DNB (Diplomate of National Board) - General Medicine: Exam Preparation Tips

 DNB is a postgraduate medical education that is popular among MBBS graduates.

The exam is just like any other Postgraduate medical entrance examination and opens a world of opportunities for MBBS students. It is a highly specialized and advanced course that aims to provide in-depth knowledge and training to doctors in a specific medical field.

Though the popularity of medicine is enormous, the number of students who choose DNB over medicine MD courses is still not less.

Let’s understand the difference between the both by reading the definition of both:

MD

A candidate who is preparing for an MD in medicine, after clearing the exam and studying for an MD at a government institution, will have to deal with a huge patient load, which means little time for studies and research. As a result, extra training will be needed before starting own practice. Additionally, the candidate needs to clear the text before starting practice.

DNB

Studying DNB is helpful as one gets exposure to advanced and specialized training during the course, which helps them develop expertise in their chosen medical field. Candidates can start practicing directly without taking any tests.

Now that you have a basic understanding of the difference between both courses, let’s learn more about the DNB course.

The preparation for this general medicine entrance exam is quite tough, which is why students need to enroll in courses that are meant to provide candidates with information and skills in their chosen specialty. 


Let’s understand this further.


DNB Course Highlight



Particulars 

Course Details

DNB Full form 

Diplomate of National Board 

DNB Course Level

PG

DNB Course Duration

3 years

DNB Course Admission Process

Entrance-Based

DNB Course Eligibility Criteria

Passed MBBS

DNB Course Entrance Exams

NEET PG




Preparation Tips

Medical preparation always requires the utmost attention of students, but sometimes, students who don’t have proper preparation fail to qualify for the test.

If you are also preparing for the test and want to clear it in one go, the following are the exam preparation tips you should consider:


Make a schedule: While preparing for the exams, be realistic and set small goals that you can achieve. But make sure you start early because the syllabus is quite lengthy, which requires time and patience. Make a schedule for how you want to divide your time; either you want to complete a topic in a single sitting, or you divide it into two parts. 


To test this, we recommend trying a few days to test how you are more comfortable and then continuing the same pattern till the last day.


  • Make Notes: Another study tip that we give to our candidate is to create notes. If you find anything challenging to remember, note it down. Making notes helps grab the information quickly.


  • Work out the previous question paper: Now, this can be a real help in clearing the exam. See the pattern of the previous year's question paper and what kind of questions they added, and you will get a clear picture.



Apart from the above listed points, make sure to:


  • Master Data Flow diagram 

  • Make a list of questions and topics you want to cover on a daily basis.

  • Do self Assessment 

  • Evaluate Your performance, if you feel you are not doing as expected, change your strategy.





DNB Course Syllabus:

Subject

Topics Covered

Physiology

General Physiology, Endocrine System, Cardiovascular System, Respiratory System

Anatomy

Gross Anatomy, Histology, Embryology, Neuroanatomy

Biochemistry

Clinical Biochemistry, Biomolecules, Enzymes, Metabolism

Pathology

General Pathology, Systemic Pathology, Hematology, Clinical Pathology

Microbiology

Bacteriology, Virology, Immunology, Parasitology

Pharmacology

General Pharmacology, Autonomic Nervous System, Cardiovascular Drugs, Chemotherapy

Radiodiagnosis

Radiology, Sonography, CT scan, MRI, PET-CT



The above-listed syllabus is a lot to grab, and this also requires excellent attention to the basics, which can sometimes be frustrating to solve on your own.


But no more worries now, all you need to do is enroll in a general medicine course.


About Course 


This course was prepared by esteemed faculty members who have years of experience teaching. They have included medicine video lectures, Self-Assessment Questions, animated videos, and much more.


So don’t wait anymore; visit DigiNerve and enroll in our course. Also, don't forget to explore our other courses, like the Medicine MD online course, for future recommendations. 


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