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FELLOW BATCHMATES! Advice for Incoming 2nd Year

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Disclaimer: Each student has his/her own strengths and weaknesses. Some tips mentioned here might or might not work for you. The tips are based on what I experienced last school year, and there could be changes this school year (such as number of evaluation exams, coverage, etc.).

PATHOLOGY

·         There are only 8 evaluation exams the whole school year, plus 2 semestral exams and 1 final exam. The coverage of each evaluation exam is usually very long. Better prepare several days before the actual exam.

·         You need to see the specimens/slides to understand what is being described in the lecture. Just reading the PPTs or your books might just confuse you.

·         Past evaluation exams could be helpful if you ‘dissect’ each exam. Some questions could be repeated as is, but they usually change the pattern of the questions even if they are based on questions asked in the past evals.

·         Exams are usually based on the lectures. The chapters in the Pathology book are very long, so if you don’t have much time, use the latest PPTs or handouts they give. Do not rely on past ‘tranx’ if you have the updated lectures with you.

·         Watch out for Doc Renan Navarro’s exams because they are very confusing, so you need to study EVERY detail.

·         Answer your laboratory manuals whenever you have time. Most students answer them when the deadline is near, adding unnecessary stress.

·         In Pathology lab sessions, have an atlas available (or other resources) so that you know what to look for in the slides.

·         Study your evaluation exams for the semestral exam. Dissect them for better understanding. For the final exam, study all your evaluation exams and your semestral exams.

MICROBIOLOGY

·         Evaluation exams are usually based on the lectures given. The coverage varies per exam (there could be as high as 9 lectures, and could be as low as 3 lectures)

·         They do not give their PPTs but they give handouts.

·         Watch out for Dra. Padla’s and Dra. Mendoza’s exams. They are usually difficult and confusing. Dra. Mendoza usually gives questions based on cases, therefore do not rely on memorizing information.

·         Dra. Barzaga’s exams are usually the “life savers” because she frequently gives easy questions.

·         Every after Dra. Padla’s lecture, there will be a 10-item quiz.

·         The semestral and final exam questions usually are NOT based on past exams.

·         They RANDOMLY check the laboratory manual during lab sessions. Answer them as soon as possible. Once the names of the ‘lucky’ students are announced, they are required to pass the lab manual on the same day or the following day.

PHARMACOLOGY

·         Exams are mostly based on the lectures. Watch out for questions from Dra. Dela Cruz and Dra. Alvero. The questions (and choices) are usually tough and confusing.

·         Attend each lecture. They give bonus points for attendance and add them to the evals scores.

·         Dra. Aguinaldo usually gives the relatively easier questions, but you still have to master her lectures because usually her lectures involves a lot of drugs.

·         They usually do not ask about dosages. Focus more on their classification and primary action.

·         Exemption from the final exams if you reach 85%

·         The amount of material you have to study may be very overwhelming. Try to utilize various strategies in studying instead of just doing passive reading, such as tables and flash cards.

·         Do not study overnight. It may work in the other subjects but in Pharma, it simply won’t.

·         Keep quiet during the lectures of Dra. Dela Cruz. She does not tolerate distractions during class.

COMMUNITY MEDICINE

·         Do NOT take this subject for granted. That was the mistake of most of my batchmates, and ended up getting low grades. This subject is totally different from Commed in the first year.

·         Get a copy of the past evals and try to answer the questions on your own. Familiarize yourself with the process, the computation, etc. Do not just read passively.

·         There are only 6 evaluation exams.

·         Exemption is 80% (including the research paper grade)

·         Do not rely on the research paper to pull your grades up. The bulk of the grade is still based on your evaluation exams.

·         Attend all of your preceptorials. They check the attendance. Preceptors also base their grade on the attendance and performance during the preceptorials.

·         Quizzes about the research paper may be given before the schedule preceptorials.

BIOETHICS

·         Analyze the past evaluation exams to familiarize yourselves with the pattern of the questions. They may or may not repeat the questions as is.

SURGERY

·         Exams are usually based on the lectures, but some professors get their questions from the book. Dissect past evaluations. They are usually helpful.

·         Exemption is 85%

·         Watch out for the topics about Physiologic Monitoring and Surgical Complications – they are the most difficult topics (at least for me) in 2^nd year Surgery.

·         Most students choose to not attend Surgery classes because they consider it a “minor” subject (and prefer to do something else), but if you really want to learn and not just get a passing mark, do attend. Learning should not only be for exam purposes.

MEDICINE

·         Most exams are based on the lectures, but if you have time supplement it with your book. They may or may not repeat questions.

·         The neuro module is the most difficult based on my experience.

PHYSICAL DIAGNOSIS

·         Dr. Versoza once said that no one fails in PD (except one who was caught cheating during a return demonstration). Do not take this one for granted, though.

·         Exams are usually based on the lectures, but other professors may use other resources. If s/he did not mention the resources s/he used, you may just ask him or her about it.

·         There are practical exams wherein you demonstrate physical exam techniques to a preceptor. Beware of ‘terror’ preceptors. Some preceptors though remain silent all throughout the practical exam and just observe.

·         Master the techniques and be familiar with the rationale behind each technique.

OBSTETRICS

·         We had pre-tests and post-tests almost every meeting.

·         They usually change topic assignments for professors every year, so do not rely on past evaluation exams. They usually do not repeat questions.

·         Use your book when studying. The lectures are usually not enough to get a decent grade in the evaluation exams.

·         There are only 3 evaluation exams.

·         Exemption is 85%

·         They give refresher exams for those who fail, but the total number of items is reduced by 50% and you have to pass the refresher to get 75%. If you fail, you retain your previous score.

·         They do make several new questions for the final exam.

PEDIATRICS

·         We had only 2 evaluation exams. Our first evaluation exam covered 9 long lectures, so study beforehand.

·         You have to memorize a lot of normal values (ex. head circumference depending on age, weight depending on age, etc.).

·         Past evaluations could be helpful to determine the pattern of the questions, but they usually do not repeat questions as is.

PSYCHIATRY

·         Three evaluation exams and one final exam.

·         Usually exams are based on the lectures, while some questions may be lifted from the book.

·         Make sure to attend special activities they hold (film showing, role play, etc.) to avoid the hassle of being rescheduled to perform those activities.

·         Final exam: study your past evaluation exams

General Tips:

·         Do not rely on past ‘tranx’. Use the latest lectures if available. Past tranx could be incomplete or may contain factual errors. Better yet, use your books if you do have the time.

·         Past evals, if used correctly, could help a lot for your evaluation exams (except Microbiology and Obstetrics). Do not just memorize the questions and answers.

·         You do not have to purchase all of the books, because usually there is not enough time to read through them. I recommend having the Internal Medicine (Harrison’s), Surgery (Schwartz’s), and Obstetrics (Williams) books for the 2^nd year. Better yet, just get ebooks and be used with studying on a tablet or PC. I used to prefer studying using a physical book or a printed handout, but eventually I got used to studying using the digital formats. It saved me a lot of money, paper, ink, and space.

·         Subjects with exemption from final exam: Pharmacology, Community Medicine, Bioethics, Surgery, Obstetrics

·         Exams are usually given within a week. Some days might even include four exams in one day. Manage your tasks wisely.

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FIRST YEAR SUBJECTS: Advice, Tips

PRACTICAL TIPS FOR 1ST YEAR SUBJECTS:

Hahahaha, maybe some of you might feel let down just reading inspirational self help stuff, so here are a few tips for studying/ passing some of the subjects during your first year:

1. ANATOMY

For HISTOLOGY, make sure you take the time to view the slides during your lab sessions, some classmates may like to help out and picture the slides, put them together in a little powerpoint presentation, that's ok, but make sure you put in little time to review them still. Take note of specific characteristics of the specimen, dont just wander around the slide and point out random stuff.

READ THE BOOK. Yup, the book Gonzales and Esteban. The lecturer takes everything from there, word for word. Sometimes he gets a little tricky with the questions, so be sure you've read each chapter. The chapters are pretty concise, but there's a tendency for some info overload after each lecture. Make sure to study them well because they sometimes have pre and post quizzes.

For EMBRYOLOGY, read read read read Langman's Embryo and the Embryo notes from the CD (the CD comes with the Dissection Lab Manual that they will require you to buy at the start of the year). Langman helps you out with the flow while the Embryo notes on the CD helps you out with the genes that you will have to memorize. 

For GROSS ANATOMY, for certain professors, study the powerpoints, for others, study Snell. Absorb, memorize, understand the lectures. In dissection, one professor likes it to be done this way:

1. Study the topics from the book~ understand and remember the surrounding organs, their connections with one another, their boundaries, etc.
2. From the book, look for it in the atlas based on what you know about it.
3. From the atlas, find it in the cadaver.

This professor doesnt like students heading straight for the cadaver, second guessing if this is the organ, or if you cut it out already, etc. Armed with what you know, you should have a good idea where specific organs, muscles should be. He'll go around each team asking the blood supply, the importance of this, the importance of that, etc. He's very, very, VERY thorough with his questions. By the end of the session, you can actually feel the life force drained out of you from all the tension and the mind boggling questions.

2. PHYSIOLOGY

Physio works extremely well with Anatomy. Once you understand your anatomy, Physio becomes pretty easy and vice versa. I recommend reading Guyton. Its simplified, and covers certain topics over and over and over again. For me, the hardest topics were Respiratory and Cardio Physiology. Study on that. 

3. BIOCHEMISTRY

Biochemistry uses a lot of references. Different books for different lecturers. Some prefer Harpers, some prefer Devlin, some focus more on their powerpoints since they used A LOT of references. 

NOTE: THERE ARE NO SHORTCUTS IN BIOCHEMISTRY. YOU HAVE TO MEMORIZE AND UNDERSTAND IT ALL. The enzymes are especially tricky...those evil little suckers....



For these last two subjects, never, ever, NEVER EVER EVER EVER underestimate them.

4. COMMED

No shortcuts with this either. Study or die. That's about it.Try to do well in all exams, the earlier the better, because their exams are hard and unpredictable at times.

5. PSYCH

Attend EVERY lecture. They check the attendance, there are recitations, there are quizzes, there are activities. Don't skip any lecture. You can either read the book, or follow along with the lectures, memorize and understand everything. There are only 3 evaluations, followed by Finals. Try to do well in all of them. 

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SURVIVING YOUR FIRST YEAR IN MEDICINE: tips and motivation

So. I survived my first year in Medicine.

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I was merely a few days away from freedom, and the final week was just pure torture. Everybody was feeling it, everyone was tired, sleepy, cranky, and just ready to get the exams over and done with. I wouldnt be surprised if a lot just kinda gave up on trying to finish reviewing everything, because, honestly, everyone seemed too tired to care.

BUT, we were always reminded, "ONE.LAST.PUSH."

One last push, and then summer vacation.
One last push, and you could burn all your reviewers and dance for joy.
One last push, and then you could sleep and eat as much as you wanted.

I was lucky though, I was exempted from several of the final exams, and it was such a relief that I didnt have to review all that bull-- and just relax at home.

I salute those who are still going to take the final exams and even removals. I seriously dont know how they hve the willpower to study all those topics all over again.

Honestly, I think that those who took the finals and removals have a headstart for the 2nd year, meaning, they have experienced the failures necessary to make them stronger and sturdier for the upcoming years.
I'm happy that I didn't fail any of the major exams in any subject this year, but I'm terrified about the upcoming failures I will be experiencing in the following years.

I don't know how to cope with failure. The one time that I "thought" I failed in an exam (I learned later on that I passed since they lowered the passing rate), I reacted like an immature piece of (expletive). I was depressed for several days, I was always thinking about how I would tell this to my parents, I thought how stupid was I to fail an exam?

I know, it seems a bit extreme for one exam, but Im just describing how terribly ill adapted I was to failure.

Looking back on the past year, I think I could have handled certain situations a lot better, especially in my academic life... so here are a few tips and words of wisdom to remember in surviving your first year:


1. In situations where you fail, remember this...you are not stupid, you are just adjusting.

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This is Medicine. This isnt like your elementary/highschool/ college years where you could sleep, eat, poop normally, study for an exama night before and pass. There will be classmates who are smarter than you. They will ace every exam, every subject, they will UNDERSTAND EVERY WORD THE DOCTOR/LECTURER WILL SAY DURING LECTURES ( this is an astounding feat...), in all aspects, they are the ones who Darwin described when talking about survival.

BUT, then there is the rest of the class. Try talking to them. You will not be alone in your struggles. Take the time to look around and see that not everyone is doing so good in class. They may be honor students, summa cum laudes at their school, the math whiz, the top notcher in the Nursing/ PT/ RT/ OT/ Pharma boards.

Remember, this is Medicine. What matters is how YOU answer the challenge.
In the end, its just YOU who will be facing the patient.
It will be YOU handling the situation when you come face to face with a dying patient.

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Do what you have to to survive (except cheat, and other dishonorable means) in Medicine. Challenge yourself. Stop comparing.


2.Study when you have the free time.

Believe me when I say this. If the exam is a week away and you have a free day/ ISP (individual study period)/ weekend---study. One night--even one day--is not enough to cover all the topics you need to study for the upcoming exam.

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3. When faced with setbacks (take note...setbacks, not failures):

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4. Within your first few months, try to find out your most efficient study habits.

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Know whether you best retain info by reading, listening to lectures, studying while moving around, etc.

If you dont know, try experimenting in your first few months. After a few exams, you'll finally settle into your natural academic groove for studying.

5. Don't be afraid to FAIL.

I've yet to successfully pick up on this, and one I'm hoping I can conquer this coming 2nd year in Medicine. If you've already covered this one, good for you. Hahahahaha

What doesn't kill you makes you stronger. 

Medicine is like Jigsaw in the SAW movie, you never know what you're getting into, or what you have to exchange for freedom/ success/ a passing grade. 

I wanna play a game...its called....STUDYING. 

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