, anchored the
programme. Ms. Claudia, lecturer, Mr. Honnamurthy,
Mrs. Flossy, Mr.Joy, and the MSc MLT students worked hard for the successful
conduction.
Organization
of the programme was appreciated by the
Biochemistry faculty from various medical colleges and the student
–participants.