A short guide for students in the MBBS course on how to study and manage time.

1. How to study?
Dr. S. A. Rizwan, M.D.,
Assistant Professor,
Department of Community Medicine,
VMCHRI, Madurai

2. HOW TO STUDY MBBS?
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4. What is the requirement to study?
• IQ?
• Hard work?
• Sincerity?
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5. Is studying MBBS difficult?
• Yes and no
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6. Is studying MBBS different from other
subjects?
• The subject is vast and time is limited
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7. Managing time
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8. Is there a simple/single formula for
studying in MBBS?
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9. Hard work vs. Smart work
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10. From where to study?
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11. Two aspects to learning
• Gaining knowledge
• Acquiring skills
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12. Memorizing vs. Understanding vs.
Applying
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13. Learning/studying
• A highly personal thing
• Very contextual
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14. Daily or Weekend only?
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15. Timing of study
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16. Making notes vs. Bookmarking
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17. For Knowledge vs. For Exam
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19. Long term vs. Short term
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20. Self study vs. Combined study
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21. Sharing what your learn
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22. Sacrificing important events to study
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24. Dealing with frustration
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25. What is important? Should I study
everything?
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26. The learning pyramid
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27. Should I be attentive in classes?
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28. Who is the best resource?
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29. Plan ahead and deal with emergencies
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30. English language difficulties
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31. Get an idea before the class
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32. Some general principles
• Learn something new daily
• Small amounts of knowledge gathered over
the years matter
• Don’t overestimate ur capacity to remember
• Detailed study will help to get into PG easily
• Repetition/revision is the name of the game
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33. Steps to successful time management
A. Planning time
1. Looking ahead
2. Making plans
3. Breaking up time (Week wise & day wise)
4. Setting priorities
5. Reviewing progress
B. Using time
1. Getting started
2. Keeping going
3. Taking breaks
4. Knowing when to stop
5. Know your own obstacles
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34. Example of planning ahead
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35. Breaking up time
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36. Utilizing breaks!
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37. Keeping distractions at bay!
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38. Knowing when to stop
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39. Reviewing your progress
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40. Does studying ever end?
• Lifelong activity
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41. THANK YOU
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