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Academic Olympiad for medical sciences students focuses on areas that require reflection, reasoning and problem solving and that are generally neglected in the official education system and evaluation of medical students. Previously, it was administered in three areas of scientific thinking in basic sciences, clinical reasoning and health system management. In order to cover, philosophical reflection and analysis on health issues, Philosophy of Medicine was added to the previous areas. This paper explains the process of designing the theoretical framework and implementing the Philosophy of Medicine Exam.
Philosophy of Medicine Exam was designed in four phases: developing the framework for designing the exam questions, selecting the topics of the exam, preparing the exam questions and running the exam. Philosophy of Medicine Exams were held for the first time in the seventh National Olympiad for Medical Sciences Students in the summer of 2015 in both individual and group competition phases.
With the contribution of faculties with relevant specialties for 12 months, the framework for designing the exam questions was developed; it aimed at evaluating philosophical knowledge, philosophical analysis and philosophical debate. The topics included ontology and epistemology of health and disease as well as diagnosis and treatment. For the individual competition, 75 questions in the philosophical knowledge exam and four questions in the philosophical analysis exam were asked; 106 medical sciences students participated in this phase nationwide. In the group phase, eight three-student teams competed by debating on three issues.
The Philosophy of Medicine Exam in the Olympiad showed that initiating and promoting the philosophical view in the health domain is achievable. Large participation of students across the nation and cooperation of faculty members suggest that philosophy of medicine could be a crucial interdisciplinary filed in the health discourse, and research and education in this area should be taken into account.

It is attempted to identify creative and talented individuals and to ensure the satisfaction of volunteers through creating a joyful atmosphere in scientific Olympiads. The aim of the present study was to assess the level of satisfaction of candidates with the quality of the 5th National Medical Sciences Olympiad in Iran. This cross-sectional study was conducted in the summer of 2013. The study population consisted of the candidates of the 5th National Medical Sciences Olympiad among the medical universities of Iran. The subjects were selected through census method. The data collection tool was a questionnaire designed by the researcher and its validity and reliability were confirmed. Data were analyzed using SPSS software at a significance level of P < 0.050. Of the 222 studied candidates around the country, 67 individuals (30.2%) studied Basic Sciences, 52 (23.4%) Clinical Reasoning, 67 (30.2%) Management of Health Systems, and 36 (16.2%) Art in Medical Education. The mean satisfaction level of candidates with the quality of this national Olympiad was 3.2 ± 1.1, and with the content and functionality of this Olympiad was 3.3 ± 1.2. There was a significant relationship between gender and satisfaction with the quality of the Olympiad (P = 0.002). There was a significant relationship between age (P = 0. 010, r = 0. 131), semester (P = 0. 019, r = 0.122), and academic type (P = 0. 019) and satisfaction with content and functionality of this Olympiad. Satisfaction with quality, content, and functionality of the 5th Olympiad was at a moderate level, and thus, requires improvements.

Scientific Olympiads, with an emphasis on deep understanding of text contents, creativity, problem-solving and teamwork skills, can help and reinforce societies to solve future problems. This study aimed to evaluate the role of the Fifth National Medolympiad in empowering and building loyalty from the appointees’ point of view. This cross sectional study was conducted in the summer of 2013. The study population were the candidates of the fifth national medolympiad among the medical universities around the country who were selected in the census as the study samples. The data collection instrument was a questionnaire made by the researcher and its validity and reliability were confirmed. Data were analyzed in SPSS18 software at a significance level of P<0.05. Out of the 222 appointees, the satisfaction level about the intrasectoral activities inside the university was 3±1.2 out of 5 score. The level of development in individual capacities was 3.5±1 and the level of creating loyalty was 3.9±1.1. There was a significant relationship between the academic type of the university and satisfaction rate about the university activities (P=0.000). There was a significant relationship between age, degree, academic course and the level of development in individual capacities (P=0.025 & r=-0.115), (P=0.000 & r=-0.131), (P=0.004). Also, there was a significant negative relationship between age, degree, academic course, and creating loyalty. The performance of the fifth national medolympiad about intrasectoral activites inside the universities, was moderate, in developing the individual capacities was higher than the average, and in creating loyalty was almost high which needs improvement for some functions.

Scientific Olympiads aim to evaluate the level of creativity, problem-solving skills, ability to reasoning, decision- making and team working skills among the participants. Talented students can be recognized by Olympiads to provide them more focused mentorship and training. This study aims to evaluate the quality and content of the 4th Medical Student' Scientific Olympiad (Med Olympiad) in Iran. This cross -sectional study was conducted in 2012-2013 on the participants of the 4th Med Olympiad of Iran. The research sample was selected by census. Data collection was performed by a researcher-made questionnaire validated by the investigators. Among the 320 participants from four groups, 61 students (27%) reported the coaching activities of their university high and very high, 76 students (34%) moderate and 88 students (39%) low and very low. The quality of Med Olympiad competition reported 3.1/5±1 and the achievmnet of goals was reported 3.1±1. There was a significant correlation between the level of preparedness in medical universities and ranking of the university (P=0.001). There was no significant correlation between age, sex, academic grade, education, the domain in which the students participated, preparedness level, quality of the competition and access to Med Olympiad goals (P>0.05). Preparation of universities, quality of Med Olympiad and achieving the goals were area for improvements for the next Med Olympiad.

Scientific Olympiads are planned to identify creative, innovative, and the most talented students. These competitions create cheerful environments in order to increase the capabilities and motivation of the students. Satisfaction and loyalty of the participants are suitable characteristics to evaluate the efficacy of an Olympiad. This study was performed to evaluate the success rate of the 4th Scientific Olympiad of Medical Students of Iran about empowerment and loyalty in the participants’ viewpoints. This cross-sectional study was conducted in 2012-13 on the participants of the 4th Medolympiad of Iran. The research sample was selected by census. Data collection was performed by a researcher-made questionnaire, the validity and reliability of which were confirmed. The data were analyzed using SPSS software at significant level of < 0.05. Among the 320 participants from 4 groups, 62 students (27%) were in the domain of basic science, 50 students (22%) in clinical reasoning, 56 students (24%) in health management, and 61 students (27%) in innovation. The mean score of preparation in the Universities of Medical Sciences was 2.5 ± 1.1 (out of the total score of 5). The 4th Medolympiad gained a score of 3.2 ± 1.1 out of 5 in personal empowerment and 3.7 ± 1.2 out of 5 in loyalty. There was a significant correlation between the level of preparation in Medical Universities and the type of university (P < 0.001). There was a significant correlation between the level of loyalty and the type of university (P < 0.001). Moreover, there was a significant correlation between the level of loyalty and academic degree of students (P = 0.029). The success rate of the 4th Medolympiad in terms of empowerment and loyalty of students was higher than the moderate level; therefore, it is necessary to improve the subsequent periods.

Health system management is regarded a chief duty and skill of health care providers. However, medical students do not receive enough training for it. The first national Olympiad for students of medical sciences was designed to motivate students for acquiring managerial skills, improve reasoning and problem solving skills, and also propagate team working in students in an excitingly competitive and joyful atmosphere. Designing a model for the olympiad included four phases: building up a framework for designing the exam questions, determining topics of the exam, setting the exam questions and administering it, and finally judging. In summer 2009 the first national olympiad for the students of medical sciences on reasoning & decision making in health system management was held in Isfahan University of Medical Sciences. The first two days of the five-day-long open source olympiad were spent on individual competition. The following three days were devoted to group competitions. Six groups of three Students competed in this part. After 19 months, with the help of a large group of university teachers with related specialties, a framework for the selection of the exam questions was built up. The themes of the Olympiad were decided to be Health policy and health economics. The topic for group competition phase was current problems in implementation of the family physician project in Iran. In the individual competition phase, the students were to answer 194 questions and in the group phase they were asked 3 open-ended questions. 106 students studying different medical fields nationwide participated in the event; 71 students (66.98%) were girls. most participants were students of medicine (33 students) and others were students of nursing (26 students), health management (20 students), and other fields of study (27 students). Considering the significance of medical student's awareness of heath system management and the importance of improving reasoning and decision making abilities in them, holding such examinations could facilitate the achievement of these objectives.

The first national medical science Olympiad suggested by Isfahan University of Medical Sciences was hold in 2009 in Isfahan. The venture had the mission to identify and flourish potentials in Iranian medical science students - the health system's capital. The ministry of health in collaboration with the affiliated universities hosted 364 medical science students. Students formed teams of three members and competed excitingly in a friendly atmosphere in solving problems which could help promote our health system or basic medical sciences. To reach better coordination, meetings with authorities of ministry of health and academic members of universities were held. 35 academic members from 13 universities formed committees to set questions/ problems to be discussed and solved. Questions were of Key features, scenario, script concordance, matching, and open ended types. Individual and group tests on three domains (clinical reasoning, basic science reasoning, and health system managerial reasoning) were held in 2 days each. To assess the quality of the tests and also the Olympiad itself, students were asked to take part in a survey. Most participants (94%) believed there was a difference between the Olympiad and the usual university exams. Also about 60% found the quality of the event satisfactory and 72% said they would encourage friends to take part in the following year’s Olympiad. It appears that such events, creating an exciting and happy atmosphere, could help nurture educational creativity in students and inspire them to go beyond routine studying and thus fill certain educational gaps in health system. The Olympiad being the first medical experience of the kind, further studies and modifications will certainly be necessary to improve it further.