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All You Need to Know about MRCP Exam

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  What is MRCP exam? The full form of MRCP (UK) is Membership of the Royal Colleges of Physicians of the United Kingdom. The MRCP is basically a postgraduate medical training program in the United Kingdom. To understand what MRCP exam is and find the way to crack it in the first attempt, one has to understand the structure of this exam first. In order to successfully pass the MRCP exam, an aspirant has to crack three levels – MRCP (UK) Part 1, MRCP (UK) Part 2, and MRCP (UK) Part 2 Clinical examination (PACES). In MRCP (UK) Part 1, aspirants will get two three-hour MCQ papers. Clinical science subjects will be covered in this paper. In MRCP (UK) Part 2, aspirants will get two three-hour MCQ papers. The subjects or topics will cover prognosis, diagnosis, investigation, and management of the illness. In the final part, which is MRCP (UK) Part 2 clinical (PACES), an aspirant can expect to face a series of 5 clinical stations. Each of the stations will be assessed by a minimum of two

Guidelines to Prepare for MRCOG Part 1 Exams

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  Member of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, abbreviated as MRCOG, is one of the most sought after qualification for an aspiring gynecologist. In order to add this top class qualification beside one's name, an aspirant has to clear three parts of the MRCOG examination. The first part of MRCOG is a Computer Based test. Two CBT examinations are included in part 1. In each CBT, an aspirant has to answer 100 questions in 2.5 hours. There is no minimum score requirement, however an aspirant has to mark maximum number of correct answers to get qualified for the MRCOG part 2 exam. These two papers of MRCOG part 1 examination are usually held in a single day. There will be a break of one hour between both the papers. For appearing in MRCOG exam Part 1, an aspirant must fill application form first and get their eligibility checked, declare expression of interest, and then book the exam.                                                                                    

Why Choose Obstetrics and Gynecology as a Career?

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  After completing MBBS, if an aspirant wants advanced training in gynecology and obstetrics, a postgraduate degree becomes the first choice because it involves a wide range of course work, clinical rotations, and more. It also brings forth vast opportunities for research. Obtaining a post-graduate degree in obstetrics and gynecology is seen as a stepping stone to a successful career as a top gynecologist and obstetrician. Advanced reproductive health, pregnancies with varying degrees of risk factors, infertility, pelvic-related problems, oncology gynecology, family planning, minimally invasive surgeries, foetal health and medicine, adolescent health and medicine, diseases of the breast, research opportunities, and other topics are covered in the PG OBGYN curriculum. The PG OBGYN course is a specialized one and obtaining an MD/MS degree can prove to be more fruitful for an aspirant in the long run. In India, the success parameters for MD and MS differ hugely. It is advised that be

How to Become a Successful Pediatrician in India

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Pediatricians deal with a wide range of ailments in infants and young children that range from the common cold to more complex ones involving the organs, musculoskeletal system, nervous system, respiratory system, etc. If you are wondering how to becomea pediatrician , here is a complete guide. The journey to becoming a successful pediatrician in India is a long one. An aspirant has to proceed step-by-step to obtain the degree of pediatrician. The steps are given below –  The first step is, of course, completing the 10 + 2 education in the science stream. A good score in the board exam is also necessary. The second step is appearing for the NEET-UG entrance exam. Getting a good score and rank paves the way for admission to medical undergraduate courses. The third step is completing the bachelor's degree in medical sciences. In India, MBBS is the most popular bachelor's degree in medicine. One must get enrolled for this degree in an MCI-recognized medical college. The du

How to Prepare for Microbiology in MBBS?

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Microbiology is the subject that deals with microscopic observations. That is, not only does this subject deal with the hundreds and thousands of microorganisms that exist in our world, but also with the infectious disease in order to deal with the etiology, pathogenesis, laboratory diagnosis, treatment and control of infections. Given below are 10 tips for learning microbiology concepts in MBBS. Tip 1: A student must attend all the lectures and practical sessions in order to have clarity over the subject. To learn and get the concepts clear, one should refer to standard textbooks and can enroll in good online microbiology courses. After one has finished learning a chapter, a student can dedicate a day to learning the long-form questions and answers related to the chapter. During this time, they can consult good books on microbiology, like the Apurba Sastry microbiology book , where the most important parts of a concept are covered under long format questions.  Tip 2: Concepts o

5 Best Ways to Learn Pharmacology in MBBS

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Pharmacology is one of the important subjects in MBBS. Without knowledge of this vital subject, it is not possible to administer a proper cure to any disease or disorder. The concepts of physiology, biochemistry, pathology, microbiology, etc. require in-depth integration with the names, nature, classifications, and effects of hundreds of drugs. Hence, an MBBS student might find himself or herself overloaded with drug information and concepts during the time of preparation. Tedious sessions of revision, understanding complex mechanisms related to drugs can hinder the actual learning of an aspirant. Overwhelmed by the sheer amount of information, it is not unusual for an aspirant to confuse the names and nature of drugs, apply the mechanism of one drug to another, and fail to recall the exact after effects. An online Pharmacology course can help students greatly to understand and memorize the concepts of the subject. Given below are the five best ways to master pharmacology - 1- Be

What is the Scope of MD Ophthalmology?

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After completing MD Ophthalmology , a post graduate student can explore a number of career opportunities. At the time of completion of the post-graduation degree, a medical student acquires extensive knowledge of theoretical aspects, and also gains adequate experience from real life medical scenarios. Ophthalmology is the branch of science that deals with one of the sensory organs of the human body- the eyes. During post graduation specialization in Ophthalmology, a student updates themselves with up-to-date knowledge of anatomy and physiology of eyes, functions of muscles and fluids of the eye, and eye-related diseases and treatments. Gaining experience from an internship and postings equips a medical student to choose the best specialty that suits his or her passion, knowledge, and skills. There is a lot of scope for the MD Ophthalmologist. They can choose any of the following career prospect: Clinical Practice:  An ophthalmology post graduate student can choose to be at th

How to Become a Pediatrician In India?

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There is no shortcut to success. One has to put in hours of dedication, sweat, and focus to make one's dream come true and become a top pediatrician in India. The entire journey of becoming a pediatrician can be divided into two parts. The first part is achieving the desired academic qualification and license to practice. The second part is gaining experience while practicing and bringing smiles to the faces of patients. Read along to find out how to become a pediatrician in India -  Complete the 12 th board with basic science subjects. For pursuing MBBS, crack the NEET-UG entrance examination with the required cut off score for admission. Then, complete 4.5 years of undergraduate study (MBBS) + 1 year of mandatory internship in a government or private healthcare facility. For pursuing three-year MD/MS degree, crack NEET-PG or INI-CET entrance examination with the required cut off score for the specialization. Complete 3 year post gradua