One-Year Fellowship in Pain Medicine Final Examination: Examinee Feedback
Final Examination conducted on 20 December
The Final Examination of the One-Year Fellowship in Pain Medicine was conducted on 20th December at Daradia: The Pain Clinic, marking the completion of an intensive year-long academic and clinical training program.
Following the examination, feedback was collected from all examinees. Their responses provide an authentic reflection of the examination process, the academic environment, and the overall learning experience.
Examination Panel
The examination was conducted by a four-member panel, comprising one internal examiner and three external examiners, ensuring balanced and fair evaluation.
- Internal Examiner: Smruti
- External Examiners: Jadon, Shovan, Dipasri
What Examinees Shared in Their Own Words
The feedback revealed consistent themes of fairness, learning, and professionalism. Below are verbatim excerpts from examinees, shared without any editing:
“Good experience.. calm atmosphere”
“Excellent”
“Great”
“It’s great I learned so much even during exam”
**“I am sincerely thankful to the entire Daradia faculty, especial…derstanding in the field of pain intervention.
With regards.”**
“I had an insightful and learning experience.”
“Good, eductional”
**“I am deeply grateful and humbled to share that I secured 2nd … does to me.
With gratitude and respect.
Dr Shobha Yavagal”**
“The best fellowship programme not only in pain, but also overal…and teaching. Best part is doubt clearance and peer discussion.”
“Good”
“Good. Thank you”
“A heartfelt thanks to Gautam Das and the entire Daradia family …nkful for the opportunity and will always cherish this journey.”
These comments reflect not only satisfaction with the examination process but also highlight that the assessment itself contributed to learning and confidence building.
Learning-Focused Assessment Experience
Many examinees specifically noted that the examination encouraged clinical thinking and concept reinforcement, even during the viva. The calm and professional atmosphere allowed candidates to articulate their reasoning clearly and engage in meaningful academic discussion.
The feedback also reflects appreciation for:
- Clear questioning
- Respectful examiner–candidate interaction
- Emphasis on understanding rather than memorisation
Coverage Across Pain Medicine Domains
Examinees reported comprehensive coverage across:
- Interventional pain procedures
- Musculoskeletal ultrasound demonstrations
- C-arm–guided techniques
- Neuropathic and cancer pain management
- Clinical reasoning and complication handling
This reflects the structured curriculum followed throughout the fellowship.
Conclusion
The feedback from examinees of the One-Year Fellowship in Pain Medicine Final Examination (20 December) demonstrates that the assessment was experienced as fair, educational, and clinically meaningful.
Daradia: The Pain Clinic continues to uphold structured training, transparent evaluation, and an academic environment that supports both assessment and learning.
Frequently Asked Questions (Schema-Ready Content)
Q1. When was the One-Year Fellowship in Pain Medicine final examination conducted?
The final examination was conducted on 20th December.
Q2. How many examiners were involved in the examination?
Four examiners were involved—one internal examiner and three external examiners.
Q3. Why are external examiners included in the final examination?
External examiners help maintain objectivity, fairness, and uniform academic standards.
Q4. What was the general feedback from examinees about the examination?
Examinees described the experience as calm, fair, educational, and learning-oriented.
Q5. Did examinees feel they learned during the examination itself?
Yes. Several examinees reported that they learned and reinforced concepts even during the examination.
Q6. What areas of pain medicine were covered in the final examination?
The examination covered interventional pain procedures, musculoskeletal ultrasound, C-arm–guided techniques, neuropathic pain, cancer pain, and clinical decision-making.
Q7. What is the educational approach of the One-Year Fellowship in Pain Medicine at Daradia?
The fellowship focuses on structured learning, clinical reasoning, hands-on skills, and fair assessment.
