FEU-NRMF: SOME MED STUDENTS TIPS/EXPERIENCE PER SUBJECT

• S1-Student Number 1

BIOCHEMISTRY

S1

• Never used Harper    
• Stick with manual
• Samplex are very useful
• 1st Shifting/exam Biochem-A (Protein Chem) difficult

  
S2- 

• Main reference is Harper
• Alternate book is Lippincott (easier to understand)
• Used Manual (P 1000)
• Understand the topic first before answering sample exams

S3- 

• Did not use Harper
• Used Lippincott (though lengthy explanations)
• Manual is okay (you can write additional info's)
• The dept. is willing to give PPT

PHYSIOLOGY

S1-

• Guyton is your bestfriend
• Read until you understand
• Read in advance
• Did not use Physiology Manual
• Baccud/ Limpin Notes(Big help)

S2- 

• Guyton
• If you have time read Cell Physio, Cardio and Renal Physio
• Used lec/lab manual (500/sem)
• EXP:the hardest first year subject but most enjoyed
• Dreaded Small Group Discussions (SGD)

S3- 

• Guyton
• Physio Manual not much used but you can read it if you have time
• Read Baby Guyton followed by monster Guyton
• SGD are very difficult (some are traumatized)

GROSS ANATOMY

S1- 

• Netter a must have
• Some questions directly taken from the manual
• Open the atlas while studying for better understanding
• Better to bring recorder then transcribe
• Do not be absent- Some prof's give tips for their exam
• First sem is difficult due to memorization (Bones, Muscles)]
• 2nd sem much easier

S2- 

• Clinically Oriented Anatomy by Moore to be used on Second sem
• Some teachers get questions from this book- also useful in 1st sem
• Netter is a must have

S3- 

• Netter a must have
• McMinn's photographic atlas of anatomy maybe useful
• Video our classmates while they are teaching
• You can pass if you have mental picture of human body

MICRO ANATOMY
FIRST SEM: HISTOLOGY
SECOND SEM: NEUROANATOMY
S1- 

• Manual needed
• Some questions directly taken from the manual
• First sem is easy
• Second sem difficult
• Snell used once/twice

S2-

• Some questions directly taken from the manual
• You will be exercising your Fine Motor Skills by drawing (Graded: Better if you have good drawing)
• If you have a classmate willing to teach you, stick with him/her during lab hours
• Try to get High scores in the PRACTICAL EXAMS (It will SAVE you)

S3-

• Do good in Practical Exams
• Video the TV in the lab when instructors are orienting you on the slides
• Use you free time in lab to finish manuals or review the topics

INTRO TO CLINICAL MEDICINE (ICM)

S1/S2/S3

• Manual needed ( P 300)
• All exam questions taken in the manual
• Practice sessions
• How to deal with patients
• Easy but you still have to study

HISTORY OF MEDICINE AND MEDICAL ETHICS(HMME)

S1/S2

• Manual needed (P 300)
• All exam questions taken in the manual
• Mostly Common Sense
• Easy
• Main Reference: " A Primer on Health Care Ethics " by Michael Monge

PSYCHOBIOLOGY

S1/S2/S3

• Handouts used
• Easiest Subject

COMMUNITY AND FAMILY MEDICINE 1 (CFM 1)

S1/S2/S3

• Manual Needed (P 300)
• Looks easy but you'll be surprised to get low scores
• As long as you read and understand the manual you are SAFE.
• One of the hardest subjects to pass because the dept. is strict with passing score (75%)
• Make sure you do well on your Reaction Papers
• Do not be Absent