what is the problem in studying MBBS?

agbojays

6 years ago

There's absolutely no problem with studying MBBS
The only issue people have is that it's a strenuous course that requires a whole lot of reading....Also it's a 7 year course

Masterofbooksdirected

6 years ago

1. Medical Terminology
Daunting at first, the textbooks are ridden with words that
look like they require a degree in Lexicology just to
pronounce. Medical dictionaries the size of a Russian classical
novel petrify freshmen in the libraries- and rightfully so, with
over 250 roots, dozens of prefixes and suffixes – the
combinations are plentiful. Yet everyone
agrees that knowing the vocabulary of medicine is absolutely
crucial to effectively practicing the craft. Medical terminology
is about as complicated as a language
Fortunately, it has rules that can be utilized to your
advantage. Breaking down medical terminology to its building
blocks will aid in formulating the definition, rather than just
remembering it. A tried and tested method is flash cards –
never underestimate their usefulness .
2. Workload
In addition to the highly complex, long and seemingly
abstract terms, the volume of information students are
required to know is dumbfounding, especially in the first two
years. Having to learn most of human anatomy,
pathophysiology, pharmacology and microbiology is a
daunting task. In the moment, you may feel terror in your
heart as you complete peer-reviewed presentations, clinical
exams and worst
of all – written
exams.
You need to
remember that
others have gone
through what you are experiencing. And they survived. Find
out how. Ask third year and fourth year medical students how
they prepared for exams. Did they approach the tutor
directly? Do any of the lecturers share useful information in
office hours? How were the hardest exams passed? You can
follow my example and use post-it notes around the
apartment. In my first year, I found that study groups were
very helpful with the complex concepts. In addition, I would
recommend that you take full advantage of different learning
methods. Record your own voice, join discussions or watch
online videos – whatever you deem best.
3. Motivation and Burnout
Remember the question “Why do you want to be a doctor”?
Now if you look at yourself in the mirror – sleep deprived,
tired, unmotivated, not having seen your family and friends
for what seems to be eons – and you have difficulty
answering that question, you may be suffering from burnout.
Ishak et al. (2013) have found that more than half of all
medical students will suffer from burnout. It is a serious and
complex problem. Contributors include lack of appropriate
mentorship, poor exercise habits, unhealthy diet, lack of
sleep, lack of autonomy, stress in the work place, exposure to
trauma etc. Most often it is a combination of issues.
According to the AAMC the 4-year graduation rate is at its
lowest rate, 81% in 2009, and has seen a continuous decline
in the last 30 years.