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Introduction

About Gensis

Launched in 2005 by the students of Madras Medical College, Genesis has evolved over nearly two decades into one of India’s most prestigious undergraduate medical conferences. What began as a student-led initiative to encourage peer learning and skill-sharing has grown into a national platform that brings together the brightest minds in medicine for an immersive, collaborative experience. It is organized under the aegis of the Academic and Scientific Committees of Madras Medical College
At its core, Genesis is driven by its flagship events — hands-on workshops, clinical case presentations, research paper and poster sessions, student symposiums, and high-intensity academic quizzes. Each activity is designed not only to challenge participants’ medical knowledge but also to sharpen critical thinking, communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure.
The conference also stands out for its innovative and engaging formats, introducing events such as Medical Shark Tank (pitching novel healthcare solutions to a panel of experts), an intellectually stimulating Medical Debate, and a fast-paced Treasure Hunt that blends problem-solving with fun. These activities ensure that Genesis remains dynamic, inclusive, and memorable for every participant.
A defining feature of Genesis is its meticulously curated workshops. Ranging from cutting-edge procedural skills and advanced diagnostics to communication mastery and research methodology, these sessions are designed to reflect the latest advancements in medicine while retaining practical, real-world relevance.
The 2024 edition of Genesis was its most ambitious yet, welcoming over 2,000 registrations from 64 colleges across 10 states. This scale firmly established it as South India’s largest undergraduate medical conference, a title earned through consistent quality, student-driven passion, and an enduring commitment to academic and professional growth.

Ignitia Cortica

Milestones

Dating back to 2005, Genesis is South India's first and largest Inter Collegiate Academic Conference for Undergraduate medical students.
One of the colleges to first host Inter-Collegiate quizzes in Tamilnadu. Today Genesis' flagship offline quiz is well reputed for being the longest medical quiz in India
For decades,case and poster presentations were traditionally held only for post-graduate students. Genesis was the first event to bring this experience to undergraduates in Tamilnadu
First Medical College in TN to conduct a Medical shark tank event which encourages medical students to come up with innovative technological solutions to real-time medical problems
Genesis believes in delivering the best experience to the participants, introducing cutting edge technology every year -VR set in the Al workshop, rehab exosuit and balloon thrombectomy simulator in the stroke workshop were prime attractions last year

Workshops

Workshops are where theory meets practice, turning knowledge into skill and curiosity into expertise. Genesis ’24 proudly set a record with 24 diverse workshops, each designed to inspire, challenge, and equip participants with practical insights across specialties.They allow participants to interact with specialists, gain hands-on skills, update themselves on recent advances, and experience multidisciplinary collaboration at its finest
These workshops created a holistic learning experience, reflecting the ethos of Genesis—to inspire, innovate, and integrate medical knowledge across specialties, preparing every participant not just for examinations, but for excellence in their future medical careers.
Scientia Chirurgica in Surgery honed operative acumen with suturing, laparoscopic basics, E-FAST, and trauma survey drills. Vitalis Resonantia in Cardiology brought murmurs alive through auscultation practice, ECG lead placement, STEMI diagnosis, and angiogram-based discussions. Resuscitatio Immediata in Emergency Medicine empowered attendees with BLS, ACLS, crash cart navigation, defibrillator use, and code blue simulations. Flexus Rheumatica in Rheumatology immersed learners in musculoskeletal examination, MSK ultrasound, intra-articular injections, and immunology lab skills. Derm-O-Crazy in Dermatology fused art and science with dermoscopy, KOH mounts, cryotherapy, leprosy smear, and phototherapy.
Osteo Mystica in Orthopaedics offered POP and splint applications, dislocation management, K-wire insertion, and joint replacement bone modelling. The Toxikratos Internal Medicine & Toxicology workshop sharpened ABG interpretation, lumbar puncture, PICC insertion, and snakebite management. Lux et Imago in Radiology ventured from MRI to interventional techniques—USG-guided FNAC, CT-guided biopsies, DSA, and chest X-ray interpretation. Tales of the Dead 4.0 in Forensic Medicine brought medico-legal realities through autopsy principles, injury documentation, and evidence preservation. Circulatio Magistra in Vascular Surgery navigated arterial and venous examination, Doppler scanning, CT angiography, and hands-on angioplasty.
The Clot & The Consequence in Neurology unravelled stroke localisation, imaging, thrombectomy, and neuro-rehabilitation. Maghizhini in Obstetrics & Gynaecology captured the drama of labour with live observation, CTG interpretation, episiotomy suturing, PPH drills, and breech manoeuvres. Pulsus Paediatrica in Paediatrics covered neonatal resuscitation, breastfeeding counselling, airway skills, and pre-referral stabilisation. Pedi Knot Shaping the Future in Paediatric Surgery offered OT visits, endotrainer practice, suturing, and ward rounds. The Pupil’s Perspective in Ophthalmology featured slit lamp mastery, corneal buttoning, ophthalmic emergency response, and museum visits.
Nephrologia delved into dialysis, transplant care, POCUS, and central line access, while Senilis Primus in Psychiatry addressed mental health evaluation and counselling. The integrated Odyssea Intestini in Gastroenterology, Surgical Gastroenterology & Hepatology united endoscopy, bowel stapling, constipation approach, and liver transplant strategies. Mysterium Fluminus Rubri in Haematology & Transfusion Medicine blended bleeding disorder assessment with bone marrow biopsy, apheresis, ROTEM, and Coombs testing. Tranquilia Essenza in Anaesthesia trained participants in airway management, fibreoptic bronchoscopy, central venous cannulation, and anaesthetic monitoring.
Beam Becqueral & Beyond in Radiation Oncology offered exposure to radiotherapy planning, brachytherapy, cobalt therapy, and tumour board dynamics. Data Veritas empowered students with research literacy—from literature review to manuscript writing, grant proposals, and portfolio building. Aeternus Cura trained participants in holistic geriatric care—covering functional, cognitive, and sensory assessments, fall prevention, and medication review—while emphasising dignity in ageing. Decisions & Dilemmas used simulations to teach breaking bad news, counselling in brain death, and managing crises with empathy and professionalism.
Together, these workshops formed not just an academic program but a symphony of learning—integrating core sciences with modern technology, bridging clinical skill with compassionate care, and leaving every participant better prepared for the noble calling of medicine.

LUX ET IMAGO RADIOLOGY

FLEXUS RHEUMATICA RHEUMATOLOGY

ODYSSEA INTESTINI GASTROENTEROLOGY

NEPHROLOGIA NEPHROLOGY

OSTEO MYSTICA ORTHOPAEDICS

PULSUS PAEDIATRICA PAEDIATRICS

PEDI-KNOT PAEDIATRICS

SENILIS PRIMUS PSYCHIATRY

SCIENTIA CHIRURGICA SURGERY

TALES OF THE DEAD 4.0 FORENSIC MEDICINE

THE CLOT AND THE CONSEQUENCE NEUROLOGY

THE PUPIL_S PERSPECTIVE OPHTHALMOLOGY

TRANQUILIA ESSENZA ANAESTHESIA

VITALIS RESONANTIA CARDIOLOGY

MYSTERIUM FLUMINUS RUBRI HEMATOLOGY

Scientific Events

At the heart of Genesis 2024 lay its robust scientific programme, designed to foster academic excellence and stimulate critical thinking among undergraduate medical students. The two flagship events—Case Presentations and Student Symposiums—offered an unparalleled platform for participants to showcase their clinical acumen, research skills, and ability to engage in evidence-based discussions.
Case Presentations drew an overwhelming response, with over 230 abstracts submitted from medical colleges across 10 states. Shortlisted candidates presented intriguing and challenging clinical cases, spanning multiple specialties, to an expert panel of judges comprising senior faculty and clinicians. The sessions not only highlighted diagnostic reasoning and management planning but also encouraged a holistic approach, integrating clinical judgment with relevant literature. Constructive feedback from the judges enriched the learning experience for all delegates, whether presenting or attending.
Student Symposiums provided a dynamic arena for collaborative academic discourse. Teams of students explored contemporary medical topics, debated current challenges, and proposed innovative solutions, all grounded in scientific evidence. The format encouraged teamwork, clarity of thought, and effective communication—skills essential for tomorrow’s healthcare leaders. Topics ranged from cutting-edge medical advancements to public health priorities, ensuring a blend of clinical and community-oriented perspectives.
Together, these scientific events embodied the spirit of Genesis 2024—bridging the gap between textbook knowledge and real-world application. They offered young medical minds an opportunity to think critically, present confidently, and learn collectively, cementing the conference’s role as a national leader in undergraduate medical education.

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Case presentation

Research Events

Genesis 2024 strengthened its commitment to nurturing research aptitude among undergraduates through its Oral and Poster Research Paper Presentations, the innovative Protocol Presentation, and the much-anticipated Revelations – The Research Quiz.
The Research Paper Presentations featured 70 meticulously prepared submissions across clinical, para-clinical, and basic sciences. Shortlisted projects were showcased as Oral Papers, where students presented original studies, audits, and systematic reviews, followed by rigorous questioning from expert judges. The Poster Presentations provided a more interactive platform, enabling concise visual communication of research findings and facilitating one-on-one discussions with delegates and faculty.
The Protocol Presentation was a distinctive segment that encouraged students to present well-designed research proposals before initiating data collection. Participants outlined their objectives, rationale, methodology, and feasibility, receiving valuable feedback on study design, ethics, and statistical planning from seasoned mentors—ensuring their projects were refined for higher academic impact and potential publication.
Adding an exciting competitive edge, Revelations – The Research Quiz tested participants’ knowledge of research methodology, biostatistics, landmark trials, and current literature. Designed to be intellectually stimulating, the quiz blended rapid-fire questioning with case-based problem solving, challenging teams to think critically under pressure. This event not only celebrated quick thinking and teamwork but also reinforced key concepts essential for evidence-based medicine.
Together, these events empowered students to communicate their research effectively, sharpened their methodological skills, and deepened their understanding of medical science—cementing Genesis 2024’s reputation as a hub for undergraduate research excellence in India.

Research presentation 1

Research presentation 2

Quiz

Thronus Ultimus – The Junior Quiz
Among the most awaited events of GENESIS’24, Thronus Ultimus stands tall as one of the biggest and most prestigious junior medical quizzes in the country. Designed exclusively for undergraduate MBBS students from the 1st to 3rd years, this quiz offers an intellectually charged platform that combines excitement, competition, and academic brilliance.
Covering a wide array of foundational subjects including Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pathology, Pharmacology, Microbiology, and Forensic Medicine, it tests the very core of medical knowledge that forms the bedrock of every doctor’s training. With a Game of Thrones-inspired theme, “Winter is Coming,” the event promises intensity and unpredictability, mirroring the challenges of medical learning itself.
The format is meticulously structured—teams of up to three battle through prelims, wild cards, and the much-anticipated finals, ensuring only the best of the best survive till the end. The rules maintain fairness and rigor: a maximum of two third-year students per team, no cross-college teams, and space for lone wolves to prove their mettle.
With questions crafted to assess not just rote memory but also application and integration across subjects, participants are compelled to think critically under pressure. The wild card round offers another chance for teams to fight their way into the finals, adding suspense and opportunity. Beyond just a quiz, Thronus Ultimus has evolved into a cultural hallmark—a stage where budding doctors measure their growing knowledge, sharpen teamwork, and experience the thrill of academic competition.
With prizes worth ₹40,000, the stakes are high, the competition fierce, and the learning invaluable. It is more than a test; it is a celebration of the journey from a novice to a confident medical learner.

Ignitia Cortica – Requiem: The Senior Quiz
If Thronus Ultimus lays the foundation, then Ignitia Cortica – Requiem represents the grand culmination of medical quizzing at GENESIS’24. Widely regarded as one of the most competitive senior-level medical quizzes in India, it brings together participants from across the country to face the ultimate test of medical mastery.
Unlike the junior quiz, which focuses on pre- and paraclinical sciences, Ignitia Cortica spans the entire breadth of medicine—covering all 19 subjects, from the basics of Anatomy to the intricacies of Medicine, Surgery, Pediatrics, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Psychiatry, Radiology, Dermatology, and beyond.
It is open to MBBS students from the 1st year right up to interns, making it a truly comprehensive battle of intellect across levels of experience. The format mirrors the rigor of real clinical practice, blending case-based challenges, diagnostic reasoning, and subject integration, ensuring participants demonstrate not only factual recall but also clinical acumen. Teams of three lock horns in intense prelims, wild card play-offs, and the high-stakes finals, with only the sharpest minds earning a place on the podium.
To maintain balance, each team is capped at a maximum of two interns, ensuring fair competition between juniors and seniors. The sheer scale of participation, combined with the promise of prizes worth ₹45,000, makes this quiz a magnet for the brightest minds across India. But beyond material rewards, Ignitia Cortica offers something far more enduring—the chance to push intellectual boundaries, to celebrate the diversity of medical knowledge, and to experience the thrill of working against time and uncertainty, just as in real clinical settings.
For participants, it is not merely a competition but a rite of passage, a testament to their journey through the labyrinth of medical education. By the end, every contender, whether victor or not, emerges enriched, sharper, and more inspired.
Combined, these two quizzes showcase the spectrum of medical education—from mastering the preclinical and paraclinical sciences to integrating and applying knowledge across all disciplines. They don’t just crown winners; they cultivate thinkers, problem-solvers, and future leaders in medicine.

Juniors

Seniors

Other Events

Talk-Y-Cardia

Talk-Y-Cardia is a medical debate which helps students push the boundaries of mundane thinking. From techniques to help disease prognosis to the intricacies of patient care students take part in a lively back and forth where they get to put across their ideas and think critically about them at the same time. This event tests literary prowess, quick thinking and of course innovative ideas.

Shark Tank - Senectus Lacus

Shark Tank is the ultimate arena where students get to pitch their ideas for new medical technologies and innovations. This event combines both scientific detail and business acumen. In 2024 the topic was creation of a technology to aid the Geriatric Age group. Students put forth mind blowing ideas and even presented prototypes. They had to explain their target population, the novelty of their business, potential competitors and marketing plan.
The finalists then got the chance to present their ideas to an investor who gave them crisp feedback and the prospect of a collaboration.
This event helps students understand the importance of a captivating presentation to back a brilliant idea.

Sherlocked Treasure Hunt

It begins with a whisper — a murder has shaken the campus. The victim, cunning to the very end, has hidden a treasure. Your task? To outthink every other detective in the game.
Armed with your wits, you’ll scour the campus for clues — some in plain sight, others buried deep in places only the truly observant will find. Each discovery draws you closer to the truth: Who killed them? And where lies the treasure they left behind? It’s a race against time, rival teams, and your own second guesses.

SLudus Novac – The Many Paths of Mystery

If Sherlocked is about sharp eyes, Ludus Novac is about strategy and adaptability. Here, every path you take leads to a different challenge — mini-games that test not just your knowledge but your creativity, reflexes, and nerve.
Win the games, earn your clues, and piece together the threads of the same murder mystery. Only those who can balance skill and cunning will reach the final reveal — and the treasure that awaits.

Online essay writing competitions are also held as a part of Genesis.

Sherlocked Treasure Hunt

Talk-y-cardia

Shark Tank