How to Conduct a Medical Quiz

Abstract

A properly conducted medical quiz generates enthusiasm among participants and audience. However, there are no set guidelines in literature on how to conduct a medical quiz. We have made an attempt to compile a guideline based on our experience as quizmaster since last two decades. Most of the statements made here are the author’s personal opinion. Basic objective of medical quiz is assessment. Hence, quizmaster holds the key role. Quizmaster should be a good teacher with ample experience, proficient in setting up the various types of quiz questions. Quizmaster should be familiar with various type of quiz formats. Quizmaster should be impartial, should set questions with specific learning objectives and give proper explanation and discuss the answers. A written preliminary round and a final stage round can be conducted. For the stage round, 4 teams with two participants in each team is ideal. Four rounds can be conducted in the finals as general round, rapid fire round, buzzer round and audio-visual round. Fifth round may be required in case of tie. The number of questions should depend on the time allotted. One hour is the ideal time required for final stage round.

Keywords

• medical quiz
• planning quiz proceedings
• preliminary and final round
• quiz formats
• quizmaster
• quiz questions