How to PASS the first years in Medicine

Salam everyone..at present many university students are facing mid term or block exams. Some are ever ready to enter the exam hall. But the majoriity of them I think are not very comfortable thinking about it. Especially so for medical students. Thus I would like to share few tips.

There are few reasons that make you feel uncomforatble:
1. You are not prepared
2. You are not prepared
3. You are not prepared...

ha ha..funny eh..But I think that is the main cause of 'failure' for student. Thus the only way to feel comfortable is to BE PREPARED. So HOW?

1. Plan your study - ahhh some said..easy said than done. But believe me because I ve been through it and succeed. So what you should do is have a good plan since day 0..ie before you start your term. This was what I did when I was a medical student way back in the 90's. This is especially true for those in the basic medical science years.
- Know the subjects that you are going to study for the whole term/ block/ semester
- scrutinise your time table. See how many free hours in between lectures/ practicals
- Ensure all the gadgets needed to study are there - books, text books, stationaries, dictionary - I love DOrlands, papers, now adays..lap top? not that crucial at this stage.
- Ensure your brain/mind free from 'unnecessary' matters - Lu pikir lah sendiri
- Attend lectures, attend lectures, attend lectures - you are big enough by now to think and set your alarm.
- Browse through quickly topics that will be covered by lecturers the next day
-In the lecture hall - listen, take note, understand, ask questions.
- make sure you read , revise , understand the topics ON the same DAY. Ask friends, compare notes.
- Read text books, read text books, read text books. Tuch up notes.
- Make diagrams, paste on wall
- Raed and study at any time..Bring paper or fuulscap when watching TV or see friend plays games. Sketch, draw, anatomical diagrams- blood vessels, nerves, drug pathways, drugs mechanism..Check later when you are at your room
- Discuss with friends - while playing, while eating
- Divide time appropriately according to topics.
- Extra time on weak subjects.
- Make friend with lecturers , not because you want tips, but enable to discuss topics more comfortable..Dont let your Uni days pass without your lecturer noticing you..They may help you later during work or post grad study
- Eat well
- Rest as necessary
- Game - mmm kurangkan or reward yourself after exam..
- Always contact parents...
- Pray (Try to be a better Muslim everyday
- Doa................
- Finally ...Tawakkal......

If despite all this you still did nt MAKE it...Only Allah knows the BEST for YOU