International Medicine and Disease Olympiad (IMDO)
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International Medicine and Disease Olympiad (IMDO) is a competition by IMDO Foundation Board for students in Class 9–12, open to students across India.
Mode
Online
Eligibility
Class 9–12
Fee
$10
Duration
The main IMDO exam is 3 hours long.
Format
Individual · Teams of 8
Time needed
Requires significant self-study and preparation for the qualifying and final rounds.
About This Opportunity
The International Medicine and Disease Olympiad (IMDO) is a world championship competition for high school students passionate about medical sciences. Held annually online, it tests deep knowledge and problem-solving skills in medicine and disease, aiming to inspire the next generation of healthcare professionals.
Participation is exclusive and by invitation only, based on performance in a national qualifying round. For students in India, the qualifier is the US Medicine and Disease Olympiad (USMDO).
Eligible participants must be under 21 years old and not yet enrolled in college, ensuring they are among the brightest pre-medical minds from their countries.
Eligibility
- Grade Level
- Class 9–12
- Age Range
- 14 - 18 years
- Location
- Nationwide
Academic requirement
Must not be enrolled in a college or university at the time of the competition.
Prerequisites
- Strong interest in human biology, medicine, health, and disease.
- Must be selected through a national qualifying competition.
- Familiarity with introductory college-level biology concepts is highly beneficial.
Open to students under the age of 21 who are not enrolled in college. Indian students must qualify through the US Medicine and Disease Olympiad (USMDO). Participants must be citizens or permanent residents of the country they represent.
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Academic Details
Difficulty: Intermediate
What's covered
The syllabus covers three main areas: Cell Biology & Genetics, Human Physiology, and Human Disease.
Rewards & Recognition
Prizes
International Medals
Top-performing individuals and teams are awarded gold, silver, and bronze medals, along with trophies, recognizing them as among the best in the world.
Certificate
Certificate of Participation
Participants receive a certificate that can be a valuable addition to university and scholarship applications.
Opens doors to
Winning medals or achieving a high rank significantly enhances a student's profile for admissions to top universities in medical and biomedical fields.
Recognition
International Recognition
Skills your child builds
Exam format
- Total marks
- 300
- Duration
- 180 minutes
- Format
- Mix of multiple-choice and free-response questions
- Language
- English
Rounds & format
The competition consists of a national qualifying round (e.g., USMDO) followed by the final International Medicine and Disease Olympiad (IMDO) round for selected participants.
How entries are judged
Final ranking is determined by the total score, which is a sum of scores from the multiple-choice questions and free-response sections. Both individual and team performances are evaluated.
Selection process
Selection for the IMDO is based on achieving a top rank in a designated national qualifying competition. For India, this is the USMDO.
How to apply
- 1Students in India must first participate in the US Medicine and Disease Olympiad (USMDO).
- 2Top performers from the USMDO are invited to represent their country at the IMDO.
How to prepare
- https://www.imdolympiad.org/resources
- https://www.usmdo.org/
Fees & financial support
Fee details
To participate, students must register for the qualifying competition (USMDO). The registration fee for the USMDO is $10. The original data mentioning a $200 team fee appears outdated or related to a different format.
Refund policy
Fees are typically non-refundable. Check the official USMDO website for specific policies.
Frequently asked questions
Is International Medicine and Disease Olympiad (IMDO) free?
$10 registration
Who can participate in International Medicine and Disease Olympiad (IMDO) ?
Students in Class 9–12. children aged 14-18.
What will my child gain from International Medicine and Disease Olympiad (IMDO) ?
Win international gold, silver, and bronze medals.. Receive a certificate to strengthen college applications.. Gain recognition as one of the top high school medical science students in the world.. Develop advanced knowledge in human biology, physiology, and disease.. Enhance problem-solving and analytical skills applicable to medical careers.. Compete with talented students from over 30 countries..
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