Competition Rules
Online Phase
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Team-Based Participation
Participation is strictly team-based, with each team consisting of 5 ophthalmologists. Registration is only accepted in complete team format.
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Individual Online Assessment
Each team member must complete a customized individual online scientific assessment within the announced timeframe. Late or incomplete submissions will not be accepted.
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Screening Passing Score
The minimum qualifying score for each team is 50%, calculated as the average score of all five team members.
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Online Test Ranking Criteria
Teams are ranked based on:
- Highest total team average score
- Fastest completion time (in case of score ties)
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Selection for On-Ground Phase
Only the top 16 teams achieving the highest and fastest qualifying scores will advance to the on-ground competition phase.
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Mandatory Participation
All five team members must complete the online assessment. Failure of any team member to participate will result in automatic team disqualification.
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Assessment Integrity
Participants must complete the assessment independently and ethically. Any violation of assessment integrity may result in immediate team disqualification.
On-Ground Phase
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Competition Structure
The on-ground phase consists of multiple competitive waves, kicking off during EOS 2026 and continuing until the final ceremony in November 2026.
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Team Continuity
Teams must compete with their originally registered members throughout all on-ground phases. Substitutions or replacements are not permitted.
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Attendance Commitment
Active participation of all team members is required during all on-ground competition waves.
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Absence Notification
In case of unavoidable absence, the participant must notify the organizing committee at least 48 hours before the scheduled wave. Approval is at the committee’s discretion.
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Absence Penalty – First Absence
If absent for one wave, 25% of the prize allocated to that member will be redistributed among remaining team members.
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Absence Penalty – Second Absence
If absent for two waves, the member will be excluded from the competition and 100% of their prize allocation will be redistributed.
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Coaching Role
Each team must nominate one coach for mentorship and preparation support. Coaches must not participate in answering questions or influencing live competition outcomes.
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Fair Play & Conduct
Professional behavior, scientific integrity, and ethical conduct are mandatory. Any misconduct may result in penalties or disqualification.
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Final Authority
All decisions regarding scoring, progression, penalties, and rule interpretation are final and binding as determined by the Elite Minds organizing committee.