SYHF 2026

SYHF 2026 · Olympiad

MedIQ Olympiad

Where knowledge becomes power.

A Jeopardy-style medical knowledge tournament for clinical-years medical students. One team per university, eight teams on the live stage, three days in Jeddah.

There is no sign-up form on this site. Your university sends the nomination pack by 29 October 2026.

Nominate your university See the rounds
Eight teams narrow through the quarter-finals and semi-finals to one final, with a third-place match 8 teams Quarter-finals Semi-finals Final Third place
Knockout path: eight teams, quarter-finals on Friday 27 November, semi-finals on Saturday 28 November, then the third-place match and the final on Sunday 29 November.
Teams live
8
Students per team
3–5
Nominations close
29 Oct
On stage
27–29 Nov

What it is

A medical quiz, played like a game show

The MedIQ Olympiad is a competitive medical knowledge tournament that brings together selected medical students from universities across Saudi Arabia.

It is designed for clinical-years medical students. It goes beyond recall: teams are tested on knowledge and clinical reasoning, and also on speed, teamwork, strategy and decision-making under pressure.

  • TestsMedical knowledge
  • TestsClinical reasoning
  • TestsSpeed
  • TestsTeamwork
  • TestsStrategy
  • TestsDecision-making under pressure

What it is for

  1. Promote academic excellence and healthy competition among medical students.
  2. Strengthen clinical reasoning and rapid decision-making in a competitive setting.
  3. Encourage teamwork, communication and strategic thinking between team members.
  4. Create a national platform that connects medical students from selected universities.
  5. Celebrate high-performing medical students through a live academic competition.

How a match works

Eight questions, and a few power cards

Teams compete head-to-head in a Jeopardy-style Medical Showdown. The quarter-finals, also called the Round of 8, are the first in-person knockout stage. The semi-finals, third-place match and Grand Final follow.

  1. Pick a specialty

    Each team selects a medical specialty from the board.

  2. Answer for points

    Questions are multiple-choice and carry different point values.

  3. Eight questions each

    Every team plays eight questions in its match.

  4. Play your power cards

    Teams can use strategic power cards to change the course of a match.

Who it is for

One team per university

The Olympiad is for clinical-years medical students. Each university nominates a single team, and every member must come from that university.

  • One team per university.
  • Each team has 3 to 5 medical students from the same university.
  • Participants are clinical-years medical students.
  • Nominations come from the university, not from individual students.
  • Eight teams advance to the live competition at SYHF.

Not on a team? Every round is on the forum programme. Come and watch from the floor.

University nomination

The nomination pack, item by item

Nominations open on 14 October 2026 and close on 29 October 2026. An official university nomination must include everything below.

  • An official nomination letter listing all team members and the team leader.
  • A copy of the university ID for each participant.
  • Each participant’s full four-part name, in Arabic and in English.
  • Each participant’s active university email.
  • Each participant’s contact number.
  • Each participant’s current academic year.

The full timeline

From nomination to the final

  1. 14 Oct 2026

    University nominations open

    Universities begin sending their nomination packs.

  2. 29 Oct 2026

    Nominations close

    Eight teams go on to the live competition at SYHF.

  3. Fri 27 Nov · 18:00 – 21:00

    Quarter-finals

    8 teams to 4 · Olympiad Stage

  4. Sat 28 Nov · 09:00 – 12:00

    Semi-finals

    4 teams to 2 finalists · Olympiad Stage

  5. Sun 29 Nov

    Third-place match

    Part of the final day.

  6. Sun 29 Nov · 16:00 – 17:00

    Final

    Championship final · Main Stage

  7. Sun 29 Nov · 19:30 – 21:00

    Closing Ceremony

    Winners are announced and the Olympiad closes.

See the full agenda Venue & travel Live standings

The deal

What teams give, and what they get

What teams commit to

  • Being available throughout 26–29 November 2026 for all competition rounds and related activities.
  • Sending a complete nomination pack by 29 October 2026.
  • Fielding one team of 3 to 5 students from the same university.

What teams receive

  • A certificate of participation, for every participating team.
  • A place on the live stage at SYHF 2026, for the eight qualified teams.
  • A national platform that connects medical students from selected universities.

FAQ

Questions, answered

How do we enter the Olympiad?

There is no sign-up form on this site. Your university sends the official nomination pack to competitions@syhf-ksa.com between 14 and 29 October 2026.

Can I enter alone or with friends from different universities?

No. Each university nominates one team of 3 to 5 medical students, all from that university.

Who can take part?

Clinical-years medical students, nominated by their university.

How many teams compete live?

Eight teams advance to the live competition at SYHF.

What is the nomination deadline?

29 October 2026.

When do we need to be in Jeddah?

Qualified teams must be available throughout 26–29 November 2026 for all rounds and related activities.

What do teams receive?

Every participating team receives a certificate of participation.

Can I watch?

Yes. The quarter-finals, semi-finals and final are on the forum programme. The final is on the Main Stage on Sunday 29 November.

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