Interview with our topper Dr.Akriti
Dr. Akriti did her MBBS from BJMC Pune and joined DAMS Regular Course
Regd no. DL05244
She secured Rank 40 IN DNB Aug
2012 Exam
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DAMS: Congratulations on securing
a good ranks. What is the secret of your success in
this exam?
Dr.Akriti: Consistency & regular studies. Right Guidance of DAMS teachers played a vital role.
Dr.Akriti: Consistency & regular studies. Right Guidance of DAMS teachers played a vital role.
DAMS: How did your parents, family and
friends contribute to your success?
Dr.Akriti: My parents always motivated me to try for better & my group of friends is very supportive in all terms.
Dr.Akriti: My parents always motivated me to try for better & my group of friends is very supportive in all terms.
DAMS: Who influenced you to take up
Medicine?
Dr.Akriti: My Mother & father always wanted me to take up medicine & also my liking for this branch.
Dr.Akriti: My Mother & father always wanted me to take up medicine & also my liking for this branch.
DAMS: We appreciate the fact that
preparing for an extremely competitive exam must be really challenging. During
your preparation, did you ever doubt your ability to succeed in it?
Dr.Akriti: There were times when I felt I may not be able to do it but I got over soon. Once we start studying well it gives a positive feedback to do even better. So that keeps me going.
Dr.Akriti: There were times when I felt I may not be able to do it but I got over soon. Once we start studying well it gives a positive feedback to do even better. So that keeps me going.
DAMS:
Which books did you read for the theory part?
Dr.Akriti: For theory, Pharma-GRG, Patho & PSM-Arvind Arora, Radio-Sumer Sir’s Book, Opthal-Ruchi Rai Mam’s Book, AMit Ashish for Medicine & Surgery Plus 10yrs volumes.
Dr.Akriti: For theory, Pharma-GRG, Patho & PSM-Arvind Arora, Radio-Sumer Sir’s Book, Opthal-Ruchi Rai Mam’s Book, AMit Ashish for Medicine & Surgery Plus 10yrs volumes.
DAMS : Which books did you read for MCQ revision? Which revision books
were the most productive and which were least?
Dr.Akriti: For MCQs Revision, volumes atleast 10yrs are the best specially in last days. I found Amit Ashish Surgery & Medicine books very helpful for revision. Rest it all depends on how fast we can complete the syllabus & start revision.
Dr.Akriti: For MCQs Revision, volumes atleast 10yrs are the best specially in last days. I found Amit Ashish Surgery & Medicine books very helpful for revision. Rest it all depends on how fast we can complete the syllabus & start revision.
DAMS : How important you think was DAMS
in your preparation ?
Dr.Akriti: Last yr, I lacked concepts in Physio, Paeds, ENT, Radio, Opthal. These subjects in DAMS are covered as well that I found a lot of diff in performance. All the subjects esp surgery are taught extremely well.
Dr.Akriti: Last yr, I lacked concepts in Physio, Paeds, ENT, Radio, Opthal. These subjects in DAMS are covered as well that I found a lot of diff in performance. All the subjects esp surgery are taught extremely well.
DAMS: What do you think is the better
way of preparation between selective, intensive study and wide, extensive
study? What did you choose as your style of studying?
Dr.Akriti: I find selective & smart study the best. In the constraint of time we have to decide what to study from where. Deciding this wins half the battle.
Dr.Akriti: I find selective & smart study the best. In the constraint of time we have to decide what to study from where. Deciding this wins half the battle.
DAMS: Indian PG entrances are highly
competitive so to compete them students end up in appearing in multiple PG
exams , kindly extend your views on this and also their pros and cons of
appearing in multiple PG entrances .
Dr.Akriti: Multiple PG entrances put us in lot of stress. Its better to appear for one exam with full zeal.
Dr.Akriti: Multiple PG entrances put us in lot of stress. Its better to appear for one exam with full zeal.
DAMS: Which subjects did you focus on?
Dr.Akriti: Paeds, Patho, Radio, Pharma, Opthal.
Dr.Akriti: Paeds, Patho, Radio, Pharma, Opthal.
DAMS: What was your strategy for the
exam day? How many questions did you attempt and why?
Dr.Akriti: I appeared for exam just as I used to appear for tests. The aim was to cool temperament & have patience. I attempted all 180 questions because I believe attempting more gives better chances of success.
Dr.Akriti: I appeared for exam just as I used to appear for tests. The aim was to cool temperament & have patience. I attempted all 180 questions because I believe attempting more gives better chances of success.
DAMS: What do you want to specialize
in, why and where?
Dr.Akriti: I want to specialize in Radio hopefully delhi.
Dr.Akriti: I want to specialize in Radio hopefully delhi.
DAMS: Which teachers in DAMS influenced
you most and what do you like about DAMS and would recommend to your juniors?
Dr.Akriti: Naming first few of them would not be right. All have contributed a lot.
Dr.Akriti: Naming first few of them would not be right. All have contributed a lot.
To name a
few Dr.Sumer Sethi, ENT Sir, Paeds Sir and Opthal Mam were of tremendous help.
Best part
about DAMS is friendly environment and that the teachers are always ready to
help. I would definitely recommend my juniors for DAMS.
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