Interview with our topper Dr.ROHIT SINGH


Interview with our topper Dr.ROHIT SINGH

Dr. Rohit Singh did his MBBS from__KMC Manipal and joined DAMS Regd no LU00286
He secured 60th Rank IN AIIMS NOV’13 Exam....

DAMS: How did your parents, family and friends contribute to your success?
Dr. My parents helped me alot throughout the process and my close friends support and guided me alot.

DAMS: Who influenced you to take up Medicine?
Dr. My biggest influence has already been my “Father”.

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. I had some doubts, i always secured close to rank 200 in AIIMS & PGI last couple of years, Sumer Sir guided me alot throughout the process. 

DAMS: Which books did you read for the theory part?
Dr. I did reading mostly based on class notes, i did most of the standard theory books during MBBS including Robbins, Selective topics of CNS& Endocrine from harrisons. 

DAMS : Which books did you read for MCQ revision? Which revision books were the most productive and which were least?
Dr. I did all the questions provided in the modules, apart from that i made an effort to go through major books like Ashish for AIIMS & Mudit Khanna for AIPG and individual guides.

DAMS : How important you think was DAMS in your preparation ?
Dr. DAMS gave me the final push to secure a good rank , the teachers specially Dr. Tiwari(surgery), Dr.Pooja (Biochemistry), Dr. Harmeet Goel (obs & gyne) and Dr. Pankaj (PSM) helped us alot.. 

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. AIIMS has always been about having extensive knowledge about a few selective topics combined basics from MBBS and Keeping up with the classes at DAMS. 

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.A single exam should be the way to move ahead .I still prefer the old ways of taking exam with a pen and a paper, multiple sessions and all the implications are too much to handle.

DAMS: Which subjects did you focus on?
Dr. I focused on 2nd prof. Subjects especially PATHOLOGY & PHARMA, 3rd prof. Subjects like SPM ,OPTHAL. & short subjects- SKIN, ANESTHESIA, RADIOLOGY & PSYCHIATRY. 

DAMS: What was your strategy for the exam day? How many questions did you attempt and why?
Dr. I tried to stay focused and didn’t haphazard anything before exam, i attempted 185 questions because this AIIMS paper had MAY repeats with some analytical questions.

DAMS: Which teachers in DAMS influenced you most and what do you like about DAMS and would recommend to your juniors?
Dr. All the teachers specially specially Dr. Tiwari(surgery), Dr.Pooja (Biochemistry), Dr. Harmeet Goel (obs & gyne) and Dr. Pankaj (PSM) has guided us alot , the faculty and staff at DAMS lucknow helped us in every possible way. I would enlargely recommend DAMS to all my juniors who are preparing for AIIMS & PGI.

Interview with our topper Dr. Geetika Srivastava


Interview with our topper Dr. Geetika Srivastava
Dr. Geetika Srivastava did her MBBS from LHMC and joined DAMS She  secured  Rank 6 IN PGI Nov 2013 Exam


DAMS: Congratulations on securing a  good  ranks. What is the secret of your success in this exam?
Dr. Geetika Srivastava:
Confidence on myself. A thorough knowledge of subjects, speed it is very important for Chandigarh PGI because the paper is lengthy.
DAMS: How did your parents, family and friends contribute to your success?
Dr. Geetika Srivastava:
My mom has absolute faith in me. Even when I used to doubt myself, she used to boost my confidence.
DAMS: Who influenced you to take up Medicine?
Dr. Geetika Srivastava:
It was my own decision. Nobody influences one and none from this field is my idol. I just want to excel in whatever i do.
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. Geetika Srivastava:
Yes, many times but a constant rank in Grand Test (within 100) & rank 79 in DNB August boosted my confidence.
DAMS:  Which books did you read for the theory part?
Dr. Geetika Srivastava:
Across 1 & across 2, AA, class notes for Anaesthesia, Opthal, ENT, OBG & Paeds.
DAMS : Which books did you read for MCQ revision? Which revision books were the most productive and which were least?
Dr. Geetika Srivastava:
Across 1 was least productive, class notes & self notes were most productive.
DAMS : How important you think was DAMS in your preparation ?
Dr. Geetika Srivastava:
I joined foundation course & I literally clammed every line of class notes that was very helpful.
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. Geetika Srivastava:
First reading should be wide extensive then gradually & gradually selective intensive study.
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. Geetika Srivastava:
Multiple PG entrance exam is always good to appear. You never know which day is your lucky day.
DAMS: Which subjects did you focus on?
Dr. Geetika Srivastava:
Anatomy, Pathology, Pharmacology, Medicine.
DAMS: What was your strategy for the exam day? How many questions did you attempt and why?
Dr. Geetika Srivastava:
Be very relaxed, my target was to attempt 525 options to 575 options but due to time limit I could only attempt 520 options.
DAMS: What do you want to specialize in, why and where?
Dr. Geetika Srivastava:
Radiology or Dermatology. I am in love with these branches.
DAMS: Which teachers in DAMS influenced you most and what do you like about DAMS and would recommend to your juniors?
Dr. Geetika Srivastava:
Surgery sir. Is the best teacher.
    

Interview with our topper Dr.Kunwar Sidharth


Interview with our topper  Dr.Kunwar Sidharth
Dr.Kunwar Sidharth did his MBBS from PCMS, Bhopal and joined DAMS
He secured Rank 203 IN AIIMS Nov 2013 & 350 in PGI nov 2013 Exam

DAMS: Congratulations on securing a good  ranks. What is the secret of your success in this exam?
Dr. Kunwar Sidharth:
Nothing only hard work & dedication.
DAMS: How did your parents, family and friends contribute to your success?
Dr. Kunwar Sidharth:
My mother is my biggest inspiration and she is the one to inspire me.
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. Kunwar Sidharth:  
Yes, but the competitive atmosphere in the coaching charged me up.
DAMS:  Which books did you read for the theory part?
Dr. Kunwar Sidharth:
MCQ books+theory books+classnotes (including T & D papers).
DAMS : Which books did you read for MCQ revision? Which revision books were the most productive and which were least?
Dr. Kunwar Sidharth:  
DAMS last look+notes only.

DAMS : How important you think was DAMS in your preparation ?
Dr. Kunwar Sidharth:  
very important provided the right atmosphere & notes for preparation.
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. Kunwar Sidharth:  
Intensive + selective.
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. Kunwar Sidharth:  
Just believe in yourself and take right guidance is the only mantra.
DAMS: Which subjects did you focus on?
Dr. Kunwar Sidharth:  
Subjects of 1st + 2nd yr thoroughly. 3rd & 4th yr selectively.
DAMS: What was your strategy for the exam day? How many questions did you attempt and why?
Dr. Kunwar Sidharth:  
AIIMS-185 attempts. PGI-500 attempts.
DAMS: What do you want to specialize in, why and where?
Dr. Kunwar Sidharth:
any surgical field.
DAMS: Which teachers in DAMS influenced you most and what do you like about DAMS and would recommend to your juniors?
Dr. Kunwar Sidharth:  
undoubtedly Dr. Sumer Sethi.
    

Interview with our topper Dr. Bhawna Attri


Interview with our topper Dr. Bhawna Attri
Dr. Bhawna Attri did her MBBS from LHMC and joined DAMS Foundation + Test & Discussion
She  secured  Rank 24 IN PGI Nov 2013 Exam


DAMS: Congratulations on securing a good ranks. What is the secret of your success in this exam?
Dr. Bhawna Attri:
Good wishes & my parents & hardwork. DAMS classes also helped a lot.
DAMS: How did your parents, family and friends contribute to your success?
Dr. Bhawna Attri:
They always gave me positive motivation. They believed a lot in me.
DAMS: Who influenced you to take up Medicine?
Dr. Bhawna Attri:
Parents and I also wanted to take medicine always.
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. Bhawna Attri:
Yes but DAMS Tests & performance in those doesn’t let me go down.
DAMS:  Which books did you read for the theory part?
Dr. Bhawna Attri:
Most Important DAMS notes.
DAMS : Which books did you read for MCQ revision? Which revision books were the most productive and which were least?
Dr. Bhawna Attri:
AA & MK.
DAMS : How important you think was DAMS in your preparation ?
Dr. Bhawna Attri:
DAMS is must for every student who want to secure a good rank.
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. Bhawna Attri:
Selective & intensive is much better.
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. Bhawna Attri:
I never prepared differently for any exam. Just need to focus on bases and important topics and i think that is what required. I studied the subjects well and DAMS notes with 10 yrs (AA & MK) this was enough for PGI also.
DAMS: Which subjects did you focus on?
Dr. Bhawna Attri:
Pharma, Patho, Micro, Surgery, Medicine but we can’t leave any subject.
DAMS: What was your strategy for the exam day? How many questions did you attempt and why?
Dr. Bhawna Attri:
For PGI Chandigarh be cautious of negative marking. I attempted those questions which I was quite sure off. I did around 240 questions.
DAMS: What do you want to specialize in, why and where?
Dr. Bhawna Attri:
Medicine.
DAMS: Which teachers in DAMS influenced you most and what do you like about DAMS and would recommend to your juniors?
Dr. Bhawna Attri:
DAMS is must for all.
DAMS notes are essential for all entrance exams. Especially in last days of preparation when we can’t go through all subjects books. We don’t have to think which subjects and topic to focus most. Entire DAMS family is great especially surgery faculty & Dr. Sumer Sethi.
    

Interview with our topper Dr. Nishant Kumar


Interview with our topper Dr. Nishant Kumar
Dr. Nishant Kumar did his MBBS from JIPMER and joined DAMS
He secured Rank 56 IN AIIMS Nov 2013


DAMS: Congratulations on securing a good  ranks. What is the secret of your success in this exam?
Dr. Nishant Kumar:
Thanks a lot. I think, goal oriented hard work, ability to stay motivated & guidance from the DAMS classes did the wonders.
DAMS: How did your parents, family and friends contribute to your success?
Dr. Nishant Kumar:
without the immense support of my parents, family & friends, it would not had been possible to achieve it. At low times, my friends, dr. rajeev & dr. vivek ranjan, helped me to keep my spirits high, by their motivating talks.
DAMS: Who influenced you to take up Medicine?
Dr. Nishant Kumar:
It was my parents wish to see me as a doctor and personally, I too have a keen interest in medicine. So it’s a combined decision i must say.
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. Nishant Kumar:
One may feel low at times, while preparing for such exam, owing to the amount of syllabus to be covered in a short span, and the thought of the extreme competition. At such times, i used to take some time off from studies & the listen music, or talk to my friends.
DAMS:  Which books did you read for the theory part?
Dr. Varun Bansal:  
During my mbbs days, I read the standard textbooks that everybody follows. Additionally, i followed kartzung, along with KDT. I started doing MQ books in internship.
DAMS : Which books did you read for MCQ revision? Which revision books were the most productive and which were least?
Dr. Nishant Kumar:
For AIIMS exam, AA & MK books are indispensable. I read Dr. Sumer Sethi’s radiology, which is not only useful for radiology but helped in tackling questions of other subjects too. For others i did across.
DAMS : How important you think was DAMS in your preparation ?
Dr. Nishant Kumar:
My Alma Mater, JIPMER gave me the basics of medical sciences & DAMS beautifully reinforced & added the extra amount of information & concepts that is required for PGMEE. Getting the rant what i got was unimaginable without all those hours i spent in DAMS classes.
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. Nishant Kumar:
I mainly followed selective study but i went extensive for few selective chapters like hematology, kidney & cns. Some topics like electrocochleography, congenital cystic diseases of kidney & neoplasia, I read in full details.
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. Nishant Kumar:
Given the uncertainty that lingers even after a good preparation, its better to go for multiple exams. But as the pattern of questions asked in different exams have become completely different lately, one need to strike a balance while preparing. DAMS class notes are very helpful in such case, as it’s an amalgamation, which covers all the patterns.
DAMS: Which subjects did you focus on?
Dr. Nishant Kumar:
As in AIIMS exam, ophthalmology questions used to be notoriously difficult, so i concentrated most on it. Then, I concentrated more on medicine also (especially hematology), as it makes their major bulk of question paper in exam.
DAMS: What was your strategy for the exam day? How many questions did you attempt and why?
Dr. Nishant Kumar:
I attempted 190 questions in AIIMS exam. I tried not to attempt data based questions, unless i m completely sure of the answer.
DAMS: What do you want to specialize in, why and where?
Dr. Nishant Kumar:
I would like to go for ophthalmology. AIIMS is obliviously the natural choice, as it is the apex centre for ophthalmology.
DAMS: Which teachers in DAMS influenced you most and what do you like about DAMS and would recommend to your juniors?
Dr. Nishant Kumar:
Every teacher in DAMS is proficient in their respective subjects. Thanks to Dr. Sumer Sethi for bringing such a wonderful brigade of “alchemists” under one roof.  I would definitely recommend my juniors to join DAMS, with a word to have a trust in this institution & its excellence, & to work hard as much the teachers here do for us.  

Interview with our topper Dr.Tuhina Goel


Interview with our topper  Dr.Tuhina Goel
Dr. Tuhina Goel did her MBBS from LHMC, Delhi and joined DAMS
She secured Rank 1 IN AIIMS Nov 2013
DAMS: Congratulations on securing a good ranks. What is the secret of your success in this exam?

Dr. Tuhina Goel:
Patience, persistence & perseverance; above all god’s grace. I did foundation course at DAMS & the class notes were extremely helpful.
DAMS: How did your parents, family and friends contribute to your success?
Dr. Tuhina Goel:  
My parents, family & friends always believed in me. They motivated me each time I felt low & lost.
DAMS: Who influenced you to take up Medicine?
Dr. Tuhina Goel:  
My parents as both are Doctors themselves.
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. Tuhina Goel:  
Yes, always but to reach the top or has to fall many times. And each time you fall, you have to rise again to reach the top.
DAMS:  Which books did you read for the theory part?
Dr. Tuhina Goel:  
For theory part all standard text books. Its not possible to revise the entire theory from standard text books. So MCQs books are preferable as they have it all in brief & all that is needed.
DAMS : Which books did you read for MCQ revision? Which revision books were the most productive and which were least?
Dr. Tuhina Goel:
Across for 1st yr subjects & short subjects. AA, some important topics from Harrison & DAMS notes & Dr. Sumer Sethi for Radiology.
DAMS : How important you think was DAMS in your preparation ?
Dr. Tuhina Goel:
The most important, DAMS classnotes were first beyond compare. They were very convenient for the last minutes revision when time is constrants. Dr.Sumer Sethi book for radio is also beyond compare.
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. Tuhina Goel:  
Selective, intensive. Its not important & possible to know everything as medicine is too vast & no body scores 100%. Its important to know the important things only & thats the key to success.
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. Tuhina Goel:
Multiple PG entrances are good in the sense that one is provided with multiple opportunities. If somebody is branch specific he can pick in an institte where rank is favourable. Also, the member of exams you give the better practise it is.
DAMS: Which subjects did you focus on?
Dr. Tuhina Goel:  
Most importantly-final yr subjects, then 2nd proff subjects, short subjects & PSM.
DAMS: What was your strategy for the exam day? How many questions did you attempt and why?
Dr. Tuhina Goel:
Exam must be taken with a cool, relaxed & open mind with an adequate deep previous might. Trust & believe in yourself. I attempted 188 questions as the remaining questions were all journal based & recent developments. I didn’t want to take a chance on them.
DAMS: What do you want to specialize in, why and where?
Dr. Tuhina Goel:  
I am confused between Radio diagnosis & OBS & Gynae at AIIMS. My mother is a gynaecologist & I have seen her profession ever since my inception & hence the confusion !!.
DAMS: Which teachers in DAMS influenced you most and what do you like about DAMS and would recommend to your juniors?
Dr. Tuhina Goel:  
Dr.Sumer Sethi (Radio), Surgery, Medicine & opthal faculties are few to name. All the teachers were extremely helpful & comfortable & play the utmost role in my success.
DAMS class notes were of extreme help beyond doubt & I would recommend my juniors to join DAMS course.
   

Interview with our topper Dr. Shantanu Kumar Gupta

Interview with our topper Dr. Shantanu Kumar Gupta
Dr. Shantanu Kumar Gupta did his MBBS from UCMS, DELHI and joined DAMS
He secured Rank 91 IN AIIMS Exam
DAMS: Congratulations on securing a good ranks. What is the secret of your success in this exam?

Dr. Shantanu Kumar Gupta: Just concentrate on basics, a bit of luck and the most important GOD'S grace. I wish god is kind enough to me in the upcoming exams and counseling.
DAMS: How did your parents, family and friends contribute to your success?
Dr. Shantanu Kumar Gupta: Parents were throughout supportive at every stage and a wonderful bunch of friends are always good to study with.
DAMS: Who influenced you to take up Medicine?
Dr. Shantanu Kumar Gupta: My Dad and my other family members in this field.
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. Shantanu Kumar Gupta: Obviously such periods are bound to come, so just be positive and face the challenge.
DAMS:  Which books did you read for the theory part?
Dr. Shantanu Kumar Gupta: Just the very basic book every MBBS student studies.
DAMS: Which books did you read for MCQ revision? Which revision books were the most productive and which were least?
Dr. Shantanu Kumar Gupta: Subject wise books and 2 volumes of Mk AA

DAMS: How important you think was DAMS in your preparation ?
Dr. Shantanu Kumar Gupta: A lot with their awesome online test series
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. Shantanu Kumar Gupta: Selective and just basic concepts.
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. Shantanu Kumar Gupta: Its always better to appear for multiple exams because each day your luck varies.
DAMS: Which subjects did you focus on?
Dr. Shantanu Kumar Gupta: 2nd year and short subjects.
DAMS: What was your strategy for the exam day? How many questions did you attempt and why?
Dr. Shantanu Kumar Gupta: Just give the exam with an open mind and don’t panic. I attempted 197 but I think I over attempted but around 180-190 is a descent attempt.
DAMS: What do you want to specialize in, why and where?
Dr. Shantanu Kumar Gupta: I want to specialize in Ophthalmology just like my dad. But in the end it all depends on what rank you get and how much you compromise.
DAMS: Which teachers in DAMS influenced you most and what do you like about DAMS and would recommend to your juniors?
Dr. Shantanu Kumar Gupta: I was an online test series student. Just trust yourself and study hard and be clear about what you are studying, and how much can you reproduce what you are studying.