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IMDO Foundation Board

IMDO Foundation Board, based in San Diego, CA, has 1 opportunity for children on WiWit, checked before listing.

San Diego, CA, USA

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Competition

International Medicine and Disease Olympiad (IMDO)

by IMDO Foundation Board

A prestigious global online competition for high school students under 21, testing knowledge in medicine, biology, and healthcare through a challenging exam.

For children ages 14 to 18
Join from home
$10 registration

What your child could gain:

Problem-SolvingAnalytical SkillsCritical Thinking
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About

The IMDO Foundation Board is the governing body for the International Medicine and Disease Olympiad (IMDO), a prestigious global competition for high school students. The foundation ensures the annual execution of the Olympiad, maintaining fair and transparent processes for team selection across participating countries. Its primary mission is to foster interest in the medical field among young minds. The Olympiad challenges students on their knowledge of human medicine and diseases. It is designed to test both fundamental medical concepts and critical problem-solving skills, simulating real-world scenarios that medical professionals encounter. The competition is held online to ensure accessibility and affordability for students worldwide, with qualification for Indian students occurring through national selection rounds. Established to recognize and reward the most talented high school problem-solvers in medicine, the IMDO provides a platform for students to showcase their abilities on an international stage. The foundation is supported by a dedicated team of volunteers, including doctors and specialists who contribute to content creation and question setting.

Affiliations

Operates in partnership with national organizers for team selections in over 25 countries.

Programs Offered

  • International Medicine and Disease Olympiad (IMDO)

Achievements

  • Hosts the prestigious World Championship for medical and disease knowledge for high school students.
  • Successfully transitioned to a fully online competition, significantly increasing global accessibility and affordability.
  • Established as an independent international competition after splitting from the USMDO in 2022.
  • Engages a global community of students from over 25 countries annually, fostering international collaboration.

Leadership

  • Dr. Nathan Gruberman, Content Consultant (IMDO Foundation Board)
  • Dr. Prasad Chattaharti, Content Consultant (IMDO Foundation Board)
  • Anthony Law, Project Management (IMDO Foundation Board)
  • Richard Yang, Operations/Question Setter (IMDO Foundation Board)

Quick Facts

Type
Non-profit
Founded
2015
Opportunities
1 on WiWit

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