Medicine

After finishing Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS full form in Medical), the student can now specialize in Cardiology or Neurology or any specialization area through the Postgraduate degree which is normally Master's degree (MD or MS in related specialty). 

The first step for the student is to clear the entrance exams, like the NEET PG de facto in India (or equivalent exam depending on the country). When the student finally gets into a program, with great difficulty, he/she must complete an extensive education and training period in their specialty. This includes full time education both theoretically, and practical rotations throughout the program over a number of years (typically 3 years) in hospital rotations and specialized hospital department rotations. 

The student will now have reached the required residency period to be deemed eligible to receive their specialized graduate degree in a related specialization area Cardiology MD or Neurology MD). Additionally, they may continue their education through fellowships or through additional years of specialized training in their areas of interests.

The MBBS syllabus is typically divided into three phases over 5.5 years (including a 1-year internship). 

The structure is as follows:

• Phase 1 (1st Year): Focuses on Basic Sciences, including Anatomy, Physiology, and Biochemistry. The first year lays the foundation for understanding the human body, its functions, and the biochemical processes essential for medical knowledge.

• Phase 2 (2nd Year): Concentrates on Pharmacology, Microbiology, Pathology, and Forensic Medicine. Students learn about the action of drugs, microorganisms, disease processes, and medico-legal aspects of medicine.

• Phase 3 (3rd Year): Includes clinical subjects such as General Medicine, Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pediatrics, and Ophthalmology. Students begin to interact with patients, gaining practical knowledge under supervision.

• Phase 4 (Internship Year): The final year of MBBS is a mandatory internship where students undergo practical training in various departments, including Medicine, Surgery, Obstetrics, Pediatrics, and more. This phase allows students to apply theoretical knowledge in real clinical settings.

Core Subjects Studied During the MBBS course:

• Anatomy: Study of the structure of the human body, including organs, tissues, and systems.

• Physiology: Understanding of how the body functions, including cellular and systemic processes.

• Biochemistry: Study of the chemical processes within and related to living organisms.

• Pharmacology: Knowledge of drugs, their effects, and therapeutic uses.

• Microbiology: Study of microorganisms and their role in human diseases.

• Pathology: Understanding the causes and effects of diseases through tissue analysis.

• Forensic Medicine: Application of medical knowledge to legal issues, including autopsy and identification.

• Community Medicine: Public health, epidemiology, and preventive healthcare practices.

• Surgery: Basic and advanced techniques in treating injuries, diseases, and conditions surgically.

• Obstetrics and Gynecology: Study of pregnancy, childbirth, and female reproductive health.

• Dermatology: Medical care of infants, children, and adolescents.

• Ophthalmology: Study of eye diseases and vision disorders.

• ENT (Ear, Nose, and Throat): Disorders related to the ear, nose, and throat.

• Orthopedics: Study of musculoskeletal system disorders, including bones and joints.

• Dermatology: Study of skin-related conditions and diseases.

• Psychiatry: Mental health, disorders, and treatments.

• Medicine: General internal medicine covering a wide range of non-surgical medical conditions.

The challenges brought on by NEET and UPSC exams depend on the individual's background, abilities, and interest in particular subject areas. NEET consists of specific subject areas; NEET consists of subjects covering only Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, and students are expected to have a deep understanding of Science concepts and respond to the problems using first principles while applying the solutions as quickly as possible. NEET is also considered more challenging than other entrance exams since the subjects covered are vast and involve intense competition, however NEET can be considered less challenging than UPSC when comparing individual subject matter. UPSC (Union Public Service Commission) is a more difficult and important examination as it assesses not only candidates on General Studies, Current Affairs and an optional subject, whereas NEET is more specialized in the field of medical sciences. UPSC is more difficult as it covers an enormous number of subjects, requires analytical thinking and a variety of written and decision-making skills. While NEET can be assessed as specializing on medical sciences, UPSC requires a generalized knowledge of fact as it relates to multiple fields, making it far more complex and timely than NEET as a whole.

It is phenomenally easy to confuse the term 'Doctor,' as both a PhD and MBBS are referred to as 'Doctor'; however, they have very different roles and expertise.
 
An MBBS has been given the authority to practice medicine and treat patients as a medical doctor. They can diagnose you, prescribe you treatment plans, and perform surgeries on you.
 
A PhD has been awarded the title after conducting rigorous research into a field of study, commonly Science, Engineering or Humanities, typically in a specific area of their field. They are generally a subject matter expert and have a doctorate in their research area, but not generally to practice medicine or treat patients.
 
Let's make clear, while both are doctors in their respective fields, the MBBS doctor is the one you are going to generally encounter in healthcare and that will treat and heal patients.

Candidates can keep in mind the following points to qualify NEET UG in the first attempt:

1. Understand the Syllabus - Knowing the syllabus for NEET UG inside and out is crucial. Also, make sure to cover all the topics and units for Physics, Chemistry and Biology from NCERT books.

2. Make a Study Plan - Make a realistic timetable and have daily, weekly and monthly milestones to finally check off all the topics you meant to study and also give you time to revise.

3. Enough focus on NCERT Books - Check NCERT textbooks books thoroughly as a good number of NEET questions are directly or indirectly centrically based on NCERT.

4. Practice, Practice and Practice - Simply solving the previous years question paper will help improve your time management and also accuracy in proper use of NEET UB exam.

5. Consolidate Weak Areas - Work harder in weak subjects or subject topics.

6. Regularly Revise - Revision will help you retain concepts far easily and better recall during the examination.

7. Wisely use other materials - Augment understanding with other books or coaching materials, but do so fortified approach.

8. Keep Consistency and Discipline - Follow your study plan and abide by it.

9. Take care - Get quality sleep, proper nutrition and also dedicate time for meditation and/or enjoy exercise.

10. Get assistance from teachers, mentors, or coaching centres - Do not get stuck within complexities of difficult concepts.