Event Overview

Virtual Patient Journey Challenge is a national-level, interdisciplinary innovation challenge centered on advancing digital patient management skills among Health Sciences and Al CSE students. Delivered in a collaborative, team-based format, the competition brings together participants from diverse academic disciplines to encourage shared learning and integrated problem-solving. Each team will assess a virtual clinical case, analyze diagnostic data, and determine the most probable condition using structured reasoning and Al-enabled tools. By working collectively across domains, students develop clinical insight, digital competency, and a deeper appreciation for inter-professional decision-making in patient care.

Objectives

1. To foster interdisciplinary collaboration among students from multiple universities and academic programs, promoting shared learning and integrated problem-solving in healthcare.

2. To develop competency in digital patient management, including virtual case interpretation, diagnostic reasoning, and evidence-based decision-making.

3. To enhance student familiarity with Al-assisted healthcare tools and improve confidence in utilizing emerging digital technologies in clinical contexts.

4. To simulate real-world clinical teamwork, enabling students to apply medical, paramedical, and diagnostic knowledge in a coordinated patient-care approach.

5. To build leadership, communication, and critical-thinking skills that prepare participants for professional practice in a technology-driven healthcare environment.

Prizes

• 1st Prize: 710,000

• 2nd Prize: 75,000

• 3rd Prize: 73,000

• Certificates of Participation for all eligible participants
  Who Can Participate?

  • Open to Undergraduate (UG), Postgraduate (PG), and PhD students

  • Students from Health Sciences and Al CSE

  • Interdisciplinary teams are encouraged

  Mode of Event

  Offline

  Schedule & Timeline

  Date: 20th February 2026 and 21st February 2026

  Key Benefits & Opportunities

  Hands-On Experience With Virtual Clinical Cases

  Work with real-world digital patient simulations, strengthening diagnostic reasoning.

  Exposure to Al-Enabled Healthcare Tools

  Learn how artificial intelligence can support diagnosis, triage, monitoring, and decision-making.

  Interdisciplinary Learning

  Collaborate with peers from multiple allied health domains to understand integrated patient care.

  Skill Enhancement

  Sharpen clinical judgment, teamwork, problem-solving, and presentation skills

  Confidence for Research and Innovation

  Learn how to translate academic knowledge into practical digital healthcare solutions.

  Inter-University Collaboration

  Build networks with faculty, students, and experts across other universities and health disciplines.
  Platform to Showcase Talent

  Get a chance to present ideas, pitch care models, and be recognized for innovation.

  Mentoring from Domain Experts

  Benefit from expert feedback, hands-on guidance, and real-time evaluation.

  Career Development in Digital Health

  Get early exposure to emerging fields such as telemedicine, health informatics, and Al in diagnostics.

  Future Projects & Internships

  Be inspired to pursue capstone projects, research writing, internships, and industry collaborations.

  Recognition & Incentives

  Certificates, awards, and prize money add value to portfolios, resumes, and higher education applications.

  Registration Fee

  Non-Refundable: ‹ 300

  Qualifying Rounds & Selection

  STAGE 1 — "Diagnose the Problem"

  • Assessment of the Virtual Simulated Patient's Case.

  • Narration of the case to the teams (The case will be narrated only once).

  • Al assessment and filling of the Google Form with Differential diagnosis and Final diagnosis.

  • Time Limit for Stage One is 3 minutes.

  Submission:

  A structured diagnostic sheet is provided on the spot.

  Progression:

  The first 15 teams submitting the Google Form will be qualified for the Stage two.
  Key Benefits & Opportunities

  • Interact with experts from academia, pharma companies, hospitals, and Al research organisations.

  • Network with professionals in healthcare technology, pharmacy, and clinical research.

  • Learn about the latest Al trends and innovations in drug development, diagnostics, and patient care.

  • Gain insights into emerging career paths and roles in Al-driven healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors.

  • Explore opportunities for research, internships, and collaborative projects in healthcare and Al.

  • Understand real-world applications of Al and bridge the gap between theory and practice.

  Coordinator/POC

  Ms. Neha Kumari,

  8894998821

  Official Email: events.uips@cumail.in

  FAQS

  1. What is Pharma Manthan 1.0?

  Pharma Manthan 1.0 is an interactive workshop and expert talk focusing on the role of artificial intelligence in healthcare. It brings together professionals from academia, industry, and hospitals to share insights, trends, and real-world applications of Al in pharma, diagnostics, and patient care.

  2. Is there any registration fee to attend?

  No, the event is free for participants.

  3. What is the mode of the event?

  The event will be conducted offline.

  4. Can students interact directly with the experts?

  Yes, the event includes interactive sessions where students can ask questions and engage in discussions with the experts.

  5. Whom should I contact for more information?

  You can reach out to Ms. Neha Kumari at 8894998821 for any queries related to the event.