Cosmic Contagion
Stanley Medical College
📌 About the Event
Cosmic Contagion is an intercollegiate medical quiz organized by Stanerudites, the official quiz club of the prestigious Stanley Medical College (SMC), Chennai. This isn’t just a textbook test; it’s an intensive deep dive into the world of Infectious Diseases, ranging from clinical virology to tropical parasitology.
ℹ️ Event Overview
- Category: Intercollege Medical Quiz.
- Organizer: Stanerudites (Stanley Medical College).
- Topic: Infectious Diseases (Microbiology, Medicine, and Community Medicine).
- Mode: Online (Single Round Only).
- Eligibility: Medical students from 1st Year to CRRI (Interns).
📅 Critical Timeline
- Event Date: May 21, 2026.
- Status: ACTIVE. Registration is currently in the “Late Bird” phase.
💰 Registration Fees
- Late Bird Team (2 members): ₹250.
- Lone Wolf (Individual): ₹150.
- Team Composition: Cross-college teams are allowed.
🧠 Syllabus & High-Yield Topics
Expect questions that bridge the gap between basic microbiology and clinical diagnosis:
- Stealth Viruses: HIV, Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers, and Emerging Zoonotics.
- Parasitic Drama: Malaria, Filariasis, and Neurocysticercosis.
- Clinical Syndromes: Sepsis protocols, Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), and Outbreak Investigation.
- Microbial History: Landmarks in vaccination and discovery of antibiotics.