Medical studies are a bit different from the other courses as it is a life-long learning. The following are some tips given to become a top student in a medical school:
• Finding the best learning method: You regular study method may not work well for medical studies. You need to find out how you can learn the best and efficiently. Some student studies well alone, some in group, some listening lectures or some studies well relating or drawing pictures of dissections. You have to finds out what suits you the best and you have to study accordingly. You should pay special attention to the figures and diagrams. You should also pay special attention to the lectures and understand the concept that your professor discusses in the class.
• Looking beyond the text books: You should not only stick to your text books. You need to update your knowledge by reading medical journals, attending conferences, discussing problems with your friends, etc.
• Attending lectures regularly: In medical course you should not miss a single lecture. Listing lectures and understanding the concept is very important to success as a medical student.
• Finding out strength and weakness: It is very important to find out one's strength and weakness. Because you can work hard on your weak areas only after finding your weak areas.
• Seeking for a mentor: In some medical school there are mentoring programs in which students are connected with the professors and senior medical students. These mentors come from various backgrounds and fields. You should take full advantage of this program and these mentors can give you invaluable advice on various issues that they have dealt with.
• Keeping in touch with your advisor: You should always keep in touch with your academic advisor. You academic advisor can help you to direct your course of study and can provide you some valuable advice and insight to be successful in medical school. Your academic advisor is someone who will be of your great assistance in both during your medical studies as well as while you will be working as a residency.
• Maintaining personal wellness: You should take time to nurture your relationship with your friends, family and others. You should go to gym, hangout with your friends, participate in sports and cultural activities. Most importantly you should have sleep at least 6 hours a day.
These are some tips to be a successful student in a medical school. You should follow it while studying MBBS course.
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