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Cracking MRCP Exam after MBBS

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Cracking MRCP Part 1   is not impossible, although it is extremely difficult and challenging. Having the MRCP degree in one's portfolio is a valuable addition. With the MRCP degree, a doctor can practice independently in the Gulf countries, Asian countries, and also in the United Kingdom. The General Medical Council (GMC) recognizes the MRCP degree and considers it one of the highest affirmations for skills, knowledge, training, and behaviour in a postgraduate specialty. Hence, the person can also practice in reputed hospitals in any part of India.    The MRCP degree deals with core medical training, and is given equal status to the MD degree in India. The MRCP exam has three parts. After becoming successful in the  MRCP Part 1 exam,  a student can attempt the MRCP Part 2 written exam and then MRCP Part 2 clinical (PACES).   MRCPPart-1 online courses  are available to help students crack this entry level exam. In this part, a student's understanding of basic clinical sc

The Role of Community Medicine in Public Health

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Community medicine , itself, is the study of the health concerns of the general population. Hence, the chapters, case studies, and concepts of community medicine revolve around public health. Needless to say, community medicine has a direct impact on the health of the population. Given below are some of the ways in which community medicine creates an impact:   Firstly, research, discoveries, innovations, and the sharing of knowledge related to community medicine lead to the awareness and prevention of diseases. The experts of community medicine administer and enforce preventive measures that minimize the effect of a disease or completely eradicate it. A good c ommunity medicine course   includes case studies that involve health education, immunization programmes and drives, health camps, screening, and training programmes to spread awareness among the members of the community related to disease and lifestyle.   Secondly, community medicine plays an important role in public heal

How to Become a Dermatologist in India – PG

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Excelling in this medical field and becoming a top Dermatologist in India is an extremely challenging task. One has to face adversity and obstacles at every step. It takes years to complete the steps required to get enrolled in the Dermatology MD course , and during the entire duration, one has to stay ahead of the competition and do well in every examination. For getting admission into MD course at MCI-recognized college, a student must complete 10+ 2 board exams, complete the MBBS, and then appear for the PG Medical Entrance Exam, which is highly competitive. By doing well in the PGMEE, one can secure a career as a Dermatologist after completing MD/MS/PG diploma courses. After obtaining the MD degree in Dermatology, an aspirant can opt for super specialization, practice in a healthcare centre like a hospital or clinic or start one’s own private Dermatology clinic. Here is a guide for MBBS students who wish to be an MD in Dermatology – Complete the 10+2 exam (with the PCB stream

5 Tips to Clear NEET-PG Entrance Exam

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Everywhere you look, you can find tips and tricks for the NEET PG entrance exam, all of which claim to work perfectly. However, in real life, not all of those tips and tricks practically go well with everybody to get the desired learning outcome. Also, it can happen that a preparation technique that works perfectly for one aspirant might not be of any use to another due to the latter's learning style, lifestyle habits, strengths and weaknesses, educational background, and more. Thus, preparation tips for NEET PG 2023 that actually work can often be different, but there are some general practices that will help an aspirant crack NEET PG in their first attempt.  Here are some of the reliable ways to crack NEET-PG: Often, students wonder if it is possible to crack NEET-PG in 2 months . The revision task is very much achievable, but one has to be extremely organized and have a foolproof plan in hand to achieve this extraordinary feat. Of course, one should ha

What are the Most Common Orthopaedic Conditions?

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  People of any age can suffer from Orthopaedic conditions. One cannot really foretell an accidental fracture, a torn ligament, or a chronic orthopaedic disease. A lot of factors can be responsible for various ortho-related problems in the human body. A good Orthopaedic course covers all the related concepts and orthopaedic conditions in detail. Some of the orthopaedic conditions are discussed below- ·          Ageing- With age, bones and muscles lose their firmness, strength, and density, which makes them undergo wear and tear. With the onset of age, chronic degenerative conditions also arise.  ·          Trauma and Injury- Accidents, falls, slips, sports injuries, and traumatic events can cause minor and major orthopaedic problems.  ·          Genetics- Some orthopaedic issues are inherited. They are passed on genetically from parents to offspring. ·          Lifestyle- Lifestyle habits such as over-eating, smoking, alcohol consumption, poor posture, and a lack of exercise c

How to Study Pediatrics in MBBS Final Year

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The final year of MBBS, the fourth year, is considered the toughest year of the course. By this time, a medical student has already mastered the ways of learning and retaining the concepts, but it still becomes difficult to manage the entire pediatrics syllabus altogether. A pediatric expert needs to deliver age-specific care. The symptoms of a disease may vary in an infant, an adolescent, and a toddler.  Here are some tips to study pediatrics in MBBS final year: Tip 1: One should subscribe to a good online pediatric course and follow the video lectures rigorously. The video lectures that are designed by gold standard faculty and top pediatricians, have the information in a compact format. Since the content is designed by a renowned Pediatrician, an aspirant can be assured that all the important information is included in the pediatric video lectures . In the course, two or more chapters or concepts that are related or similar in nature are joined together, thereby omitting the l

7 Study Tips to Ace Internal Medicine in MBBS

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Internal Medicine is a medical specialty that deals with non-surgical treatment discourses. A specialist in Internal Medicine deals with a diverse range of challenges related to almost all internal parts, organs and fluids of the human body. For this reason, MBBS students can often find concepts and chapters inter-related to other subjects in the UG curriculum. An expert in Internal Medicine needs to be a critical thinker, an excellent analyzer, have the skills to apply scientific knowledge for prescribing diagnostic tests, understand the medical history of a patient, and serve and lead treatments. Complex ailments, chronic illnesses, and a wide spectrum of puzzling medical symptoms that require immense clinical expertise on the part of Internal Medicine specialist can be gained only after years of practice, observation, symptom analysis, and case studies. Internal Medicine is included in the MBBS curriculum hence, a student has the unparalleled opportunity to excel in the most dynamic

MBBS Subjects: 1st Year, 2nd Year, 3rd Year & 4th Year

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In India, Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) is an undergraduate course in medical sciences. Medical aspirants after obtaining the MBBS degree can practice with government or private healthcare institutions and can also opt for higher studies. The degree of MBBS is considered valid in every part of India. Hence, a person who has cleared MBBS is eligible to engage with healthcare institutions anywhere, in rural or urban areas. However, obtaining the MBBS is not an easy task. The MBBS exam is not only competitive but also one of the toughest exams in India in terms of syllabus, level of difficulty, number of subjects, and interconnected concepts. Nevertheless, obtaining the MBBS degree, which is the basic academic level qualification, is the stepping stone to a successful career as a doctor. The Medical Council of India conducts the MBBS exam. The entire syllabus of this undergraduate course can be further segregated into three parts. These are pre- clinical, para clin

Tips to Crack NEET PG/NExT Exam

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The national eligibility cum entrance test-Postgraduate, abbreviated as NEET-PG, is a national level entrance examination for admission to medical postgraduate courses. Many aspirants choose to attempt NEET PG in their final year of MBBS. NEET PG is among the highly competitive medical entrance exams in India. The benefits of clearing the NEET PG exam includes: Firstly, it is mandatory for an aspirant who wishes to pursue a career as a medical professional, and preferably become a doctor. For centuries, doctors have served mankind, and their contribution to society is undeniable. Through the NEET exam , an aspirant can fulfill his/her dream of becoming a doctor. Secondly, obtaining a good score in NEET exam opens a plethora of opportunities for a student who can look forward to studying at top medical colleges in India, learning from the best medical faculty, using world class facilities, getting the best exposure, and more. Thirdly, cle

How to Become a Gynecologist in India?

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Gynecology specialty is a highly respected and lucrative career profile. The duration of a gynecology course depends on the level of the course. It is always important to go through the gynecology course duration and other relevant information before applying to any OBGYN course. For a certificate course, the duration is 6 months to 1 year. For a diploma in gynecology, the duration is 2 years. For undergraduate course- the MBBS, the duration is 5.5 years including one-year internship. In this junction, it must be noted that throughout the duration of MBBS, an aspirant has to master 19 subjects in total. A PG course, which is basically a specialization in any chosen medical subject, is of 3 years duration. To become a top gynecologist in India, a medical aspirant has to complete the following steps, one after the other: Completing 10 + 2 education with PCB as major subjects. Obtain a bachelor's degree in medicine (MBBS degree). Choose obstetrics and gynecology as speciali