u/E8_Marrow_Source

Just finished my MBBS and shifted back home. Looking back, I realized how much time I wasted in clinical postings initially because I didn't know what to focus on. Here is a piece of advice i wish someone gave me:

1. Don't try to memorize standard textbooks before entering the ward. Just focus on history-taking formats for the first two weeks.
2. For Surgery/Medicine, learn how to present a case confidently even if your diagnosis is wrong. Professors respect presentation structure more than the final answer.
3. Keep a small pocket notebook for high-yield signs you see live (like clubbing grades or specific murmurs). You won't forget them if you write them down instantly. Hope this helps anyone feeling overwhelmed right now!