CORTEX ’26
Events
04 events
Active Events
Prepared in advance and judged on the day. Abstracts and e-posters are due by 25 November 2026.
Active event
Case Presentation
Present an original clinical case from your teaching hospital — individually or as a team of two.
- Individual or team of 2
- Submit by 25 November
Active event
Poster Presentation
An open-topic e-poster contest: one slide, seven minutes, and a jury to convince.
- Individual or team of up to 3
- Submit by 25 November
Active event
Debate
For and Against teams go head to head, with rebuttals, counter-arguments and a fixed clock.
- Teams of 6 to 10
Active event · Quiz
Quizzophrenia
A two-stage medical quiz spanning the entire MBBS curriculum — a written prelim, then a five-round main event.
- Teams of 4, or solo
06 events
Passive Events
Walk in, team up and play — medicine as models, puzzles, charades, crosswords and bluffs.
Passive event · Med Expo
Anatocraft
Anatocraft is where medicine meets creativity and innovation! Bring the fascinating world of medicine to life through stunning 3D models of anatomical structures, organ systems, pathological conditions, surgical procedures, and other medical concepts.
Passive event · Puzzle
Anatomania
Challenge your mind with hands-on medical puzzles! Assemble anatomical structures, piece together organs, and solve exciting medicine-themed physical puzzles. Put your knowledge, logic, and problem-solving skills to the test!
Passive event · Dumb Charades
The Silent Syndrome
Bring medicine to life without saying a word! Act out medical terms, diseases, procedures, and anatomical concepts while your teammates race to guess. No words, just gestures, medical knowledge, and loads of fun!
Passive event · Crossword
Med Grid
Put your medical vocabulary to the test! Crack the clues, uncover hidden medical terms, and fill in the grid with words from anatomy, diseases, and beyond. Think fast, connect the clues, and complete the challenge!
Passive event · Dare to Diagnose
The Case Chronicles
Step into the shoes of a doctor! Analyse clinical clues, interpret symptoms, and put your diagnostic skills to the test.
Passive event · Med Imposter
Med Bluff
Can you spot the odd one out? Put your medical knowledge and observation skills to the test as you uncover the imposter hidden among medical terms, concepts, and clues. Trust your instincts, think sharp, and expose the bluff!
Ready to join CORTEX ’26?
Basic delegate registration is mandatory and comes first. Workshops and events follow from there.