ISA NCB Teachers’ Day Academic Reel Competition Showcases Innovation Across Seven Medical Colleges

On 5th September 2025, ISA Nagpur City Branch organized an inter-collegiate academic reel-making competition involving seven medical colleges, encouraging innovative digital learning in anaesthesia through engaging, topic-based educational videos.

Event Overview

On the occasion of Teachers’ Day, 5th September 2025, the Indian Society of Anaesthesiologists – Nagpur City Branch (ISA-NCB) organized an innovative Academic Reel-Making Competition to promote creative learning and academic engagement among postgraduate students and young anaesthesiologists.

The initiative aimed to blend medical education with modern digital communication formats, encouraging participants to present complex anaesthesia topics in concise, engaging, and informative reel formats.

Participating Institutions

Seven prestigious medical colleges actively participated in the competition:

  • MGIMS Sewagram
  • NKP Salve Institute of Medical Sciences (NKPSIMS)
  • Government Medical College Nagpur
  • Indira Gandhi Government Medical College Nagpur (IGGMC)
  • Government Medical College Gondia
  • AIIMS Nagpur
  • Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College Sawangi (JNMC Sawangi)

Each institution selected one of the assigned anaesthesia-related topics and presented academically sound, visually engaging reels.

Assigned Academic Topics

Participants were given a range of clinically relevant and contemporary topics to choose from:

  • Propofol
  • Etomidate
  • Sugammadex
  • Dexmedetomidine
  • Sevoflurane
  • Levobupivacaine
  • Video Laryngoscope
  • I-Gel Supraglottic Airway Device
  • BIS Monitor
  • Combined Spinal Epidural Set

The reels focused on pharmacology, clinical applications, mechanism of action, advantages, complications, and practical relevance in modern anaesthesia practice.

Concept and Leadership

The idea for this innovative academic activity was proposed by Dr. Anjali Bhure, Past Vice President of Indian Society of Anaesthesiologists, Past President ISA-NCB, and Professor & Head, Department of Anaesthesia at NKPSIMS.

The event was conceptualized and executed under the leadership of:

  • Dr. Umesh Ramtani, President, ISA-NCB
  • Dr. Anjali Borkar, Honorary Secretary, ISA-NCB

Their vision was to celebrate Teachers’ Day by promoting knowledge dissemination, creativity, and digital academic excellence among young anaesthesiologists.

Judging Panel

The reels were evaluated by an esteemed panel of senior ISA leaders:

  • Dr. Kiran Wyavahare, Past President, ISA-NCB
  • Dr. Hemangi Abhyankar, Past Honorary Secretary, ISA-NCB

The judging criteria included:

  • Scientific accuracy
  • Clinical relevance
  • Creativity and presentation
  • Clarity of communication
  • Overall educational impact

Results and Recognition

After careful evaluation:

🏆 Winner: Team NKPSIMS

🥈 First Runner-Up:

  • Government Medical College, Nagpur
  • Government Medical College, Gondia

The winning teams demonstrated exceptional clarity, innovation, and academic depth while maintaining engaging digital presentation standards.

Educational Impact

This competition successfully demonstrated how digital platforms can be effectively utilized for academic dissemination in anaesthesia.

Key Objectives Achieved:

  • Encouraged innovative teaching-learning methods
  • Strengthened conceptual clarity among postgraduate trainees
  • Promoted healthy inter-collegiate academic competition
  • Integrated technology into medical education
  • Honored the spirit of Teachers’ Day through knowledge sharing

The event reflected ISA-NCB’s commitment to nurturing academic excellence and adapting to evolving educational methodologies in modern medicine.

Key Takeaways

  • Digital learning formats can enhance academic engagement in medical education.
  • Creative presentation improves retention of complex pharmacological and clinical concepts.
  • Inter-institutional collaboration fosters academic growth and healthy competition.
  • Leadership-driven initiatives strengthen professional development among young anaesthesiologists.
  • ISA-NCB continues to champion innovation, excellence, and educational advancement in anaesthesia.