Welcome to Dr. Deepak’s v-CAT (Virtual Cardiac Auscultation Training). By accessing or enrolling in our online workshops, courses, or services, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following terms and conditions:
- General Overview
- The v-CAT workshop, including “Medicine Heist” and “ECG: The Right (Write) Approach,” is an educational initiative created by Dr. Deepak Kumar P (Professor of Medicine, VIMS & RC).
- These terms apply to all participants, including medical students, residents, and healthcare professionals.
- Intellectual Property Rights
- All workshop materials, original graphics, audio recordings of heart sounds, course structure, and content derived from the book Doctor’s Assistant — Your Partner in Clinical Practice are the exclusive intellectual property of Dr. Deepak Kumar P.
- Participants are strictly prohibited from recording, downloading, reproducing, distributing, or sharing any workshop content, visuals, or recordings without prior written permission.
- Workshop Participation & Competency Assessment
- Enrolled participants must attend the 120-minute virtual session and complete both the Pre-Test and Post-Test for competency evaluation.
- Access to the workshop links and materials is granted strictly for individual use and cannot be shared with non-registered individuals.
- Pricing & Registration
- The registration fee for medical students and residents is ₹3,000 (or as specified during registration).
- Registration is confirmed only upon successful payment receipt.
- Limitation of Liability
- The v-CAT training is designed as a supplementary educational tool to enhance clinical skills and cardiac auscultation competency under Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME).
- It is not a substitute for formal clinical judgment or hospital-based patient care.