“Wherever you go, no matter the weather, always bring your own sunshine.”
First of all, heartiest congratulations to all those who got
through the hectic and unpredictable phase and made it to a medical college.
The realization that….You know you have accomplished your goal…You know you’re going to be on the road to your professional career…The career you dreamt and burnt the midnight oil for…You are eager to step into this life…But you don’t want these days to ever end…You like how it feels..
The realization that….You know you have accomplished your goal…You know you’re going to be on the road to your professional career…The career you dreamt and burnt the midnight oil for…You are eager to step into this life…But you don’t want these days to ever end…You like how it feels..
Say Alhumdolillah for all that Allah has granted you. Believe
in the fact that Allah got you this far, and HE will take you through in the
future. The initial weeks will, no doubt, be tough. And often you will find
questioning your ability and worth for medical studies.Remember, there are 2 sorts of students.
Those who learn to adjust themselves, and those who repeat “kithay phas gaey yar”. Latter ones spend their 5 years complaining. They just try to be above the passing line. These students never excel. On the other hand, once you start to manage time, you enjoy your MBBS by true means.
Believe me when I say, these 5 years are not just about studying. It’s a roller coaster of a lifetime. SIMS as well as most medical colleges have various societies and functions to keep students indulged and to blow off the steam. These include Quran and Naat, Literary, Dramatics, Quiz, Arts and Music, Sports. I advise you to join atleast one of these societies; the one you think will suit you. But don’t overburden yourself by taking “panga” in each and every society.
Coming towards the most important issue of the firstulas, RAGGING. I myself am not a fan of the vulgar fooling but its not always the case. Mostly the seniors are just trying to get to know you. Giving you a chance to interact and letting you know that they are available for any help you guys need. And believe me, such helpful seniors are a blessing. Medical studies are a lot different from FSc cramming. There is no fixed text book and you need all the help you can get from the past experiences of your seniors. The way to get through the first few months is most importantly NOT to act like an egoistic jerk. Be respectful towards your seniors the way you want your juniors to be respectful to you. If you don’t want to perform any task given to you during fooling, just tell them. Don’t be disrespectful. It wont help. Eventually you’ll start to enjoy the fooling ;)
Coming towards the BOOKS.
Essential Books
- Gross Anatomy>
KLM Gross, for concept making and the clinicals
B.D Churasia, Must for bones, Given point-wise. So helpful for remembering and attempting questions in exam.
B.D Churasia, Must for bones, Given point-wise. So helpful for remembering and attempting questions in exam.
Netter Atlas, For Sketch Copy Drawings as well as OSPE.
- .General Anatomy>
1st chap of KLM
General Anatomy by GA, Main book used by most students. I found it insufficient.
General Anatomy by GA, Main book used by most students. I found it insufficient.
Tassaduq Hussain, A bit difficult as compared to GA by GA but I would recommend it for proper understanding of General Anatomy.
- .Embryology>
KLM Embryo, Main book for 1st year embryology.
Langman Embryology, Important for OSPE pictures. Few particular topics in first year. Main book for Systemic Embryology.
- .Histology>
Firdous, Review Book
- .Physiology>
Firdous, Essential REVIEW book. ( Don’t use it as main book for physio. You need to study Guyton for concepts)
- .Biochem>
Mushtaq Ahmed, Main Book for 1st year
Lippincott, Contains some topics of 1st year. Main book for 2nd year.
These are the essential books that you need to buy. Most questions
from tests in SIMS are covered by these books.
Other books that you can use in library are following. You
can check them out in the library and buy them if they suit you.
Gross Anatomy>
Cunningham’s Dissectors, Completely useless books. Sadly the teachers make it necessary for entering the dissection hall L
Snells, Which I found unable to cover the course.
Cunningham’s Dissectors, Completely useless books. Sadly the teachers make it necessary for entering the dissection hall L
Snells, Which I found unable to cover the course.
McMinns Atlas, A good atlas with actual pictures of
dissected human body. Really helpful in OSPE. You can use it in library or buy
it if you want.
Histology>
De fiores Atlas, A good atlas for histological pictures.
De fiores Atlas, A good atlas for histological pictures.
Jinquera and Weather’s Histology, Books with “extra
information”. Only recommended for those looking for distinction.
Physiology>
Ganong’s, Recommended just for theeta’s.
Jaypee, Easy Book.
Biochemistry>
Harper’s, Our HOD’s favourite book :p Difficult one.
Recommended just for theeta’s. Needed
for some topics which can be photocopied.
Sattyanarayn
Hashmi
Oh, and remember to bring the snuff box, You wont be allowed
to enter without it. ;)
For any other help or questions, we , your seniors are
always available J I
wish you Goodluck for your future. And yeah, time here passes like the wind.
Before you know it you’ll be fooling and guiding your juniors.
How did it get so late so
soon?
It's night before it's afternoon.
December is here before it's June.
My goodness how the time has flew.
It's night before it's afternoon.
December is here before it's June.
My goodness how the time has flew.
P.S This article is based on my experience in SIMS.
Suggestions may vary from student to student and college to college.
My credentials,
Hassan Nawaz Yaqoob
Hassan Nawaz Yaqoob
Batch of 2017
1st Year marks: 460
1st Year marks: 460
