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11/18/2024

Emergency medicine rotation ✔️

Next: 2 weeks of outpatient clinic and getting my sleep schedule back to normal.

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We used to be close,

but people can go

from people you know

to people you don't.

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Have been journalling events in my life for over 5 years now. Filled 3 diaries & covered many important milestones.

Something to be proud about, isn't it?

Writing in my diary helps me to keep my thoughts organised 'cause well, till i don't write it down & look at the words for a moment, i cant conclude how I feel about the idea.

It's complicated, yeah.

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Brachial plexus.

This term explains my week very well.

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Studying in vacay coz why not? 😂

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Study

I feel like this is coming to me effortlessly.

I don't know why we tend to get panicked.

Why panic?

We have to do this anyway, then let's do it confidently.

It becomes much easier that way.

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Orientation completed!

Topics covered -

AETCOM

Roles of medical graduate

Ethics & professionalism

First aid & BLS

Biomedical waste management

Local language programme

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I'm not anxious. I just happen to be aware of all the things that could possibly happen anytime now.

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Orientation Programme

16th oct '24

FAP field visit

Visit to biochemistry lab & research lab

Introduction to ethics

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My first day of med school!!

Was amazing, I am more than ever certain that I've made a perfect choice while choosing my field.

It was sublime 🤍

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How to use highlighters effectively for study success 🖍️🖇️

Highlighting is a popular study technique, but it can often be misused, leading to cluttered notes and ineffective learning.

Choose the right highlighters

Invest in a variety of highlighters. Different colors can serve different purposes—use one color for definitions, another for key concepts, and a third for examples. This color-coding system will help you quickly identify information when reviewing.

Read first, highlight later

Before you grab your highlighter, read through the material thoroughly. This allows you to understand the context and significance of the content. Highlighting without comprehension can lead to missing critical connections between ideas.

Be selective

Less is more when it comes to highlighting. Aim to highlight only 10-20% of the text. Focus on main ideas, key terms, and essential details. If everything is highlighted, nothing stands out.

Use symbols and abbreviations

Incorporate symbols or abbreviations next to highlighted text to indicate importance or your thoughts. For example, a star could signify a crucial point, while a question mark might indicate areas you want to explore further.

Create a legend

If you’re using multiple colors or symbols, create a legend at the beginning of your notes. This visual guide will help you remember what each color or symbol represents, making your study sessions more efficient.

Review and revise

After highlighting, take time to review your notes. Summarize the highlighted sections in your own words. This reinforces your understanding and helps with retention.

Practice active engagement

Instead of passively highlighting, engage actively with the material. Ask yourself questions about the content as you highlight, and jot down answers in the margins or in a separate notebook.

Utilize digital tools

If you prefer digital studying, many apps allow you to highlight text electronically. Explore features like tagging or adding comments to enhance your study materials further.

Regularly revisit your highlights

Don’t just highlight and forget! Schedule regular review sessions to revisit your highlighted notes. This spaced repetition will solidify your understanding and improve long-term retention.

By being selective, using color strategically, and actively engaging with your material, you can transform your notes into powerful study tools.

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I'm not anxious. I just happen to be aware of all the things that could possibly happen anytime now.

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My best advice: write through the chapters of your life. Write down your hopes for the future, and when the future comes, keep on writing. Collect little business cards from your favourite cafes, take silly pictures of your sink, scribble love letters to your future self and keep all the little notes that people leave you. One day, all of this will be in your past, and you won’t remember any of it. But that same day, you might pick up the silly little business card or the silly little note, and you’ll be happy you kept it all. :)

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So, I'll be shifting to my college hostel this Sunday. Got mixed feelings about it, nervous but excited, sad but happy, something like that. It's my first time moving out, I'm freaking out!

I'd be really grateful if you guys could recommend some ideas about how to make this experience easier.

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For the sake of my dreams,

I can do anything!

Med school, here I come!!