Brief Summary
This YouTube video features a conversation between Dr. Deepak Aanjna and Dr. Vibin, who shares his journey of NEET PG preparation, strategies, and experiences. Vibin discusses his initial struggles, how he balanced work with studies, his approach to revision, GT scores, and how he finally achieved a good rank. He also answers questions from the audience, providing valuable tips and insights for NEET PG aspirants.
- Vibin started his preparation after working for two years due to financial constraints.
- He focused on revision videos and annotated notes.
- He emphasizes that GT scores don't always reflect the final exam performance.
- Consistency and managing anxiety are key to success.
Introduction and Background
Dr. Deepak welcomes Dr. Vibin to the discussion. Dr. Vibin shares that he just came back from his ICU duty. Dr. Deepak acknowledges Vibin's impressive work during his NEET PG preparation. Vibin completed his internship in 2021 and worked for two years before starting his NEET PG preparation due to financial reasons. He prepared for exactly one year, with an additional three to four months due to exam postponements. In his first attempt, he secured a rank of 61,000 without serious preparation due to his job.
Starting NEET PG Preparation
After getting 61,000 rank, Vibin decided to give it his all. He quit his job and took a GT (Grand Test) to assess his baseline, which he admits was "devastating." He then created a detailed one-year plan, anticipating the exam to be in January 2024, and followed it until May-June 2023. Vibin mentions that he was an average student and was confused about where to start his preparation.
Sources and Study Material
Vibin mentions that he has a dedicated YouTube video detailing the exact sources he followed for each subject. He primarily focused on revision videos rather than main videos because he started his preparation late. He believes that revision videos are sufficient even for freshers and that one can understand everything from them. He used different platforms, sharing resources with friends.
Revision Strategy and GT Scores
Vibin shares his experience with GT scores, which initially remained stagnant between 300 and 400 from May/June to December/January. He consulted many people and was anxious about his scores not improving. He emphasizes that GT scores don't necessarily reflect the actual NEET PG exam performance. In his last mock exam before NEET PG, he scored less than 500. He stresses that GTs are learning tools and that the goal is to avoid repeating the same mistakes in subsequent GTs.
Improving GT Scores and Daily Question Solving
Vibin explains that he used to take GTs on Sunday mornings and review them on the same day, adding extra points to his notes. He maintained one set of annotated notes. Initially, he solved around 50 questions daily during his first reading, gradually increasing it to 100-150 during revisions, and finally 300-400 in the last month before the exam. He used Marrow as his question bank and focused on recent NEET, FMG, INICET, and clinical questions.
Recall Errors and Revision Planning
Vibin discusses the issue of recall errors in GTs and suggests reviewing questions that a significant percentage (over 30%) of people get right. For the last 50 days before the exam, he recommends dividing the time into three revisions: 25 days for the first, 12.5-13 days for the second, and the remaining days for the third revision.
Daily Routine and Consistency
Vibin highlights the importance of consistency and suggests writing down daily and weekly plans to stay on track. He used to study for 10-12 hours on average, increasing to 14 hours in the last one to two months. He would wake up at 6:00 AM and study until 11:00 PM. He clarifies that his study hours were based on his personal learning speed and may not be the same for everyone.
Audience Q&A - GT Scores and Revision
An audience member asks about improving GT scores, which are currently below 100. Vibin advises reviewing GTs thoroughly and noting topics where mistakes are frequently made. He suggests dedicating a specific time frame for GT review to ensure it gets done. Another question asks about whether to start revision with PYQs or notes directly. Vibin suggests reading notes in the first revision and then doing questions retrospectively in the second and third revisions.
Audience Q&A - Medsynapse Notes and Overcoming Fear
An audience member asks about overcoming the fear of missing out on BTR (Bhatia Test Series) content when using Medsynapse notes. Vibin assures that both platforms have similar content, with the main difference being the delivery style. He suggests watching videos from both platforms to see which suits the individual best.
Audience Q&A - Stopping GTs and Last 10 Days Revision Plan
Vibin mentions that he stopped giving GTs in the last two weeks before the exam due to time constraints with his revision. He refers the audience to his Instagram for his last 10 days revision plan.
Audience Q&A - Test and Discussion Videos and Three-Digit Rank
Vibin shares that he watched a few DND (Discussion and Doubt clearing) videos but didn't delve deeply into them. He suggests skipping them if they are too time-consuming and focusing on MCQs if one knows how to approach questions and manage time. He admits that he never thought about getting a three-digit rank and was shocked by his result.
Audience Q&A - Consistency and Slow Learning
Vibin suggests changing the mode of learning when feeling sleepy, such as switching from reading notes to solving MCQs. He acknowledges being a slow learner and advises that even if one feels like they are not remembering things, the information is stored in the subconscious mind and will come to them during the exam.
Audience Q&A - Weak Subjects and DNB Aspirants
Vibin identifies anatomy and PSM as his weak subjects. He used Dr. Ashwani Kumar's revision videos for anatomy and First Aid and Ladder for biochemistry. He addresses a question from a DNB anesthesia resident who left due to personal reasons and is now preparing for surgery. Vibin believes that achieving a rank under 10k in 50 days is possible if the concepts are already strong.
Audience Q&A - Revising Marrow Notes and New Platforms
Vibin advises against starting with a new platform in the last 50 days and suggests sticking to one's own annotated notes. He recommends practicing MCQs and learning retrospectively by referring back to the notes when doing questions.
Audience Q&A - Differentiator in Preparation and Clutter Zone
Vibin credits Medsynapse for helping him improve his GT scores, particularly due to the concise version and pneumonics provided by Dr. Nikita Nanwani. He recommends clubbing Medsynapse and revision videos together into the same notes.
Audience Q&A - Untouched Topics and Custom Modules
Vibin suggests skipping less frequently asked topics and focusing on revising important topics. He admits that he didn't read his bookmarks and suggests reviewing questions where mistakes were made during GTs and writing down the concepts in notes.
Audience Q&A - Anxiety and Time Management
Vibin advises finishing each slot of questions within the allotted time and ensuring five minutes extra per slot. He didn't mark questions for review to avoid time constraints.
Residency Experience
Vibin shares that his radio diagnosis residency is hectic with frequent night postings, contrary to the common perception of it being relaxed. He concludes by thanking Dr. Deepak and the audience for joining the session.
