Scientific Programme Schedule
| Time | Programme | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 08:00–09:00 AM | Registration & Breakfast | Registration of participants |
| 09:00–09:15 AM | Pre-Test Questionnaire | Dr Dibakar Borthakur, Dr Dravida Chemmal |
| 09:15–10:00AM | Inaugural Ceremony | Opening ceremony |
| 10:00–10:45 AM | Keynote Address | Topic: Transformation of Medical Education: Competence, Collaboration, and Change Format: 35-min talk + 10-min interaction Speaker: Dr. Dinesh Kumar Badyal Session Chairs: Dr. Dinesh Kumar, Dr. S. B. Ray |
| 10:45–11:30 AM | Plenary Lecture | Topic: Paradigm Shift in Medical Education: The Changing Role of Preclinical Sciences Format: 35-min talk + 10-min interaction Speaker: Dr. Vishnadevi V Nadarajah Session Chairs: Dr. Bhanu Duggal, Dr. Ranjana Verma |
| 11:30–11:45 AM | Tea Break | 15 minutes |
| 11:45 AM–12:30 PM | Plenary Lecture | Topic: Educational Research for Health Professions Faculty: Practical Tips and Strategies Format: 35-min talk + 10-min interaction Speaker: Dr. Chen Zhi Xiong Session Chairs: Dr. Sheetal Joshi, Dr. Saroj Kaler Jhajhria |
| 12:30–01:20 PM | Debate Session | Topic: The Current Assessment in Anatomy for the CBME is Justified Format: 15 min/speaker + 10-min moderator synthesis + 10-min interaction Speakers: Dr. Vandana Mehta, Dr. Tony George Jacob Moderator: Dr. Sabita Mishra |
| 01:20–02:00 PM | Lunch Break | 40 minutes |
| 02:00–02:45 PM | Panel Discussion | Topic: Engaging Gen Z Learners: Why Educators Must Embrace Innovation Format: 35-min structured discussion + 10-min interaction Moderator: Dr. Renu Dhingra Panelists: Dr. Kalpana Luthra, Dr. Yogesh Sontakke, Dr. Barre Vijaya Prasad, Dr. Sandeep Kumar Kandi |
| 02:45–03:45 PM | Presentations & Live Demonstrations | Topic: AI Tools and Innovations for Undergraduate Teaching Format: 50-min presentation/live demonstration + 10-min interaction Speakers: Dr. Ramkumar Rajendran, Dr. Karthikeyan P Session Chairs: Dr. Arundathi Sharma, Dr. Neerja Rani |
| 03:45–04:00 PM | Tea Break | 15 minutes |
| 04:00–04:45 PM | Panel Discussion | Topic: CBME in India: From Curriculum Reform to Classroom Reality Format: 35-min structured discussion + 10-min interaction Moderator: Dr. Ritu Sehgal Panelists: Dr. Rima Dada, Dr. Saroj Sharma, Dr. Dinesh Kumar V, Dr. Aarti Rohilla |
| 04:45–05:00 PM | Post-Test Questionnaire & Delegate Feedback | Dr Dibakar Borthakur, Dr Dravida Chemmal |
| 05:00–05:15 PM | Valedictory | Closing ceremony |