The event Action In Distress has been a milestone in terms of equipping students with hands on knowledge in handling Medical emergencies . Organised by the Manipal Academy of Higher Education Student Research Forum , MCODS, Mangalore on 25th January 2018, this program aims to provide Dental students the know how of facing Medical Crises. The program includes stations of demonstration like Choking, Seizures, Chest pain, Anaphylaxis, Hyperglycemia and a hands on Skills Station. It was inaugurated by the Dean of MCODS Mangalore, Dr Dilip G Naik, who was very pleased with the initiative of the forum. Interns of the neighbouring colleges of Mangalore, MCODS, Manipal, AJ Shetty Dental College, Yenepoya Dental College, Srinivas Institute of dental sciences, KMCT dental college also participated in the event.