How to score high in MBBS 2nd year

In the second year of your MBBS journey, you will have to master a total of 7 subjects. Out of them, 4 subjects are crucial and carry maximum weightage. These are – Pathology, Microbiology, Pharmacology, and Forensics. In 2nd year, you have maximum time to prepare for these 7 subjects. For your MBBS 2nd year preparation, you must focus on getting clarity on concepts and building a solid foundation. This will also help you with your PG specialization in case you decide to pursue one after completing MBBS.  

To score high in MBBS 2nd year, here are a few things you need to maintain all year round.

1.       Refer to high-quality study material 

Whether it is a reference book, bundles of study notes, or MBBS 2nd year online courses, unless it contains top graded content designed by eminent subject experts, stick to your textbook only. In the second year of MBBS, you can practise questions that will test your knowledge of concepts. Questions might come from intricate details about topics. Only a superior quality study material can provide you with updated knowledge, case-based scenarios, a practical understanding of various medical situations, and more .

2.       Prepare a timetable best suited for your preparation

It is not easy to go through a vast number of topics, practise tons of MCQs and clinical case scenarios, and also revise the previously-learned concepts on a daily basis. But to score high, you have to make time for all these in your routine. For MBBS 2nd year preparation, it is advised that you create a timetable allocating adequate time to each subject while setting learning aims that seem achievable- right at the onset of the second year of MBBS.

3.       Seek help from experts/seniors if you’re stuck

Whenever you are having doubts about a concept, ask an expert, who could be your teacher or your seniors. To grasp concepts at your own pace, it is better to subscribe to a well-known learning platform and get doubts cleared by online lecturers. In other instances, you can discuss them with your peers to get clarity. 


FAQs

1.       What if I don’t do well while practicing MCQs at home?

Ans. In that case, identify your learning gaps first. A good MBBS 2nd-year online course can help you do that. Usually, renowned learning platforms offering 2ndyear online course has tie-ups with eminent subject experts across India, who take face-to-face interactive, doubt-clearing classes and also provide personal guidance to aspirants.

2.       Is it mandatory to prepare a timetable for studying in MBBS?

Ans. A timetable will help you with time management. Otherwise, it will be difficult for you to focus on all subjects equally.

3.       Any tips for preparing MBBS well?

Ans. Paper presentations, highlighting important topics and pointers, and underlining highlights, making flowcharts, diagrams and tables will help you grasp information faster, and revise easily.


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