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.