11th Annual Intercollegiate Research Symposium
Cognitio is the flagship undergraduate academic congress of
Christian Medical College, Vellore, launched in 2013.
It is a research-first, faculty-mentored, evidence-driven medical congress, inspired by global academic meetings at Harvard, Johns Hopkins, and Oxford, aimed at developing clinician-scientists, academic leaders, and critical thinkers.
OVERVIEW
Cognitio is the flagship undergraduate academic congress of
Christian Medical College, Vellore, launched in 2013.
It is a research-first, faculty-mentored, evidence-driven medical congress, inspired by global academic meetings at Harvard, Johns Hopkins, and Oxford, aimed at developing clinician-scientists, academic leaders, and critical thinkers.
Research Presentations
A Renowned platform for candidates from across the country to showcase their original research ideas and get expert feedback from faculty.
Workshops
cognitio 2026 invites you to participate in a wide range of workshops. specifically curated to address every demand - from basics of medicine to neurosurgery and ai.
CMC World Health Assembly
launching the inaugral edition of cwha - a first of its kind pioneer model in india that integrates medicine with world policy decision making.
Case
Presentations
An unique platform for candidates to demonstrtae their clinical acumen through structured clinical case presentations in -
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Medicine
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surgery
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obs-gyn
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Paediatrics
Epidauria 26
cmc invites you to participate in its flagship medi quiz - for juniors and seniors and win exciting prizes.
COGNITIO PRESENTATIONS
Cognitio provides undergraduate medical students with a structured platform to present original research and case presentation in a formal academic setting.
Research presentations are conducted in two formats -
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Poster Presentation
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Poster presentations offer an opportunity for detailed, one-to-one academic interaction. Participants present their work in a visual format, facilitating focused discussion with faculty and peers. Emphasis is placed on study rationale, methodology, and interpretation rather than visual design alone.
Oral Presentation
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Oral presentations are designed to encourage concise scientific communication and critical discussion. Selected participants present their research within a defined time framework, followed by faculty-moderated questions and discussion. Evaluation focuses on clarity of thought, understanding of methodology, interpretation of results, and the ability to respond to academic queries.
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CASE PRESENTATION
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Case presentations foster clinical knowledge ,history taking and examination skills. Selected participants present their cases followed by questions and discussion with the faculty. Case presentations at Cognitio are of 4 categories -
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Medicine
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Surgery
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OBG-Y
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Paediatrics
WORKSHOPS
Workshops at Cognitio are designed to provide undergraduate medical students with focused, hands-on learning experiences that complement the academic components of the congress.
Conducted under faculty guidance, these sessions offer practical exposure to selected clinical skills and procedural concepts relevant to undergraduate training.
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Workshops
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Cognitio workshops cover a range of disciplines, including:
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Early Management of Trauma
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General Surgical Skills
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Orthoblast
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POCUS
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Forensic Medicine
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OG
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ENT
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Medicine - Art of Bedside Diagnostics
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Neurosurgery
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Ai
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Learning Approach
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Workshops emphasise supervised participation, demonstration, and guided practice. By maintaining limited participant numbers, these sessions facilitate close interaction with faculty and allow students to gain confidence in fundamental skills within a controlled learning environment.
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EPIDAURIA 26'
Epidauria is the annual intercollegiate medi-quiz conducted as part of Cognitio and represents a longstanding academic tradition at Christian Medical College, Vellore.
It serves as a national platform for undergraduate medical students to test their knowledge, analytical ability, and clinical understanding in a competitive academic environment.
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Format and Categories​
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Epidauria 26 is conducted in two categories:
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Junior Medi-Quiz – For 1st 2nd 3rd year Undergraduate students
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Senior Medi-Quiz – for Final Year Undergraduates and interns
The quiz follows a structured format with preliminary and final rounds, ensuring fair assessment and progressive competition.
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Academic Focus
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Questions in Epidauria are designed to assess:
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Conceptual understanding
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Clinical application of knowledge
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Analytical and integrative thinking
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The emphasis is on reasoning and clarity rather than rote recall, reflecting the academic standards expected of future clinicians.
CMC WORLD HEALTH ASSEMBLY
Real-world WHO-based decision-making
Built on live epidemiological data
Focused on the global crisis of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)
Designed to transform students into policy thinkers
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STRUCTURE
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6 Country Delegations
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WHO Executive Panel (Faculty-led)
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10-Round High-Fidelity Simulation
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Including- ​
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Data interpretation
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Policy design
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Shock adaptation
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Ethical defence
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Cross-country critique
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Final global voting
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WHAT MAKES CWHA ELITE
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Standardized Policy Framework
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Real Data-Driven Simulation
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Controlled Global Health Scenarios
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Structured Decision-Making System
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BUILT FOR HIGH-PERFORMANCE TEAMS
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Each country includes -
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Policy Lead
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Epidemiologist
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Economist
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Ethics Lead
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One Health Specialist
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Data Analyst
Students like a global health decision-maker
Make high-stakes policy decisions
Master data + ethics + economics integration
Move beyond learning → into real-world application
THIS IS NOT A COMPETITION
Not a debate.
Not a quiz.
A systems-driven global health simulation
Where decisions matter
TREASURERS
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sashvath shankar
samuel thomas
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registration
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ashwin kumar
mabel yanthan​
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research presentation​
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srinidhi kango gopinath
sravanthi
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CORE COMMITTEE
MAIN INCHARGES
IVAN MAXIMUS NATHAN E
DELISHA TONIA B
WORKSHOPS
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ALAN PRABHU
THARANYA
JONATHAN DANIEL
KANISHKA
KEVIN
VIJAY
ABHISHEK T
FINNY
NARESH
ABHIJEET
ANUSH
SOWMETHA
ARNAV VARGHESE
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case presentation
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​samuel harshith
john abishekh
jagapriyan
esther lukos