Vital Spark Event – 2025
VITAL SPARK 2025
Conference Report
11/08/2025 to 13/08/2025
B.K.L.Walawalkar Rural Medical College, Sawarde
Skill Lab IPD Building & Lecture Hall No. 1
Conference Information
Organizing Agency: BKL Walawalkar Rural Medical College
Chief Guest: Dr. Anand Joshi (Gastroenterologist)
Participants: 101 Students from 6 different colleges
Hosts and Speakers
Inauguration Host: Nidhi Ajay Lokhande
Day 1 Speaker: Dr. Anand Joshi
Quiz Host: Tanishhkaur Kapoor
Valedictory Ceremony: Aastha Aathley
Day 3 Speakers: Dr. Suryakant Ingale, Dr. Sanjay Patil, Dr. Priyadarshi Ghodke, Dr. Prashant Moolya, Dr. Suvarna Patil, Dr. Netaji Patil
Program Description
Vital Spark 2025 was organized with the aim of fostering medical skills, knowledge sharing, and interactive learning among budding doctors. The three-day event brought together multiple departments, engaging students in hands-on training, academic competitions, and collaborative experiences. This event primarily focused on Hands-On Experience and Collaboration which enhanced students’ practical skills and knowledge.
Inaugural Ceremony
The program began with a grand inaugural ceremony, gracefully hosted by Ms. Nidhi Lokhande, a final-year MBBS student. The ceremony marked the official commencement of the event, highlighting the vision and objectives of Vital Spark 2025.
Hands-on Workshops
A total of five hands-on workshops were conducted by the following departments, each divided into seven slots distributed evenly across the three days:
Pediatrics Workshop
- Neonatal intubation
- Neonatal resuscitation
- Intra-osseous drug administration
- Umbilical catheterization
Anaesthesia Workshop
- Intubation
- RT insertion
- Lumbar Puncture
- CPR/BLS
- JVP measurement
OBGY Workshop
- PPH drill
- Episiotomy and Suturing
- Normal vaginal delivery
- IUCD Insertion
- Instruments quiz
Orthopaedics Workshop
- Thomas Splinting and traction
- Plaster application
- Cervical collar fixation
- Leg rolling
Surgery Workshop
- Basic Suturing skills
- Knot techniques
- Foleys insertion
Radiology Quiz Competition
One of the most exciting segments of the event was the Radiology Quiz Competition, which comprised four teams. The competition had four intellectually stimulating rounds:
- Clinical Scenarios
- Medical Scientists
- OSCE-based challenges
- Rapid Fire
Winners:
- Aditya Arun Mokal
- Talha Mohammad Afzal Shaikh
- Niell Kumar
Runner-up:
- Nidhi Ajay Lokhande
- Aastha Aniruddha Athley
- Gauri Patil
The winners and runner-up teams were felicitated with trophies and certificates during the ceremony.
Closing Ceremony
The event concluded with a graceful closing ceremony, hosted by Ms. Aastha Athley, a final-year MBBS student. The ceremony marked the successful completion of Vital Spark 2025, with participants and faculty expressing their appreciation for the enriching experience.
Conclusion
Vital Spark 2025 proved to be a vibrant and inspiring academic event, combining knowledge, skills, and healthy competition. It not only strengthened clinical proficiency but also fostered teamwork, confidence, and leadership among students.
Glimpses of the Event
