The Department of Physiology, Shridevi Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Hospital,
organized “PHYSIOMOLD”, a Model Making Competition for first-year MBBS students
(Batch 2024–2025) on 6th June 2025 at the Medical College Building, SIMS&RH. The event
aimed to promote active learning, creativity, teamwork, and deeper understanding of
physiological concepts through hands-on model preparation.
A total of 150 first-year MBBS students enthusiastically participated in the competition. The
students were divided into 30 self-formed teams, with each team consisting of members
collaborating to prepare a working or demonstrative model on a physiology topic of their
choice. The activity was planned over a duration of one month, allowing students adequate
time for conceptualization, preparation, and execution of their models.
Throughout the preparation period, faculty members from the Department of Physiology
provided guidance and mentorship whenever required. Students explored various
physiological systems and concepts, transforming theoretical knowledge into innovative and
informative models. The competition encouraged self-directed learning, problem-solving
abilities, peer interaction, and application of physiological principles in a practical manner.
On the day of the event, all completed models were displayed in an exhibition format. The
exhibition showcased a wide variety of creative and scientifically relevant models related to
cardiovascular physiology, neurophysiology, respiratory physiology, endocrine functions,
renal physiology, and other important topics. The models attracted appreciation for their
originality, clarity, and educational value.
The exhibits were evaluated by senior faculty members using a structured assessment
rubric that included criteria such as scientific accuracy, innovation, presentation skills,
teamwork, functionality, and overall understanding of the topic. Students confidently
explained their models and answered questions posed by the evaluators, demonstrating
both conceptual clarity and communication skills.
Based on the evaluation, the best-performing teams were awarded prizes and certificates in
recognition of their outstanding efforts and creativity. The competition fostered a healthy
academic spirit and motivated students to engage in experiential learning.
Following the event, students completed a structured feedback questionnaire to assess
their perceptions and learning experience related to the activity. The feedback revealed that
students found the competition highly engaging, interactive, and beneficial in improving
conceptual understanding, teamwork, communication, and confidence. Many students
expressed that the activity helped bridge the gap between theory and practical application
of physiology.

Overall, PHYSIOMOLD was a successful educational initiative that provided an excellent
platform for first-year MBBS students to learn physiology in an innovative, collaborative,
and enjoyable manner.