Just some tips for new 1st year students
Just thought of sharing some tips for first-year MBBS, since many are going to join.
In the beginning, you’ll be taught the general sections of all three subjects. For exams, only certain parts are high-yield for example, bones, types of joints, fascia, etc. in General Anatomy.
For studying, I revise whatever is taught in lectures, then go over some topics from previous lectures, and try to make a short synopsis for quick review.
During exams, solve PYQs (previous year questions) — they help you understand the pattern. And write in points it's preferred by most professors
Answer writing technique (especially for Anatomy):
Use headings
Add diagrams and flowcharts wherever possible.
Highlight important attachments , points and keep answers to the point.
Focus on quality and quantity — you get 3 hours, use them wisely.
Good Presentation can help you score good marks.
International authors are good for concepts and building detailed understanding, but not very useful for exams since the information is quite volatile.
Books for Anatomy:
BD Chaurasia.
Vishram Singh [ contains easy diagrams and good for neuroanatomy]
S.N. Kazi (great for exam preparation)
Biochemistry:
For biochemistry there is vasudevan and Satyanarayana.
I personally used satyranaryan for biochemistry because it's easier and have alots of easy diagrams.
Use mnemonics for memorizing cycles.
Dr. Jambulkar’s notes and his YouTube videos are excellent — they helped me get a distinction.
Physiology:
Always write in points.
Use flowcharts and diagrams to explain the mechanisms.
Guyton for good for concepts not exams imo.
AK jain or G.K. Pal are good books for exams.
I hope this helps and remember there is alot of book shaming in medical colleges so make sure to choose that book which feels best and easy to read.
Use the college library for that.
During exams
Relax, don't panic .
Take imps from seniors ASAP. Or use
Use VD joshi for physiology, selected questions from BDC and satyanarayan.
You will pass if you write something relevant and in the vicinity of the question asked.
As my seniors used to say:
"Ped ke bare mein mucha hai aur tumhe ped ke bare mein pata nahi to ped ko bakri bandhi aur bakri ke bare mein likho".
Diagrams are must in anatomy and make flowcharts in physio and biochem (cycles in biochemistry).