ASPA 2026 Brain Teaser Challenge Series
The ASPA 2026 Brain Teaser Challenge Series is an initiative by the Asian Society of Paediatric Anaesthesia to promote learning and engagement in paediatric anaesthesia in the lead-up to the ASPA 2026 conference at CMC Vellore. Participants will receive periodic brain teaser challenge questions of varying difficulty and score value.
Each brain teaser challenge will consist of Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs) divided by difficulty level:
| Level | Difficulty | Marks |
| Basic | Foundational / recall-based | 5 |
| Moderate | Clinical application level | 10 |
| Hard | Advanced / scenario-based | 20 |
| Game Changer | Concept integration / rare scenario | 40 |
The release pattern will evolve over the months leading up to ASPA 2026:
- • Till February 2026:
1) One question per month (covering all 4 levels: Basic, Moderate, Hard, and Game Changer).
2) Example: 4 questions total each month. - • March to June 2026:
Two questions per month (Moderate and Hard levels only). - • July & August 2026:
Weekly questions (Basic and Game Changer levels).
Participants can submit answers through the ASPA Brain Teaser Portal link provided each month. Detailed submission instructions and deadlines will accompany each challenge.
Each question carries a fixed mark value as per its difficulty. Scores are cumulative, and performance will be tracked throughout the brain teaser challenge series. Bonus points may be awarded for early or consistent participation.
The Brain Teaser challenge is open to:
- • Trainees and practitioners in anaesthesia
- • Members of ASPA
- • Paediatric anaesthesia enthusiasts across Asia
Top scorers will receive certificates of merit and special recognition at ASPA 2026. Details of prizes and leaderboards will be announced closer to the conference.
The Game Changer question is designed to challenge even experienced practitioners — testing rare, integrated, or innovative scenarios in paediatric anaesthesia. It can significantly boost your monthly score!
Participants are encouraged to review:
- • Core paediatric anaesthesia textbooks
- • Recent ASPA guidelines and updates
- • Case discussions and journal club topics
- • Scientific journals
Previous questions, answers, and monthly scoreboards will be archived on the ASPA 2026 Brain Teaser Portal under the Brain Teaser section.
The question will be displayed only for …. seconds/minutes. Ensure that you have a stable internet connection and log in at least 5 mins prior to the challenge time.
FAQs for Abstract Submission
Conference registration is mandatory for all abstract submissions. You should register for the conference prior to the abstract submission, as the online abstract submission page requires you to enter your conference registration details.
You can access the detailed abstract submission guidelines on the ASIAPACON 2026 web page if you click on the presentations icon and then select Abstract guidelines from the drop down menu. Please follow the guidelines to prepare your abstract before submission.
A conference delegate can present a maximum of 2 abstracts- one under each category (original research studies OR case reports/ case series).
The abstracts must be submitted in one of the two categories:
- A) Original research study (Retrospective / Prospective Observational studies, Systematic Reviews and Meta Analyses, RCTs , Studies of diagnostic accuracy, Prospective surveys, Quality improvement studies or Educational intervention related studies)
- B) Case series (including 3 to 10 patients) / Case reports
All abstracts have to be submitted online via the ASIAPACON 2026 web page. Click on the Presentations icon on the web page and then select Online abstract submission from the drop down menu. Alternatively, go to the Quick links at the bottom of the web page and click on the Abstract submission link to submit your abstract.
The abstract committee will send an email confirming that your abstract is accepted for presentation at the conference. The details regarding preparation of the e-poster for the final presentation and the date and schedule for the e-poster presentation will be intimated to the presenting author via email.
Initially, you need to submit only the abstract. The abstract committee will inform you regarding the preparation of the E-poster (detailed guidelines) for presentation at the conference, at a later date via email.
You can attend the conference without submitting an abstract. However, conference registration is mandatory if you wish to present an e-poster/ paper.