The AIMS Clinical Competition is a multi-phase challenge designed to recognize and reward clinical excellence. As part of the AIMS Meeting 2026 scientific program, powered by Luz Learning Health, this competition invites teams of four to put their knowledge to the test by solving clinical cases. Participants begin with multiple-choice questions and progress to high-fidelity simulation rounds, where their clinical reasoning, practical approach, teamwork, and ability to formulate differential diagnoses are rigorously evaluated.
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Multiple Choice Questions
The Preliminary Round of the AIMS Clinical Competition 2026 will take place on October 29th, where teams of four clinical-year students will tackle multiple-choice questions based on three clinical cases. Each team collaborates to select answers, but only the designated representative submits them on behalf of the group.
The four teams with the highest number of correct answers will advance to the simulation-based Semi-Final, with tiebreakers applied in case of equal scores. This round sets the stage for clinical reasoning, teamwork, and fast-paced decision-making.
Simulation
The Semi-Final and Final Rounds take place within the SimSchool Med course, a dedicated simulation training program by Luz Learning Health designed to prepare the top four teams for high-fidelity clinical scenarios. This immersive experience challenges participants to manage complex cases under time pressure, using advanced simulators and working as cohesive clinical units.
The two best-performing teams from the Semi-Final will advance to the Final, where their diagnostic approach, communication, and therapeutic decisions are evaluated by a panel of judges across nine key components. This phase transforms theoretical knowledge into hands-on clinical performance.
Public Setting
The Third Place Round of the AIMS Clinical Competition 2026 will take place live on stage at Aula Magna during the AIMS Meeting, on April 19th. It features the two teams that reached the Semi-Final but did not advance to the Final, each tasked with solving the same clinical scenario using a high-fidelity simulator in front of a live audience.
To ensure fairness, the second team competes without observing the first team’s performance. This round not only determines the third-place winners but also showcases clinical excellence and teamwork in a high-pressure, public setting.
FAQs
Only medical students in clinical years (4th, 5th, and 6th) can formally register as teams. Students in basic years (1st to 3rd) or individual participants may still answer the Preliminary Round questions individually and compete for the Audience Award.
Formal participation requires a team of four. However, individual students from basic years can answer the Preliminary Round questions and be eligible for the Audience Award.
It’s a special prize for the best-performing individual participant from basic years who is not formally registered in a team. It’s based on performance in the Preliminary Round.
Teams must register through the XII AIMS Masterclasses ticket (Single or Double) by October 22nd, 2025. Late registration is possible until October 29th via lecture tickets or a separate form on the website, subject to availability.
All team members are required to purchase a ticket and indicate their intention to take part in the competition.
The top four teams advance to the Semi-Final and Final Rounds, which take place during the SimSchool Med simulation course by Luz Learning Health. This course prepares teams for high-fidelity clinical scenarios.
No, it must be used for educational or scientific purposes, such as books, devices, congress fees, mobility programs, or lab materials. Receipts must include AEFML’s tax number and be submitted for reimbursement.
No. These expenses are the responsibility of the student and are not covered by the AIMS Meeting Organising Committee or the host institution. However, students may use the monetary prize to cover internship-related costs, provided the expenses fall within the educational or scientific scope defined in the competition regulations and are properly documented for reimbursement.
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Before reaching out, we kindly encourage you to read the Clinical Competition Rules of Procedure, most answers can be found there.
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