"If I can do it, anyone can!" Says Dr. Sashwanthi Mohan
Mar 12, 2016
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Hello, please tell us something about yourself.
What do you think is the correct approach to study for PGMEE? Only MCQ's or Theory+MCQ's?
When should the preparation ideally be started?
Please list the books you studied for each subject.
Have you attempted PGMEE previously? If yes, what did you do different this year that lead to your success.
How big is the role of practice and revision while preparing for PGMEE and how much time should be dedicated for it?
Did PrepLadder play a part in your success? If yes, how?
Did you use a time table/study plan to keep your preparation on track?
Were you a topper or a mediocre student during MBBS?
List the most difficult and easiest subjects for you.
One mistake that you believe everyone must avoid while preparing for PGMEE.
Some last tips for our readers preparing for PGMEE?
Hello, please tell us something about yourself.
My name is Sashwanthi Mohan. I did my MBBS in Govt. Kilpauk Medical College in Chennai. My parents are ophthalmologists, and I want to pursue Ophthalmology too. I got a rank of 504 in DNB and 2479 in AIPGMEE. Although I can get MS Ophthalmology, I have decided to take DNB Ophthalmology in one of the best institutes in India, L.V. Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad.
What do you think is the correct approach to study for PGMEE? Only MCQ's or Theory+MCQ's?
Theory followed my MCQ's is the way to go. We have to go through theory at least a couple of times to crack these exams.
When should the preparation ideally be started?
I think this is subjective. I started in August, and I was able to get a decent rank. Ideally, I think 6-8 months prep is necessary but it depends on each individual.
Please list the books you studied for each subject.
Anatomy: Arvind Arora/ Across Physiology: Arvind Arora Biochemistry : Arvind Arora Pharmacology: Sparsh Gupta Pathology: Sparsh Gupta Microbiology: Rachana Chaurasia/ Arvind Arora FM: Across SPM: Vivek Jain Ophthalmology: Arvind Arora/ Ruchi Rai ENT: Sakshi Arora General Medicine: Ashish Gupta/ Mudit Khanna Surgery: SPEED Book/ Ashish Gupta OBG: Brain Trainr by Speed / Sakshi Arora Paediatrics: Arvind Arora Radiology: Arvind Arora Anaesthesiology: Arvind Arora Psychiatry: Arvind Arora Skin: Arvind Arora Orthopaedics: Arvind Arora
Have you attempted PGMEE previously? If yes, what did you do different this year that lead to your success.
No, this was my first attempt.
How big is the role of practice and revision while preparing for PGMEE and how much time should be dedicated for it?
Revision is very, very important. Medicine is so vast. Constant revision is required to remember all the subjects. Also, it should be smart revision. Nobody can know every single detail about medicine. We have to learn what's important to concentrate on.
Did PrepLadder play a part in your success? If yes, how?
PrepLadder boosted my confidence. I really enjoyed taking the tests, and the questions were always new, which helped me learn more.
Did you use a time table/study plan to keep your preparation on track?
Although I did have a time table/study plan, I was not able to stick to it. I used to constantly switch between subjects to avoid monotony.
Were you a topper or a mediocre student during MBBS?
Mediocre.
List the most difficult and easiest subjects for you.
Easiest was Pathology and Ophthal.. Most difficult were definitely anatomy & biochemistry- they are really vast and there's a lot of weightage to both the subjects, and so one must be really thorough.
One mistake that you believe everyone must avoid while preparing for PGMEE.
Do not avoid doing tests. The more tests you do, the more you can improve, and the more confidence you'll get.
Some last tips for our readers preparing for PGMEE?
Do not lose focus. Revise again and again, even if you think you're thorough with the subject. Do MCQs every day. There will be some bad days, but if you power through, you can crack the PG exams easily. If I can do it, anyone can!
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