Hai friends with the xperience i gained from my theory exam i tried to represent the same in the ppt....

1. Clearing DNB is not a rocket
science…….
Dr Himabindu

2. Success is the quality of the journey not the
destination….
An inspiring quote but why mention it for the
exams
It the 3 year of clinical study and not the book
study of 3 months
That’s the key to clear any medical exam ….in
particular DNB

3. Art – diagrams, colours, highlights
Basics
Charts
Division and subdivison
Empathy

4. Analyse and underline things not to be missed in each question with a pencil..

5. Question paper in hand
1. Check the subject…..trivial..
2. Don’t rush to answer
3. Go through questions with a calm mind …don’t rush
from the very first second

6. 1. Don’t panic by counting the number of
questions that u can answer..
Secret: I myself missed out on 2 questions
per each paper total 8 questions I was not
prepared to answer…..
But at the end it didn’t make any difference
Take home message : DON’T PANIC
But what if I panic ?????
Mantra : Take a deep breath ..take many
Tell urself calm or relax…
If u are cinematic …can try “ All iz well”

7. 5. Look for your thesis in every paper
Boost your confidence
Helps you relax
Sure shot points and a way to impress your examiner

8. Some examples that will guide you to answer
questions in a little different manner than your
peers….
Before starting the answer write the question in a
short form for making an impression that you
have recorded the essence of the question…

10. Descriptive question like the above a useful way to start is by making a list
of headings under which you are writing your answer …..
Another example :
Q: Role of neuroprotective agents in glaucoma?
A:
1.) Neuroprotective agents : Definition
2. ) Mechanism of Action
3.) List of available agents
4.) Application in Glaucoma
5.) Newer advances
Is it not a waste of valuble time!!!!!!
No
Impression of organised approach to the question …….
Invaluble in scoring for the answer
Small mistakes could be overlooked

17. Types of questions ?
1. Descriptive
2. Classification
3. Diagrams
4. Clinical approach
5. Investigations
6. Anatomy and physiology
7. Specific
1. Etiology
2. Sequelae
3. Signs and symptoms
8. Drugs

21. Charts
Bubble diagrams
Arrow diagrams
Line diagrams
Flow charts
Algorithms
Highlights – yellow preferred
Underlining
Side Headings
Use block letters instead of cursive for easy comprehension
Incorporate at least 2 flowcharts per question
Some examples………………

24. Answer may appear short, but no reason to worry when
you have met the requirements of the question
A precise correct answer would yield more than a lengthy
good looking nonsense
U can add colour later to the same at the end if u have
time…..

26. Use diagram itself to write the clinical signs and symptoms
It saves time and also fetches points
To avoid missing any signs that we see clinically
Same can be used for cornea, uvea also

30. Questions on drugs:
Follow general text book headings
1.) Introduction
2.) Mechanism of action
3.) List of available agents
4.) Dosages
5.) Side effects
6.) Indications
7.) Contraindications
To the point questions …. Always write the content asked even though the
answer might be small.
Q;) Indications and contraindications of Avastin?
Q:) Indication of laser in a patient with lattice degeneration?
Q:) Indication for immunosuppresive agents in a case of uveitis?
Q;) Indication for systemic antifungal agents?

31. To underline use colours like orange, yellow, can use pencil or pen
Draw margins on one side , in the time before u get the question paper

32. Finally the exam day
Sleep well the previous night at least 4 -5 hours
Eat a good breakfast
Number of answer booklets doesn’t matter
Last few days before exam revise all the question papers atleast last 4 to 5 years
Majority are repeat questions
Refer any of your prepared notes
Refer to the powerpoint presentations that you have collected as it is one of the
fastest way to refer vast syllabus in less time
The gap between papers in the afternoon go through questions on preventive
medicine like 2020 , NPCB and questions from previous papers if u missed any.
Look at diagrams

33. All the best for all those exam going post graduates
Believe in you and your effort , success with follow……..
This is a small attempt to guide students and any queries are welcome to
himabinduadusumilli@gmail.com