Event Report – BEATS’26 Two-Day Workshop & CME

The BEATS’26 Workshop and CME was successfully conducted over two days, with a total participation of 125 students (including 41 students from outside universities and the remaining from in-house programs). The event was organized by the Akash Institute of Allied Health Sciences and ran smoothly with active involvement from faculty, guest speakers, and students.

Day 1 Highlights

· Formal Inaugural Ceremony: The programme commenced with a traditional lamp-lighting ceremony. Distinguished dignitaries present included:

o Prof. Chaitra K.R., Principal, Akash Institute of Allied Health Sciences

o Dr. Vasantha Kumar J., HOD, Department of Emergency Medicine

o Dr. Shivananda K.N., Professor & Head, Department of Physiology Alongside speakers, faculty members from AHS and PMS departments also attended.

· Quiz Competition: A lively quiz session was conducted immediately after the inaugural, engaging participants in academic discussion.

· Seminars (CME Sessions): Expert speakers delivered insightful talks on emergency medicine and trauma care, enriching the knowledge base of attendees.

· Lunch & Networking: Lunch was provided, allowing participants to interact and network.

· Hands-on Workshops: Practical training sessions were conducted in rotational batches of 30 students each, ensuring every participant gained hands-on exposure. Topics included haemorrhage control, chest X-ray interpretation, cannulation techniques, and immobilisation methods.

Day 2 Highlights

· Morning Workshops: Advanced sessions covered fracture management, airway techniques, suturing, and trauma-focused ultrasound (Echo E-Fast).

· Poster Presentation Competitions:

o Poster Presentation: Conducted for in-house first-year students.

o E-Poster Competition: Open to wider participation, showcasing creativity and academic excellence.

· Creative Competitions: Students enthusiastically took part in a Reel Making Competition, blending medical awareness with digital creativity.

· Afternoon CME Sessions: Topics included ECG in trauma, POCUS, disaster management (SALT triage), and bridging the golden hour.

· Valedictory Ceremony: The programme concluded with a prize distribution ceremony recognizing winners of competitions. The organizing team delivered the vote of thanks, appreciating the contributions of faculty, speakers, and participants.

Conclusion

The BEATS’26 Workshop and CME was a resounding success, combining academic rigor, practical skill-building, and creative student engagement. With enthusiastic participation from both in-house and external students, the event achieved its objective of fostering knowledge, collaboration, and innovation in emergency medical education.