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    USMLE MBBS Preparing for USMLE during MBBS

    The United States Medical Licensing Exam (USMLE) USMLE; a three-step exam that should be passed to apply for residency in the USA. Step 1 is an MCQ-based test related to the basics of medical knowledge. Step 2 clinical knowledge (CK) and Step 3 are based on clinical knowledge and skills. During...
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    MBBS How to manage your time

    MBBS is a journey unlike any other. It sets before you an ocean of knowledge and beckons to your sense of curiosity. It is a behemoth that can swallow you whole and then spit you out the other end, reformed into a single dimensional being, repurposed to perform a single role; that of a doctor...
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    MBBS Hospital work in MBBS (Pakistan)

    Hospital work is an important part of your training during MBBS and if you skip this one, you will be at a great loss. This training is based on adopting appropriate attitude towards the patients, following the protocol for diagnosis and treatment, and if you are in a resource limited country...
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    MBBS Ophthalmology in MBBS (Pakistan)

    Eye may seem to be a complex structure but its syllabus for the exam is as small as its size is; which can be covered easily in a short time. Learning outcomes: To be able to understand the normal structure and function of the eye. To be able to relate the clinical manifestations in the eye to...
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    MBBS Pathology is MBBS (Pakistan)

    Pathology is the most important subject of medical education and if you study it right, medicine will be a piece of cake for you. Learning Outcomes: To be able to understand the concepts of pathology To be able to interpret the knowledge of pathology to solve clinical scenarios To be able to...
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    MBBS ENT in MBBS (Pakistan)

    This is a unique subject as it mixes together the concepts of surgery and medicine into a beautiful amalgam. Otorhinolaryngology is the subject that deals with the diseases of ear nose and throat, hence the name, ENT. Learning outcomes: To get an expert understanding of the clinical anatomy of...
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    MBBS Exam pattern in India and tips to prepare

    Hello everyone. Today, I am going to discuss MBBS exam pattern in India and also share tips on how to prepare and succeed in these. General distribution of MBBS syllabus As we know, MBBS is a relatively long course, lasting 4.5 years, wherein a total 19 subjects, distributed over nine semesters...
  8. Pooja Gupta

    Introduction Doctor from India

    Hi. I am Dr. Pooja, a Pathology Consultant from New Delhi, India. I will share my views & experiences to help younger colleagues during their MBBS journey.
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    MBBS Surviving the wards

    So you're a student on the wards but you feel totally lost. I've been there and I know how it feels to stick out like a sore thumb while at the same time feeling like everyone thinks you're a waste of space. Here are some tips I've learned about surviving ward sessions: 1. Be on the lookout...
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    MBBS Community Medicine in MBBS (Pakistan)

    This is a subject that usually doesn’t get much attention however its importance cannot be understated. This is the subject that makes the foundation of all healthcare policies of the state. Learning outcomes: To understand the basics of bio-statistics, epidemiology of diseases, preventative...
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    MBBS Forensic Medicine and Toxicology in MBBS (Pakistan)

    Either you love this subject with all your heart, or you hate it with all your heart. There is no in between. Forensic medicine mainly deals with examination and assessment of individuals who have been—or are suspected to have been—injured or killed by external influence such as trauma or...
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    Introduction Dr Faisal from Pakistan.

    Hi I'm Dr Faisal from Pakistan, currently working as a house surgeon in Sargodha DHQ Civil Hospital. I'm here to write real case reviews along my journey. I hope my content will be informative and up to mark.
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    MBBS Physiology in MBBS(Pakistan)

    Physiology is a pretty lengthy subject but is the easiest of all the basic science subjects. It is pretty important as it sets the base for your clinical studies so you should study it carefully. Learning outcomes: To understand the basic concepts of physiology To be able to interpret the...
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    MBBS Things I learned from my lecturers

    Things no one told me about medical school when it comes to lecturers/professors 1. There's gonna be doctors who insist that their technique is the right technique 2. You might get scolded by another doctor for following one doctor's method 3. There's gonna be doctors who don't actually care...
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    MBBS How to survive medical school (mentally)

    Mental health is a rising subject and yet it's one of the most overlooked issues in healthcare and medical school. Here are some tips I've found and learned as my mental health took a huge hit after joining MBBS. How to stay sane in medical school: Pre-clinical years 1. Remember that you're...
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    MBBS Anatomy in MBBS (Pakistan)

    Anatomy is a complex subject and it may seem to be a big deal, but if your study technique is right you can tackle it effectively. Learning Outcomes: To know the orientation, gross structure, histology and blood, nerve and lymphatic supply of organs of the body. To be able to understand the...
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    MBBS Pharmacology in MBBS (Pakistan)

    Pharmacology is a subject that requires a lot of memorization. But there is one thing that must be kept in mind. You cannot memorize a lot of stuff, if you don’t understand it first. Learning outcomes: As always, you need to organize for yourselves a set of learning outcomes that you need to...
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    MBBS Biochemistry in MBBS (Pakistan)

    Biochemistry in MBBS Biochemistry is a fairly complex subject. But there are a ton of resources that can help you get through it. Leaning Outcomes: Understanding the concepts and then internalizing them. Many clinical diseases have their basic pathology grounded in Biochemistry. So you...
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    MBBS MBBS| Journey before destination

    Five years is a long time, especially when coupled with the grueling routine of med school. Right? Wrong! I see so many people around me complaining all the time about how hard it is to get through MBBS, and how hard it is to pass the professional exams. I will not say that they are a piece of...
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    Introduction MBBS student from KEMU

    Hello I am a student of MBBS currently in the 4th year of my studies. I am student of King Edward Medical University which is one of the most prestigious public sector medical institutions of Pakistan. On this forum, I hope to learn and share my own knowledge!