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Things I wish I knew before starting MBBS
Now that I am in final year, I realize how many things I would have done differently — from study techniques to networking to mental health management.
First time I saw a code blue — nothing prepares you for it
I was on my medicine posting when a patient suddenly collapsed. The senior resident started CPR and I just froze. No one teaches you how to feel in these moments.
PW MedEd vs Marrow vs PrepLadder — comprehensive comparison 2025
After using all three platforms for 8 months of NEET-PG prep, here is my unbiased review covering video quality, question banks, test series, and value for money.
Batchmates who only study 4 hours and still top exams — how?
I study 10 hours daily and barely pass. My batchmate studies 4 hours and is in the top 5. Is it intelligence or study technique? I am genuinely frustrated.
Dumbest thing a senior told you during internship?
My senior told me that normal saline is 'blue because the salt is blue' and I genuinely believed it for 2 weeks before checking the bag label myself.
How do you deal with toxic residency HODs?
I am a first-year MD resident and my HOD publicly humiliates me during grand rounds almost every week. I feel like quitting. Anyone else been through this?
Mnemonic to remember the branches of the external carotid artery
Here is a simple mnemonic I came up with: 'Some Lovers Try Positions That They Can't Handle' — Superior Thyroid, Lingual, Facial, etc. What mnemonics do you use?
Anatomy viva horror stories — share yours
My professor asked me to name all branches of the internal iliac artery while I was still halfway through exposing the anterior abdominal wall. I blanked for 5 minutes.
Daily routine for NEET-PG preparation — 12 hours realistic schedule
A lot of people ask how to manage 12-hour study days. Here is my realistic schedule with breaks, exercise, and revision slots that actually worked without burnout.
How I scored 650+ in NEET-PG — my study plan for 6 months
I consistently scored around 600 in my mocks but managed to push to 650+ on the final attempt. Here is exactly what I did differently in the last 6 months leading up to the exam.
How to write a killer case presentation that impresses your professor
After getting praised by my professor for a case presentation, multiple juniors asked me for tips. Here is a detailed guide on structure, differentials, and handling viva questions.
Is Dermatology really worth the insane NEET-PG cutoff?
Rank 650 in NEET-PG and I can barely get a seat in DVL. Is the competition justified? I heard private practice is great but government job opportunities are limited.
AIIMS Delhi vs PGI Chandigarh vs JIPMER — which one is better?
Stuck between these three top institutes for MD Medicine. I have rank 450 and trying to decide which college offers the best clinical exposure, research opportunities, and overall experience.
ET tube size calculation for pediatrics — easy trick
Lots of interns struggle with pediatric airway. Quick trick: ET size = (age/4) + 4 for uncuffed. For cuffed: (age/4) + 3. Depth = 3x ET size. Share your tricks!
60-year-old smoker with hemoptysis — chest X-ray shows cavitary lesion
A 60-year-old male, chronic smoker, presents with hemoptysis and weight loss. Chest X-ray shows a thick-walled cavitary lesion in the right upper lobe. What is the most likely diagnosis?
Hostel vs private accommodation for PG — what do you prefer?
My college offers hostel rooms but they are 40-year-old buildings with cockroach infestations. Paying 12k per month for a shared flat nearby. What would you choose?
A 12-year-old with fever, rash, and joint pain — what is your differential?
A 12-year-old girl presents with high-grade fever for 5 days, erythematous maculopapular rash on trunk, and painful swollen knees and ankles. No cough or cold symptoms.
What is your go-to drug for anaphylaxis when epinephrine is not available?
During a rural posting, we ran out of epinephrine ampoules and a patient developed anaphylaxis. The senior used IV hydrocortisone and IM pheniramine. Would that be enough?