The Avalon Research Symposium is a platform for external speakers, students, and faculty to disseminate their scholarly work. AUSOM students and faculty are invited to present abstracts and oral presentations in accordance with their completed research.

The COVID19 pandemic has changed the landscape of medical education and medical research. From transition to virtual learning back to the normal classroom environment, the pandemic has impacted every facet of our society and our mental, physical, and emotional well-being. The symposium brings together experts who will present state-of-the-art topical issues in medical education and the key areas of medical research, from COVID to adolescents’ health and well-being. The highlight of the symposium is a presentation on how medical students can effectively approach the CBSE and Step 1 USMLE.

Keynote Speakers:

1. Dr. Sateesh Arja, MBBS, MHPE, MSPH, FAMEE, PFHEA, FIAMSE, FAcadMEd
   Discussing Medical Education
2. Dr. Jagdish Chander, MBBS, MD, DNB, MAMS
   Post-COVID 19 Mucormycosis: Secret of an Expert (Joining Virtually)
3. Dr. Sirving Keli, M.D, Ph.D
   Surveillance of COVID 19 in Curacao
4. Ms. Zalika Ruddock-Scott, BSc., MD5 Student at AUSOM
   Prevalence of Multiple Sexual Partners and Associations with Early Sexual Initiation and Contraceptive Use: A cross-country analysis of 19 Caribbean countries (Joining Virtually)

Short Presentations: 

Short presentations consist of a 10-15 minute oral presentation alongside a PowerPoint presentation, followed by a brief Q&A session.

1. Dharav Patel (Avalon University Student) – Joining Virtually
2. Mangyung Kandangwa
3. Diana Senior-Cosby
4. Ada Adebola
5. Dr. Tarig
6. Dr. Balaramiah

Abstract Posters consist of a 5 minute oral presentation alongside a printed poster of your abstract. (Note: People join us virtually can see the posters below)