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The Poison Control Centre, Christian Medical College Vellore, launched STING – the Annual Postgraduate Quiz on Clinical Toxinology, in 2022. The quiz was conceived with a simple goal: to introduce medical postgraduates to the fascinating and clinically important field of Clinical Toxinology, while equipping them with the fundamental principles required to recognise and manage snakebite envenoming, other venomous bites and stings, and plant poisoning. STING also seeks to sensitise young physicians to the broader public-health strategies required for snakebite prevention and mitigation.
For its first four editions, STING was conducted in association with International Snakebite Awareness Day, bringing together postgraduate trainees around the shared goal of improving awareness, knowledge, and clinical preparedness for snakebite and other toxinological emergencies.
In 2026, as STING enters its fifth edition, we are taking the quiz to a wider audience by conducting it in association with the Medicine Annual Conference(MAC) 2026. However, STING 2026 is open to any eligible candidate to participate; registration for MAC 2026 is not mandatory
The need for greater awareness and education remains urgent. India bears the largest burden of snakebite mortality globally, with more than 50,000 deaths estimated each year - approximately one death every 10 minutes. The burden falls disproportionately on rural and economically disadvantaged communities. Yet many of these deaths are preventable.
Reducing snakebite deaths will require a combined effort: better prevention, timely access to appropriate care, improved treatments, and, above all, effective education of communities and healthcare professionals.
It is in this spirit that the Poison Control Centre, Christian Medical College Vellore, presents the 5th edition of STING - bringing together learning, competition, and a shared commitment to improving the care of patients affected by poisoning and envenoming.
WHEN?
03-12-2026
6 PM TO 8:30 PM
WHERE?
EXAMINATION HALL, BAGAYAM CAMPUS
CHRISTIAN MEDICAL COLLEGE HOSPITAL VELLORE
TAMIL NADU - 632001
130 km from Chennai Airport
130 km from Chennai Airport
Tshrinivasan, CC BY-SA 3.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0>, via Wikimedia Commons
In the fort city of Vellore
In the fort city of Vellore
12 km from Katpadi Junction
12 km from Katpadi Junction
Ir karthik 27, CC BY-SA 4.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0>, via Wikimedia Commons
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE ?
PG/SS RESIDENTS - SENIOR RESIDENTS - NON-PG REGISTRARS - INTERNS
All residents/fellows (including, but not limited to MD/MS/DNB/Diploma/Fellowship/DM/MCh) currently pursuing their post-graduate / specialty training are eligible to participate.
The PG/SS residents/fellows should be currently enrolled in the course,
Senior residents can participate if they have given the final exam (PG/SS) on or after September 30, 2025. Other participants (especially broad speciality senior residents) may be considered on a case-by-case basis. If you have any clarifications about your eligibility criteria, please get in touch with us prior to registration
Interns and Post-MBBS doctors preparing for a residency/ waiting for selection are also eligible to participate ( Junior Residents / Junior Clinical Assistants / Non-PG registrars)
Participation will be in teams of 2; registration is to be done as a team
Only participants from the same institution are allowed to form a team
A team may be formed of members from different specialties.
Only participants who have registered online can participate.
Participants should have a valid Identity card / Bonafide letter from the head of the Institution at the time of on-site registration
Please click below to confirm your eligibility - the decision of the Organising team will be final.
WHAT ARE THE RULES ?
There will be written preliminary round followed by an on-stage final round
5 teams will be selected for the final rounds
The quiz will be on basic science and clinical aspects of Toxinology and Snakebite Mitigation
The decision of the Quiz Master and Organising team will be final
HOW TO REGISTER?
Registration is to be done as a team of two
Registration is free, but compulsory
Online registration does not guarantee eligibility to participate, credentials will be verified on the day of the quiz
Valid ID card / Bonafide certificate confirming your institutional affiliation should be brought on the day of the quiz in order to be eligible to participate
REGISTRATION IN MEDICINE ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2026 IS NOT MANDATORY FOR PARTICIPATION IN STING 2026
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