tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82288442024-03-16T06:39:56.097+05:30Sumer's Radiology BlogSumer Sethihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10096119373804793447noreply@blogger.comBlogger2881125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228844.post-8481491224569996812023-05-11T08:10:00.001+05:302023-05-11T08:10:18.607+05:30Radiology Recall INICET May 2023<p> Sharing a small video about the recall questions of Radiology INICET May 2023</p>
<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/c1dQQXeg7uk" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><div class="blogger-post-footer">Famous Radiology Blog by Dr Sumer Sethi www.sumersethi.com </div>Sumer Sethihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10096119373804793447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228844.post-8237641120263293082023-01-22T11:49:00.001+05:302023-01-22T11:49:33.568+05:30FMGE Radiology Jan 2023 <p> Sharing a video discussing the recall questions of FMGE Jan 2023 Radiology </p><p><br /></p>
<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/_F0sbOjaGNM" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><div class="blogger-post-footer">Famous Radiology Blog by Dr Sumer Sethi www.sumersethi.com </div>Sumer Sethihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10096119373804793447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228844.post-32792807887276118442023-01-15T22:21:00.002+05:302023-01-15T22:21:51.480+05:30 Senior Gynaecologist fined for doing Anomaly Scan as it missed the Anomaly, Important Judgment<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="background-color: #f7f7f8;">According to </span><a href="https://advrohiterande.blogspot.com/2023/01/a-senior-gynaecologist-fined-for-doing.html">https://advrohiterande.blogspot.com/2023/01/a-senior-gynaecologist-fined-for-doing.html</a><span style="background-color: #f7f7f8; color: #374151; white-space: pre-wrap;"> it appears to be a case of medical malpractice where Dr. Usha Mukhi, a gynaecologist, is being held liable for not detecting a congenital abdominal wall defect during an ultrasound examination of a patient's pregnancy. The patient, Seema Deswal, argues that the Dr. Mukhi should have referred her to a qualified radiologist and that the anomaly could have been detected earlier and the baby could have been aborted within 20 weeks of pregnancy. The case was initially dismissed by the District Forum, but was later allowed by the State Commission which ordered Dr. Mukhi and the insurance company to pay a lump sum of Rs. 3 lakh along with interest and compensation for mental and physical harassment and litigation expenses. The case is now under revision. </span></span><span style="text-align: left; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: arial;">The commission also directed the National Medical Council to formulate stringent guidelines to regulate Antenatal USG protocols to especially the TIFFA Scan (level-II scan), which should be done by experts.</span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: arial;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: arial;">This is an important judgement for Radiologists doing Level Antenatal ultrasounds.</span></span></p><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="background-color: #f7f7f8; color: #374151; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="background-color: #f7f7f8; color: #374151; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">Famous Radiology Blog by Dr Sumer Sethi www.sumersethi.com </div>Sumer Sethihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10096119373804793447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228844.post-5020029149104199182022-07-01T22:00:00.004+05:302022-07-01T22:00:44.556+05:30FMGE recall Radiology June 2022 | Dr Sumer Sethi<p><span style="font-family: arial;"> FMGE June 2022 Radiology recall by Dr Sumer Sethi</span></p><p><br /></p>
<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/F3vEVIkroVU" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe><div class="blogger-post-footer">Famous Radiology Blog by Dr Sumer Sethi www.sumersethi.com </div>Sumer Sethihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10096119373804793447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228844.post-44331892938607278742022-06-01T15:32:00.003+05:302022-06-01T15:32:35.031+05:30INICET May 2022 Radiology Recall Dr Sumer Sethi<p> Video discussion of INICET May 2022 Radiology MCQs</p><p><br /></p>
<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/6AFuOsKcOZQ" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe><div class="blogger-post-footer">Famous Radiology Blog by Dr Sumer Sethi www.sumersethi.com </div>Sumer Sethihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10096119373804793447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228844.post-52970528556955618812022-05-28T22:04:00.001+05:302022-05-28T22:04:21.012+05:30NEETPG May 2022 Radiology MCQ Recall Discussion Dr Sumer Sethi<p> Video discussion of the recall MCQs of Radiology asked in NEETPG 2022 by Dr Sumer Sethi</p>
<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/bh10IaH9VZU" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe><div class="blogger-post-footer">Famous Radiology Blog by Dr Sumer Sethi www.sumersethi.com </div>Sumer Sethihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10096119373804793447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228844.post-89442719409407963632022-05-09T14:52:00.004+05:302022-05-09T14:52:28.488+05:30 Internship and NEETPG- Ways to excel<p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">The feeling
of wrapping a stethoscope around your neck, being referred to as a doctor
rather than a medical student is indeed unreal. It is, after all, the
manifestation of your dreams which was built around your hard work and
perseverance. The happiness that comes along with the title is fulfilling to
say the least. But at the same time the uncertainty of what follows this
benchmark will itch your mind. Up until now the spectrum of possibilities and
goals were narrow and students always had some test or the other to prepare for,
except it was systematic and somewhat universal. Now the spectrum has widened.
There are a lot of </span><i style="text-align: left;">branches</i><span style="text-align: left;"> one can climb.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-BlloxlQmD0kKvXEAg8ISAQ3zc47a34cRItHsGB5jg7No2qDhSY7e95E8zD00OZi5Y_ixmK08ZYw-tEAmowJICCkcIiOKgFTCb5Gx6nECr4Xurh8qIKAfP0RTsqD8mRwF1DB9tzxxIrFsbhZtAiX8Y_B4pIXmI-JGOIZl-T6lwveXW2BAWzg/s1280/Internship%20&%20NEETPG.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-BlloxlQmD0kKvXEAg8ISAQ3zc47a34cRItHsGB5jg7No2qDhSY7e95E8zD00OZi5Y_ixmK08ZYw-tEAmowJICCkcIiOKgFTCb5Gx6nECr4Xurh8qIKAfP0RTsqD8mRwF1DB9tzxxIrFsbhZtAiX8Y_B4pIXmI-JGOIZl-T6lwveXW2BAWzg/w640-h360/Internship%20&%20NEETPG.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p> </o:p></span><b><span lang="EN-US">So how
should one handle a PG internship and NEETPG exam together?</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p> </o:p></span>Foremost it
is imperative to drill this in your head that it is absolutely possible that do
well in your internship while preparing for PG exams. The difference between
one who gets the job done well and one who doesn’t is quite simply a can-do
attitude and understanding of balance between the internship and entrance exam.
On the contrary, the internship protects you from your own mind. Candidates who
tend to ignore the internships and devote all their energy into the exam end up
investing, quite in vain, behind study guides on top of their existing
material. These resources contain questions from decades prior which is simply
not required in today’s dynamic question pattern. Thus students get overwhelmed
and their preparation is hampered. Instead of focusing on papers dating back
maximum 3 years, students go through decades of unnecessary questions.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">The 10-15
days gap between your final year exams and internships can be utilized by
solving the DQB IV. The knowledge is fresh in your mind and you can actually
solve them swiftly given the recency of the end of the final year. This way you
can cover a major chunk, say 50%, of your NEETPG syllabus since most of the
questions come from the final year domain. The clinical subject questions
should be given priority for optimal utilization.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p> </o:p></span></b><b><span lang="EN-US">How to
approach the internship time?</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">The most
significant trait one must inculcate in their approach in an internship is
mindfulness. Observing every little thing the staff, nurses or doctors do is
the best way to learn. Being inquisitive about said observations will only
enhance your knowledge. Even though it would seem chaotic, depending on the
daily bustle of your college, you must find order in the chaos and continue
being observant. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p> </o:p></span>The second
step is introspection. If you have come this far you must have a plan already
chalked out and all your efforts have been focused on it accordingly. But it is
still a good idea to ask yourself the purpose of your actions thus far. What
you did in the past? What hinderances have you faced in your charted plan? How can you
overcome it? Where do you want to see yourself in a few years? All these
questions, as fundamental as they are, will help you identify your next course
of action. It is a proven and better method rather than blindly following your
peers.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p> </o:p></span><b><span lang="EN-US">Regular
course vs TND- Which one to choose?</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Preparing
for the exam takes place in four stages- concept building, understanding and
taking personalized notes, revision and then appearing for mock tests. It is
important to be honest with yourself and identify the stage you are currently
in. If you are one who has opted for the regular course for internship you are
most likely to have ignored the initial stages. While a TND candidate has
already gone through the initial stages, so they work on their exam skills. The
<b>DAMS <i>HYBRID</i></b> course is a tool which contains a series of video
discussions which can help the regular course students to revisit concepts and
make notes on topics they might have missed due to their busy internships.
However, these should not be treated as replacement of live classes which preserve
the discipline and competitive spirit and is eventually beneficial for the
student. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p> </o:p></span><b><span lang="EN-US">How to
yield maximum results from the TND series?</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p> </o:p></span>At DAMS
there is a multi-tier testing system for the TND course. They are-</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><b>Tier1-
TND +DQB</b><o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Should you
make a personalized schedule or follow the given schedule?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">ON the DAMS
App there are details of all the tests includes dates, subjects, topics and sub
topics. The hectic schedule of an internship might cause you to delay your
preparation. Following the compact structure of routine will prevent you from
procrastination and hence it is wise to follow it rather than building your own
timetable.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The candidate will be given
one week to prepare for a test. During this time one needs to revise their
notes while solving topic wise questions from the DQB simultaneously. The next
step will be to solve the ‘mixed bag’ questions along with the ‘bounce back’
section.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The study pattern for a single
day should be divided into a standardized 7 is to 3 ratio of revising theory
and solving questions respectively. Now one must have a ‘wrong diary’ where you
should note down specific sub topics the questions of which you have found to
be incorrect during the analysis of solved questions. The final step will be
reserved for the end of the day where you revise 2-3 particular topics picked
up from the wrong diary. This will definitely keep you ahead of the curve. The
7<sup>th</sup> day is when you appear for the test , irrespective of the degree
of preparation, and only once it’s done should you attend the TND session.
During the discussion take note of the approach, updates and variety of
questions. Again, it is time to analyze and jot down the precise topics/ sub
topics of the incorrect attempts of the test into the ‘wrong diary’.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><i><span lang="EN-US">Tier2-
Subject wise tests or SWT’s</span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p> </o:p></span>This level
is to be approached around the 5<sup>th</sup> month to check your retentivity.
It carries around 200 MCQ’s per subject and is an useful test series for anyone
who have the fear of missing out. Solve these like a proper test. The usual analysis procedure
should be done.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p> </o:p></span><i><span lang="EN-US">Tier3-
Grand Tests</span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">On the
first four months of your TND course you should stick to giving 1 grand test
per month and gradually increase the frequency to 1 GT per 10 days around the 6<sup>th</sup>
month. The protocol of analysis is to be followed without fail.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p> </o:p></span></i><i><span lang="EN-US">Tier4-
CBTs</span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">This is the
best way to prepare for that one day of the exam where everything can go your
way, as can nothing. The simulated environment of the exam prepares your mind
of the finer mental hurdles which probably will not manifest unless the
pressure of the actual exam arrives. Hence it is better to train your mind
beforehand.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">For passive
revision candidates should definitely attend the integrated MCQ session live at
09:00 p.m. every Tuesday and the clinical grand round live at 09:30 p.m. every
Wednesday. For INICET the AIIMS capsule and emergency case scenarios, along
with the DVT and must know topics are also available with this course.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">How to
frame your schedule?<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">If you have
enrolled for the regular classes, you must attend the regular class. Concept
building is key. Then, as per strategy, create your own notes and read them the
very same day. Revision must follow, this is the most important step. Go
through everything that has been taught and consolidate. Once done it is time
to solve <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>the questions from DQB. In the
following week appear for the mock exams. The crucial step of analyzing the
results must be done with due diligence. The mistakes when identified should be
revisited ( the notes will help with that).</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">If you have
joined a test and discussion course, the last two stages of revision of notes
and appearing for exams will help get prepared to show up for the TND. If you
are making a wrong attempt then you must analyze the area of error. If you are
making no attempt at all you must revisit your notes regarding that particular
question. The goal of the TND is twofold –<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="margin-left: 54.0pt; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -36.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">i.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>to develop your MCQ skills and enhance your
high -yield information<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-left: 54.0pt; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -36.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">ii.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">to
provide you with relevant updates<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">According
to your position in this preparation you can choose between these two courses.
This decision will be significant in saving time during a period when
competition is fierce and time is of the essence. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Another
important factor is to stop postponing your Grand tests and CBT’s, instead
aggressively approach them. It is better to appear for tests instead of
question banks because you need to build your mind’s performance for a 3 hour
long intensive exam. Solving question banks may provide instant gratification
but will not enhance your exam performance. So systematically plan your GT’s
and CBT’s. Keep tracking your progress accordingly. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Time management
is essential too. Granted the internship will be exhausting and time consuming
for many, the onus of finding time is on you and your motivation to succeed.
One thing common between all the greats and commoners is that both groups have
the same 24hours in a day. Prioritize your goals and find time accordingly. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>To quote Muhammad Ali,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“I hated every minute of training, but I said,
‘ Don’t Quit. Suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion’ ”<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><br /><p></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">Famous Radiology Blog by Dr Sumer Sethi www.sumersethi.com </div>Sumer Sethihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10096119373804793447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228844.post-34532036011564391362022-05-08T21:10:00.001+05:302022-05-08T21:10:36.226+05:30INICET May 2022 Review and Analysis<p> Sharing a video with review and analysis of INICET May 2022 by Dr Sumer Sethi.</p><p><br /></p>
<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7HZ2B8XFZ_4" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe><div class="blogger-post-footer">Famous Radiology Blog by Dr Sumer Sethi www.sumersethi.com </div>Sumer Sethihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10096119373804793447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228844.post-78376601654273240492022-04-26T17:02:00.005+05:302022-04-26T17:02:35.296+05:30Bronchiectasis- Approach to Radiology MCQ<p><span style="font-family: arial;"> Here is a video sample from DAMS Test and discussion course. Dr Sumer Sethi explaining how to look at a CT scan with bronchiectasis and explaining various signs.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p>
<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ga091Rinj6Y" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe><div class="blogger-post-footer">Famous Radiology Blog by Dr Sumer Sethi www.sumersethi.com </div>Sumer Sethihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10096119373804793447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228844.post-14948573603563148482022-03-30T23:48:00.005+05:302022-03-30T23:48:43.915+05:30Can a Foreign Medical Graduate thrive in NEET-PG?<p><i><span style="text-align: center;">Our hearts are with our
children from Ukraine</span><span style="text-align: center;">.</span></i></p><p><span lang="EN-IN" style="line-height: 107%; text-align: right; text-indent: -18pt;">-<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><span lang="EN-IN" style="line-height: 107%; text-align: right; text-indent: -18pt;">Dr. Deepti Bahl &Dr Sumer Sethi</span></p><p><b style="text-align: center; text-indent: 18pt;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Directors, DAMS</span></b></p><p><span style="text-align: right;">(1500 words,
7.5 minutes read)</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-IN" style="line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><b><u>Contents:</u></b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="mso-list: l7 level1 lfo8; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-IN" style="line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">1.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-IN" style="line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Acknowledge how
far you’ve come<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l7 level1 lfo8; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-IN" style="line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">2.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-IN" style="line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Dealing with
self-doubts<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l7 level1 lfo8; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-IN" style="line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">3.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-IN" style="line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Redefine your
goals<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l7 level1 lfo8; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-IN" style="line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">4.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-IN" style="line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">How to prepare
for NEXT <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l7 level1 lfo8; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-IN" style="line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">5.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-IN" style="line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">How DAMS can help
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><span lang="EN-IN" style="line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">“<i>Being from a private
institute, is there any chance of securing a government PG seat?”</i></span><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-IN">This is a
question that plagues the minds of most foreign medical graduates, because the
insecurities that were seeded into his head by NEET-UG ranks have continued to
fester and grow. </span><span lang="EN-IN" style="line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNUsibEVxygcSo3TMfYg-kRxXWaIJjds315hetbC3k-5GsOF4KOr7_qtHKp9Rz7yTUiaWWpgtvjTVA4NPkXMBvl7fQ4TS1aNoNQjzcsDl22e-J0XinqeFLpfcu4Ij-uwnKJ8bELAkNdsk7QN0arCkOB756hAboZ8b6gmfLqtOhzbtI8L0sVzY/s1280/image.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNUsibEVxygcSo3TMfYg-kRxXWaIJjds315hetbC3k-5GsOF4KOr7_qtHKp9Rz7yTUiaWWpgtvjTVA4NPkXMBvl7fQ4TS1aNoNQjzcsDl22e-J0XinqeFLpfcu4Ij-uwnKJ8bELAkNdsk7QN0arCkOB756hAboZ8b6gmfLqtOhzbtI8L0sVzY/w640-h360/image.jpg" width="640" /></a></b></div><b><br /></b><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Acknowledge how far you have come<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Whenever self-doubt plagues
your mind, the first thing we should do is: remember how far you have come.
Acknowledge your struggles of moving to a foreign land, all by yourself, at
impressionable ages of mere 17-20 years. It is definitely not easy to be ousted
from your comfort zones, forego families, friends and everything that you’ve
ever known. To balance studies alongside your responsibilities that come with
living abjectly alone in a strange land- only adds to the huge burden that was
already weighing you down. So, hats off to each one of you, because reaching to
this height has not been easy. Yet you persevered and pulled through with your
grit and diligence. That is both commendable and admirable! Never forget that! <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Remember- If you can reach
till here, then you can soar high to any length you wish to. The sky is your
limit! <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Yes, you can do it!<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Am I capable enough to
secure a government PG seat?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">This self-doubt is not
exclusive to foreign medical graduates. It is omnipresent and we all feel it at
some point of life or the other. So, you have to tell yourself, that <b><u>you’re
not less than anybody</u></b>. This is your life, and only you can determine how
far you want to go. Don’t give that power to anyone else to judge you. Yes, we
all have some flaws, but you are no different than any of your colleagues,
whether Indian or foreign. Striving towards getting better every day, and
seeking perfection is all we can do to be recognise our dreams. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">“<i>Ekbar private se kiya, toh
government college kabhi nahin hoga,<o:p></o:p></i></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><i><span lang="EN-IN" style="line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">NEET-UG mein rank nahin
aaya, toh kabhi achcha rank nahin aayega</span></i><span lang="EN-IN" style="line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">…”<i><o:p></o:p></i></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Extricate this thought from your head just like
Dumbledore from Harry Potter and toss it in the wastebin. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Because this is FAR from the
truth! DAMS alone has been a witness to countless FMG students not only getting
through these exams, but have even thrived and shined in them with some securing
postgraduation seats in AIIMS and other coveted institutions.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">A few examples:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="mso-list: l5 level1 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: Symbol; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><b><span lang="EN-IN" style="line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt;">AIIMS RANK-125 Journey as
a foreign medical graduate Dr. Milind</span></b><span lang="EN-IN" style="line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt;"> <b>Shinde</b> (<i>interview available on
DAMS YouTube channel)</i><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt;">Dr. Milind Shinde, a
foreign medical graduate from Russia, not only clears FMGE, but works hard,
sheds all his self-doubts and goes on to securing an incredible rank of 125 in
AIIMS examinations. He says, once he cleared his MCI examination, all he
thought was “I <i>have</i> <i>to</i> study in AIIMS one day.” Even though a lot
of people told him “Its not possible for an FMG to study in AIIMS,” he shut all
of them up by seeing it through. “<i>Sometimes you have to dream for the moon,
only then you can reach the stars,</i>” he says, with a glisten and grit in his
eyes.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l5 level1 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: Symbol; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><b><span lang="EN-IN" style="line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt;">Dr. Gagan Deep Rank-88
AIIMS MAY 2016 </span></b><span lang="EN-IN" style="line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt;">-Foreign Medical Graduate to AIIMS PG (<i>interview available on DAMS YouTube
channel)</i><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt;">Another FMG from Russia and
a regular batch student at DAMS, he says “I just used to follow the schedule
given in DAMS.” With his determination and hard work, the journey from Russia
to AIIMS was surely long and tedious, but if he could overcome it, ask
yourself: why can’t you?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l5 level1 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: Symbol; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><b><span lang="EN-IN" style="line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt;">Dr Asha Ahuja, Foreign
Medical Graduate to MS Obs-Gynae PGIMS Rohtak</span></b><span lang="EN-IN" style="line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt;"> (<i>interview available on DAMS YouTube
channel)</i><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt;">This proud DAMSONIAN did
her MBBS from Ukraine. A true beacon of hope to everyone who thinks an FMG
cannot make it to a clinical branch in a good institute. Each one of you can
and will make this happen just like Asha has done!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt;">So, tell yourself “The fact that I’m
studying in a private medical college or I am a foreign medical graduate has <u>nothing
to do </u>with my success in future. It doesn’t mean that I can’t be more
successful.”<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt;">You’re a doctor/ going to be a doctor! A
position that is coveted by millions of people. So, you have already achieved a
huge milestone in your life and you should be proud of it. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt;">Redefine your goals <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><i><span lang="EN-IN" style="line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt;">If we don’t even dare to dream, how can we
make it happen? <o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt;">Irrespective of where your journey started,
your aim should not be to only clear the FMG Examination. Change your thought
process from aiming only for FMGE to realising that FMGE is just a door to clearing
NEET PG. NEET PG is the target. FMGE is merely the path to it. Once we broaden
our horizon, we will stop compromising on our dreams. Instead of dwelling on
only those topics that are important for FMGE, go that one extra mile by
studying from standard text books and a few lines extra to keep you at par with
other NEET PG aspirants. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Whether FMGE or NEET PG, remember
it is only a stepping stone. If we shift our perspectives from viewing it as a
hard exam -> to it being as a gateway that leads you to myriad prospects-
then I think the exam will seem less of daunting task.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Also, ditch those backup
plans. Tell yourself: It’s NEET PG or nothing. Because in some ways, keeping a
safety net only allows you to make room for the possibilities of failures.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt;">How to prepare for up-coming NEXT
examination?<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt;">FMGE has been somewhat easier than NEET PG.
But both the examinations will soon be replaced by NEXT which will not only
give license to practise in India, but will also determine your rank to secure
post graduate seats. Hence, needless to say, NEXT is going to be tougher, so
even procuring a license to practise in India will emerge to be a huge point of
concern for FMGs. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt;">But if you inspect closer, over the last 2-3
years, you will see the transition has already been taking place. Along with
one-liners, now most of the questions have become more clinically oriented with
short histories/ images. The NEXT examination will nothing but be an
extrapolation to what the current FMGE and NEET PG are already doing. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="mso-list: l3 level1 lfo3; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><b><span lang="EN-IN" style="line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">1.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span></b><!--[endif]--><b><span lang="EN-IN" style="line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt;">Start well in time so that you don’t have to run in the end<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 36.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt;">NEXT examination will take
place in 2 or 3 phases<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="margin-left: 90.0pt; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo2; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: Wingdings; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">ü<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-IN" style="line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt;">NEXT 1: at the end of 2<sup>nd</sup>
year.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-left: 90.0pt; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo2; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: Wingdings; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">ü<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-IN" style="line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt;">NEXT 2: at the end of final
year. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 36.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt;">Starting early is imperative
to success. If we don’t invest time right from the beginning, in the end we
have to hurry up and frantically search for short cuts. For example, <i>“I can’t
complete this entire thing, so let me just ask my senior what are the important
topics to study.”</i><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="mso-list: l3 level1 lfo3; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><b><span lang="EN-IN" style="line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">2.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span></b><!--[endif]--><b><span lang="EN-IN" style="line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt;">Be consistent <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 36.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt;">If a huge daunting task
awaits us, it is wise to break it up into small pieces and do it consistently.
The marathon of NEET PG will require persistence, perseverance and if you start
well, half the battle is won.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="mso-list: l3 level1 lfo3; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><b><span lang="EN-IN" style="line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">3.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span></b><!--[endif]--><b><span lang="EN-IN" style="line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt;">A directed study<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 36.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt;">Instead of focussing on the
quantity and duration of study, study with a clear direction right from the
beginning. Even if you’re studying 3 hours in a day, studying standard
materials will help you make sure that there is no gap in the knowledge between
you and your Indian colleagues. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="margin-left: 90.0pt; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo4; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: Wingdings; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">ü<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-IN" style="line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt;">Content should be concise and
high yield<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 126.0pt; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l1 level2 lfo4; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: "Courier New"; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Courier New"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">o<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-IN" style="line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt;">Cutting something short but still high yield is “concise” material <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 126.0pt; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l1 level2 lfo4; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: "Courier New"; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Courier New"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">o<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-IN" style="line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt;">Only cutting short, but not making sure its high yield, will decrease
your probability of doing well <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-left: 90.0pt; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo4; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: Wingdings; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">ü<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-IN" style="line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt;">Content should help you be
at par with Indian graduates: use standard books as much as possible. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 36.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt;">It is no secret that standard
books are difficult to understand. If you’re not being able to do it on your
own, it is completely okay to ask and take help in various formats. This is
where mentors, teachers and faculties come in. We teach the same standard text
books but in a language that’s easier to understand so that you can write them
in our way, retain it and reproduce it in the exams.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt;">How DAMS can help: </span></b><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt;">WhatsApp +91 98996 64533
for further info<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b><span lang="EN-IN" style="line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt;">Key takeaways:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="mso-list: l5 level1 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: Symbol; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-IN" style="line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt;">Give yourself credit for leaving everything behind to study your dream
subject in a foreign land<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l5 level1 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: Symbol; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-IN" style="line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt;">the journey from FMG to NEET PG is surely long and tedious, but if one
person can overcome it, ask yourself: why can’t you?<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l5 level1 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: Symbol; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-IN" style="line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt;">Dream bigger and make NEET PG your target instead of thinking about just
clearing FMGE <b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l5 level1 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: Symbol; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-IN" style="line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt;">Start early with a directed approach<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l5 level1 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: Symbol; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-IN" style="line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt;">Consistency is key to ace any exam <b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="mso-list: l5 level1 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: Symbol; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-IN" style="line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt;">DAMS can help with LIVE interactive tuition classes/ test series by
giving you concise high yield information in palatable format <b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjdqsXzaOeNmjaEX5Ax25_X55aIuucOnxOdhky73BGgtfpDDTZLNE4JkBvojqA47ErlkIy-vTXEwnyx7u0GQAYHTTcQIsPK-hVjWw3fUEJS435sVoVBCJbX6ycyRMpXOLdblL_30ILP-ty1OK7u1o9c41UNfard1BI9_DBiMnv9BHBBQ_OSOuA" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1428" data-original-width="1128" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjdqsXzaOeNmjaEX5Ax25_X55aIuucOnxOdhky73BGgtfpDDTZLNE4JkBvojqA47ErlkIy-vTXEwnyx7u0GQAYHTTcQIsPK-hVjWw3fUEJS435sVoVBCJbX6ycyRMpXOLdblL_30ILP-ty1OK7u1o9c41UNfard1BI9_DBiMnv9BHBBQ_OSOuA=w507-h640" width="507" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">Famous Radiology Blog by Dr Sumer Sethi www.sumersethi.com </div>Sumer Sethihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10096119373804793447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228844.post-91318286654864650532022-03-11T14:18:00.002+05:302022-03-11T14:18:51.057+05:30How to approach 1st year in Radiology Residency- Dr Sumer Sethi<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Radiology
is a discipline which provides multi-faceted exposure to its pupils. Several
post graduates all around the world opt for radiology for this. But it is often
confusing for freshers in their initial stage of radiology residency. Students
do not have a properly caved path to follow in order to excel in this field.
And that is simply because there is not much preparation required to prepare
for learning radiology. You must let this specialization take over you rather
than trying to get ahead of it.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"></p><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></div><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p><span style="font-family: arial;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh19N2thldoKcXwnOjQazeICsa4-qwTn0BTqJWLhWUqPWwJNSXGpBgSQ5HAWni74E1yPUpTLqRyU9dPPtJY61-kDeWwS2OZQPoL5LpqZcAJqgV6J1tkIBrCIzSZNSti2DVV4YqgpRvhl6h49LfdSgLwUtIgEA2b5l2k3gWnXVV4704KnLwNe4Q=s446" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="279" data-original-width="446" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh19N2thldoKcXwnOjQazeICsa4-qwTn0BTqJWLhWUqPWwJNSXGpBgSQ5HAWni74E1yPUpTLqRyU9dPPtJY61-kDeWwS2OZQPoL5LpqZcAJqgV6J1tkIBrCIzSZNSti2DVV4YqgpRvhl6h49LfdSgLwUtIgEA2b5l2k3gWnXVV4704KnLwNe4Q=w640-h400" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div></span></o:p></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: arial;">For a 1<sup>st</sup>
year residency student the primary thing one must grasp is the actual concept
and function of radiology. Mastering it is a rather steep learning curve and
everyone must start from the basics. As far as PG is concerned, the most common
practice is to teach <b>Diagnostic radiology. </b>You will find intervention
radiology in a handful of places. It is anyway better to restrict yourself to
the diagnosis<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>part in the first year. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: arial;">To be adept
on this front is a whole other ball game. Many are of the opinion that
diagnostics is mastered mostly by practical work. Others seem to think
theoretical study is the way to go. I however believe that the key lies
somewhere in between this ‘spectrum’. Therefore I recommend two methods to
approach it- <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: arial;">i. <b>Spot finding</b>-
For spot finding one has to look at<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>a
report, form an image and eventually find a differential diagnosis. It is the
skill of keen observation of anomalies. It is crucial to regularly observe
various reports like MRI, CT scan, X-Ray, Doppler, Fluoroscopy etc. and find
the discrepancies such as density and signal abnormalities, asymmetry etc. This
is the practical aspect of it. But to perfect it I used to carry a handbook,
Chapman’s differential diagnosis on my person. Whenever you find an anomaly, you
can immediately refer this as<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>a ready
reference. This will enhance your observation and diagnosis skills as well as
build up on your knowledge base gradually. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: arial;">ii. <b>Describe
the finding</b>- You have spotted the abnormalities and studied about it from
your reference. Now you need to learn the skill of writing a description of the
spotting. The description should be vivid enough that any radiologist can
understand the intricacies of your findings without having to consult the image
or report. The exact attributes of the abnormality in terms of size, density,
symmetry, globulated or smooth- everything should be described accurately and
with the help of correct terminology. For this you have to be well versed in
radiological vocabulary, which you will automatically learn once you keep
studying about every report you work on. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: arial;">The above
two methods are the basics that you need to follow through out. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As you progress, 2-3 months in you should also
be familiar with hands on work like the positioning of the patients for
different angles. Even though down the line this may not be your role but it is
definitely a handy skill to have in your arsenal. Also you will learn the
operation of various machines which again is not supposed to be your expertise
but in exams like the DNB there will be theory papers on radiation physics.
Afterall radiology is the amalgamation of physics and the many faces of
medicine.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Reference books-<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="margin-left: 54pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -36pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: arial;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">i.<span style="font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Textbook
of radiology and imaging- Sutton David<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-left: 54.0pt; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l6 level1 lfo3; text-align: justify; text-indent: -36.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: arial;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">ii.<span style="font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Grainger and Allison’s Diagnostic radiology (
make sure you have the latest edition)<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Gradually when you will have ultrasound posting
the recommended is <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: 54.0pt; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -36.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: arial;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">i.<span style="font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Diagnostic
Ultrasound- Carol M Rumack <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Specialized books on neuroradiology<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: 54.0pt; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l5 level1 lfo2; text-align: justify; text-indent: -36.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: arial;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">i.<span style="font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Osborn’s
brain- Anna G. Osborn<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: arial;">For Musculo-skeletal-<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: 54.0pt; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo4; text-align: justify; text-indent: -36.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: arial;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">i.<span style="font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Essential’s
of Skeletal radiology- Terry R. Yochum<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: arial;">For HRCT chest radiology-<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="margin-left: 54.0pt; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo5; text-align: justify; text-indent: -36.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: arial;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">i.<span style="font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Webb,
Müller and Naidich's High-Resolution CT of the Lung<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-left: 54.0pt; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo5; text-align: justify; text-indent: -36.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: arial;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">ii.<span style="font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Felson's
Principles of Chest Roentgenology<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Every time you are on your rotations and have
to study the reports, note your findings and then study about them that very
day while it is fresh in your mind. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Summary<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo6; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: arial;"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Spot
finding<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo6; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: arial;"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Description
of findings<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo6; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: arial;"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Referring
handbooks while on rotation<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo6; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: arial;"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Referring
reference textbooks after rounds<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo6; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: arial;"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Carry
a radiology anatomy atlas<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo6; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: arial;"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Learn
machine operations and positioning techniques<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo6; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: arial;"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Pay
heed to radio physics<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Parting words<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Due to its wide applications and concept many
people opt for this line. Exploit the modern technologies like reverse image
search and learn more and more about your reports and images Attend conferences
and present your posters. This will gradually help you understand the art of
radiology.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Always remember, a good radiologist has to be
well read.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></span><o:p></o:p></span></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">Famous Radiology Blog by Dr Sumer Sethi www.sumersethi.com </div>Sumer Sethihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10096119373804793447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228844.post-41532349532527464182022-03-02T16:15:00.005+05:302022-03-02T16:15:41.663+05:30Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH) : MRI<p style="text-align: justify;"><b> History:</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">A 55 years female presented with dementia and gait imbalance</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Findings:</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">There is ventricular dilatation, dysproportionate to the cerebral atrophy. No significant periventricular ooze. Bowing of the corpus callosum. A classical T2 hypointense jet at 4th ventricle. Features are characteristic of normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH)</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhN2UL2c4eKFihqOZQ6kblipyQp1U_r5IJ9vnVWfPuENvyKfBPPYaNJrJayP8MZvdqYK4z6lULmVF3mVVpi7g3O-sfRU_eILmPwOHaXMHQ2A_tK_rTyxU0V6cUfvK7XW3bRvyG4BhQEErBmneAGsy_xQ-reBFGe-qKtsJlv5i5mAmScFgAj070=s566" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="566" data-original-width="463" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhN2UL2c4eKFihqOZQ6kblipyQp1U_r5IJ9vnVWfPuENvyKfBPPYaNJrJayP8MZvdqYK4z6lULmVF3mVVpi7g3O-sfRU_eILmPwOHaXMHQ2A_tK_rTyxU0V6cUfvK7XW3bRvyG4BhQEErBmneAGsy_xQ-reBFGe-qKtsJlv5i5mAmScFgAj070=w524-h640" width="524" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Diagnosis:</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH)</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b><span style="color: red;"><u><br /></u></span></b></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b><span style="color: red;"><u>Extra Edge</u></span></b></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><b>Classical clinical triad?</b></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Dementia, ataxia, urinary incontinence. </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><b>The most characteristic MRI sign?</b></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;">T2 hypointense jet at 4th ventricle</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><b>Which special MRI study is helpful and how?</b></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;">CSF flow study. To predict success of shunt procedure. If flow across 4th ventricle is more than 42 microlitre/min then shunt may be performed</p><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Famous Radiology Blog by Dr Sumer Sethi www.sumersethi.com </div>Sumer Sethihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10096119373804793447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228844.post-18826041854590745162022-02-28T23:21:00.005+05:302022-02-28T23:21:50.304+05:30The Art and Science of solving MCQ’s like a topper<p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 36.0pt;"><b style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-family: arial;">MCQ</span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 36.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Fascinating, isn’t it? The way three simple letters
resonate in your nightmares, overload your cognitive senses in moments of truth
and make you curl up in your blanket and pray to almighty. And all of this is
done by actually displaying the answer to a posed question right in front of
your eyes, hidden within other choices. But students would rather have no
choice to begin with rather than being tricked by the illusion of choice. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 36.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I am here to tell you there are ways to break this
illusion and attain clarity. Being an average student, from an average school,
with above average ambitions I was told that I might excel in a primitive
pedagogy but I would never score well in competitive exams. Ironically, I have
never received any scholarly accolades in my college time but I did obtain
single digit ranks in all my competitive exams.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 36.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-family: arial;">And I did it by applying my common sense. I like to
term it my rule of three-<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 36.0pt; text-align: justify;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 107%;"><o:p><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 36.0pt; text-align: justify;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Rule 1<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 36.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 107%;">Plant a tree</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 107%;">-<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 36.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Medical science is a vast discipline. The content of
our subjects is packed with information and theories. But theories are meant
for inculcating a guideline along which one moves to solve a practical problem.
Thus it is more important to understand the theory rather than mugging it up.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 36.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Once the theory is understood the foundation for
practical approach is built. Now the important part is to convert this
theoretical knowledge into objective and solution oriented points. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 36.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-family: arial;">These points will act both as a recollection tool and
a quick ready reference to prepare for multiple choice problems.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 36.0pt; text-align: justify;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 107%;"><o:p><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 36.0pt; text-align: justify;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Rule 2<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 36.0pt; text-align: justify;"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Connect the dots-<o:p></o:p></span></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 36.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-family: arial;">We are taught specific subjects<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>of medical science over the course of 5 odd
years. The curriculum is compartmentalized for efficient discharge and
subsequent absorption of knowledge. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 36.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-family: arial;">But a patient’s correct and accurate analysis
dependent on unifying the knowledge obtained from the different compartments.
Unless you do that, diagnosis of a patient will become incorrect since you
might succumb to the pressure. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 36.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-family: arial;">A MCQ is similar to this. It is an objective
representation of a patient’s situation. It tests your ability to apply your
cumulative knowledge and corresponding performance under a time induced stress.
<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 36.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-family: arial;">You can master this technique by constantly
recollecting your topics and discussing intellectual questions with each other.
This initiates a chain of higher thinking and decreases the time required to
connect all the dots.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 36.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 107%;"><o:p><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 36.0pt; text-align: justify;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Rule 3<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 36.0pt; text-align: justify;"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Skill of educated guess-<o:p></o:p></span></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 36.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-family: arial;">The curriculum of a MBBS degree is but a mere drop in
the ocean that is medical science. What you retain from the teachings is further
a speck in that drop. <i><o:p></o:p></i></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 36.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-family: arial;">It may so happen a question be asked from any of the
parts outside your bubble of knowledge. A wise person would accept their
limitation and move on to the next question. But a smart person would try to
make an educated guess. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 36.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-family: arial;">To learn this technique one must be aware of
everything they already know and momentarily forget about what they do not
know. The art of guessing constitutes of these steps<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="margin-left: 72.0pt; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: arial;"><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 107%;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">-<span style="font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 107%;">Divide
the question in three portions<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 72.0pt; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: arial;"><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 107%;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">-<span style="font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 107%;">Find out
what you know about each part of the question<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-left: 72.0pt; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: arial;"><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 107%;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">-<span style="font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 107%;">Try and
concentrate on what you can associate from your memory with those particular
parts of the question by applying logic<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 36.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Now half the battle is won. By this process you might
have eliminated one choice. If, by applying yourself further, you can eliminate
another option the mathematics of guessing kicks in. In this situation you have
a 50% percent chance of ticking the right answer. That is a chance you can
afford to take.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 36.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-family: arial;">By using both the art and science of guessing you can
have<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>a methodical approach instead of a
haphazard path. In the end it is a game of chance, but more often than not it
is possible to narrow the options down to two or even the correct option. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 36.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 107%;"><o:p><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 36.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-family: arial;">But aspirants need to keep in mind these two
fundamental sins-<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="margin-left: 72.0pt; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: arial;"><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 107%;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">-<span style="font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 107%;">Overthinking<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-left: 72.0pt; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: arial;"><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 107%;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">-<span style="font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 107%;">Underthinking<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 36.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-family: arial;">If you are facing a direct and common question which
you have faced a lot of times before then the smart thing to do would be to
trust your first instinct. These are on the money most of the times and also
helps avoid silly mistakes. This is an example where overthinking ensues.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 36.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 107%;"><o:p><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 36.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-family: arial;">If you are facing an indirect and uncommon question
then the rule of elimination is to be applied. Failure to do so will result in
silly mistakes. In this instance underthinking may be your downfall.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 36.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 107%;"><o:p><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 36.0pt; text-align: justify;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Macro tips-<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="margin-left: 72.0pt; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: arial;"><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 107%;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">-<span style="font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 107%;">Eliminate
the fear of MCQ’s and start treating it as a fun quiz or puzzle. Most toppers
confess during interviews that they love solving MCQ’s and that it brings them
genuine joy. If you can emerge from the hatred for them and start embracing
them instead, you will increase your chances of scoring high.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 72.0pt; mso-add-space: auto; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 107%;"><o:p><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 72.0pt; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: arial;"><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 107%;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">-<span style="font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 107%;">Keep
appearing for tests- be it TND, Grand test, CBT etc.. These tests will train
you in committing to an answer which is usually the make or break difference
between casually solving MCQs and solving MCQ’s in a test format.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 72.0pt; mso-add-space: auto; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 107%;"><o:p><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 72.0pt; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: arial;"><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 107%;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">-<span style="font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 107%;">Whenever
you feel critical of the new format just remind yourself of how you are
directing your energy towards uncontrollable aspects. Instead use it to remind
your self of the reason you joined this field and what your end goal is. Always
have clarity of your destination. The path will clear up on its own.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 72.0pt; mso-add-space: auto; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 107%;"><o:p><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></o:p></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhzagynPq0WQ5WNYMQFKPW4ndM3NnTOYpRdnqBCyKiZCvE3nORKIKL9z1rCDnRylJJjYOg1u25h_rc_A-kwEY4Ef87EdSO7IAn7DbiZufWEX4vVmZex0Rq_BMG4q_k35QsKN47r23dBb74_pJRJKcPs5Sdsv1NbrffkHllPLe44ULPx4cbO0n8=s1280" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhzagynPq0WQ5WNYMQFKPW4ndM3NnTOYpRdnqBCyKiZCvE3nORKIKL9z1rCDnRylJJjYOg1u25h_rc_A-kwEY4Ef87EdSO7IAn7DbiZufWEX4vVmZex0Rq_BMG4q_k35QsKN47r23dBb74_pJRJKcPs5Sdsv1NbrffkHllPLe44ULPx4cbO0n8=w640-h360" width="640" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><p></p>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 107%;">Make a pledge-
<b>APNA TIME APUN KHUD LAYEGA!</b><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 36.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></o:p></span></p><br /><p></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">Famous Radiology Blog by Dr Sumer Sethi www.sumersethi.com </div>Sumer Sethihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10096119373804793447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228844.post-30710369709153658512022-02-25T10:01:00.001+05:302022-02-25T10:01:18.380+05:30NEET PG delayed- Strategies and timelines<p><span style="font-size: 14pt;">The
official news is in. NEET PG has been delayed to May 21</span><sup>st</sup><span style="font-size: 14pt;">, 2022.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Article by Dr Sumer Sethi, Dr Deepti Bahl<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">And
yes! We are well aware of the ramifications of a such a decision. It may seem
like a trance for now but do not let it faze your sight. It is a lot to process
and eventually you will need to snap out of it.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">First,
lets address a few common issues and queries before we can guide you through
this drastic change.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Q. Will I be liable to apply for NEET PG again?<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Yes.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Candidates
can reapply. The editing window will be open as well. Students can make any
changes they wish to in the application. However these changes can only be made
on particular dates mentioned on the site.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Q. Will INICET happen?<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Yes.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is , till date, scheduled to occur in May
and November.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Q. When will the DAMS CBT be held?<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">The
DAMS CBT is being rescheduled to April, 2022. There will be two of those. The
registration window will also be open. If anybody wants to change anything
editing window is open too. Every month a new grand test will appear.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Q. What is the status of short term subscription on the app?<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">1
and 3 month subscription options are introduced on the EMEDICOZ app. Students
can enjoy its services<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>as a short term
subscription.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Q. Is AIIMS Capsule suitable for INICT?<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">The
AIIMS capsule is an absolute gem of a revision tool and students are encouraged
to use it. Its utmost utility is around 7-10 days prior to the exams.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The DBT focuses primarily for NEET PG
aspirants.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Q. Will the internship cut-off reduce?<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Yes.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">The
whole point of the delay was to reduce and thus inculcate more internship
opportunities.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Strategy<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">There
is no doubt that the postponement of NEET PG spoils meticulously chalked out
plans for many aspirants. It is indeed history repeating itself since last
year’s NEET PG. It would be wise on our part to learn from 2021 aspirants,
their coping methods and mistakes so that we do can perform to our fullest
potential and face this challenge head on.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Dealing with anxiety<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Anxiety
and stress are natural phenomena . Anxiety stems from overthinking about the
outcome and stress induces because of futile attempts of controlling the
uncontrollable. Both will turn out to be your doom if you let it consume your
mind. While it is absolutely fine to worry, it is unwise to let it control your
actions. Many aspirants from previous year succumbed to the anxiety and stress
and it affected their scores radically. Most of it is self-inflicted and hence
it is in your hands to stop it. Do whatever that calms you down and get out of
this toxic headspace. It is the foremost and most important step.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Loss of momentum<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">The
other end of the spectrum contains students who relax a little too much for
their own good. It is imperative to take a break once in a while but in the
case of some students the breaks often stretch too long. This makes you lose
your well-built momentum and you get disconnected with your curriculum. To
regain that momentum back is a herculean task and requires a very strong will.
It is, therefore, my humble advice to all the candidates to be mindful of your
liberty breaks. Your break times should not seep into your study hours. Neither
should your leisure time allow any thoughts about the exam.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Re-align to new date<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">In
accordance to the exam previously scheduled on March it is only logical to
assume candidates must have burnt the midnight oil and stretched themselves as
much as possible. But due to the postponement you people might infer that all
these efforts will yield no useful outcome. Besides you cannot stretch yourself
further, let alone three whole months.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">So
what should be your new course of action. We need to treat this as a marathon,
not a sprint. Aspirants should simply take a day off to process this
information and chart out another plan. A major pre-requisite of a good doctor
is perseverance in adverse conditions. I am certain all of you will persevere
and treat this setback as an opportunity. Here is a blueprint which we advise
our students to refer.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">To
realign effectively to the new dates students should divide their time into two
phases:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><b><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">1.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span></b><!--[endif]--><b><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Mop-up revision<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><b><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">2.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span></b><!--[endif]--><b><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Multiple revisions<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Tying loose ends<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Like
we mentioned, the best can be made out of this situation if you have the
correct mindset. It is a great chance to mop up all your unfinished topics and
chapters. Students, as a priority, must cover all their pendencies by the end
of February. This will give you a satisfaction of having covered as much area
as possible and you can move on to the next phase smoothly.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Multiple
revisions<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Once
you have finished your pending topics you can start with multiple revisions.
This phase can be divided into three distinct timelines.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">Ø<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><i><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Revision 1</span></i><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">- <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is for revising your bottom few topics
first and then finish the rest by the end of March<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">Ø<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><i><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Revision 2</span></i><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">- <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is for revising all the ground that you
have decided to cover for your exam by the end of April<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">Ø<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><i><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Final push</span></i><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">- <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is the last lap of the marathon. Here on
you speed up and push yourself with constant tests and self-evaluations. The grand
tests and the CBT will be of immense help to correspondingly assess your
knowledge and stress handling capacity. This period will span over May till the
date of the exam. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">However,
students should note that appearing for these tests during revision 1 and 2 is
ineffective.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">This
blueprint will act as a rough guide to not only those who have been preparing
all this while but for also those who want to appear and start from square one.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">For
aspirants starting their preparation now the following tools will help<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">-<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Crash course in E-Medicoz app<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Fast track TND<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Online test series / CBT’s<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">If
you have lost touch or had a big gap and need to a thorough revision use crash
course and the online test series.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">IF
you are confident in your theory knowledge and only want a concise
recapitulation then use Fast track TND and online tests.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">For
aspirants already on target the following tools are a must<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Fast track TNDs + class notes<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">DVT’s<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Online test series<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">-<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">CBT’s<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">A golden opportunity<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Many
students had planned to appear for the INICET in April. Postponement of NEET PG
must have caused hinderances for INICET aspirants. For all those students who
have aspired for both it is indeed difficult to shift gears. Preparation for
both require different mindsets and strategies. But then again, this setback
can also be exploited in your favour. As long as you know your theory and your
foundation is strong the following resources will assist you in cracking both
tests-<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">INICET TND + class notes<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">DVT<br />
CBT<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Online test series<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">-<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Fast track<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">A gentle reminder<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">All
of you are the cream of society. You have the potential to rise and shine out
of this mess. Stop stressing about implications of this change and accept with
zero resistance that change is the only constant. The dates might change but
your dreams have not. It is time to think about the ambitious teenager who
aimed to be something that you are in the threshold of becoming. Give all your
energy into this, but wisely. If you love medical science this change is
trivial in YOUR grand scheme of things. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Believe
in yourself, because we most certainly do.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjOBiPrEcbUcmQY-WjwZTmX3sub9PQaWWB5K5Kvhuxc-KIneTdb0t472UDSfMUoFUA-kwaijl5iO6ZbIVhazbADEWCBtHb5jV-bsN93BLun-RSyATC6oKCli1w1Cw6ArNzYkdOF0rCwWccwUZNzqbTCVIEA2qsFjaasJt42m2mKRjt8LXlL8ic=s599" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="562" data-original-width="599" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjOBiPrEcbUcmQY-WjwZTmX3sub9PQaWWB5K5Kvhuxc-KIneTdb0t472UDSfMUoFUA-kwaijl5iO6ZbIVhazbADEWCBtHb5jV-bsN93BLun-RSyATC6oKCli1w1Cw6ArNzYkdOF0rCwWccwUZNzqbTCVIEA2qsFjaasJt42m2mKRjt8LXlL8ic=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><br /></span><p></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">Famous Radiology Blog by Dr Sumer Sethi www.sumersethi.com </div>Sumer Sethihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10096119373804793447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228844.post-80455561036028753982022-02-21T23:10:00.005+05:302022-02-21T23:10:49.335+05:30Lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM)- CT Findings<p><b> History :</b></p><p>A 26 years female c/o dyspnoea and mild cough since 4 months</p><p><b>Findings:</b></p><p>The CT scan shows multiple thin walled cysts of varying sizes in both the lungs. The CP angle are involved. Perivascular in location. No zonal predominance. Findings are s/o LAM</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjrArygMXZ1Cw7n2Ri0Q6_7SmelxO1yF_Dr5XO8EjAL2aoxy6X74YHhWAhzz16xVoXXZq0DupjjesSNp6QCQhT-WsYAX1iXfBJ0DKYN0e0_kYKuFQu7Ih2G7A-cwBZGn6kScm_wISvZNQ-Pjdas08qXni6wybmWnqYBUZL3NBrnXL3rlXKx9Es=s960" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjrArygMXZ1Cw7n2Ri0Q6_7SmelxO1yF_Dr5XO8EjAL2aoxy6X74YHhWAhzz16xVoXXZq0DupjjesSNp6QCQhT-WsYAX1iXfBJ0DKYN0e0_kYKuFQu7Ih2G7A-cwBZGn6kScm_wISvZNQ-Pjdas08qXni6wybmWnqYBUZL3NBrnXL3rlXKx9Es=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><b>Diagnosis:</b></p><p>Lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM)</p><p><b><span style="color: red;"><br />Extra Edge</span></b></p><p><b><u>Examples of Cystic Lung Disease</u></b></p><p></p><ol style="text-align: left;"><li>LAM</li><li>LCH</li><li>LIP</li><li>BHD (Birt hogg Dube)</li><li>Amyloidosis</li></ol><p></p><p><br /></p><p><b><u>LAM</u></b></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Female</li><li>No smoking</li><li>No zonal predominance</li><li>CP angles involved</li></ul><p></p><p><br /></p><p><b><u>LCH</u></b></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Male</li><li>Smoker</li><li>Upper zone predominance</li><li>CP angles spared</li></ul><p></p><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Famous Radiology Blog by Dr Sumer Sethi www.sumersethi.com </div>Sumer Sethihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10096119373804793447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228844.post-80943652866503907992022-02-19T18:36:00.002+05:302022-02-19T18:36:11.797+05:30Education needs Collaborative Approach<p style="text-align: justify;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;"> <span style="background-color: white; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);">New Generation seeks to learn but teaching by humiliation is unacceptable</span></span></b></p><span style="font-family: arial;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);">Education needs a collaborative approach. In medical education there is a strong hierarchical system where there is trend of posing on-the-spot questions to probe the limits of trainees’ knowledge, also known as “pimping" which often goes on to level which can be considered bullying and is considered an important cause of medical student /resident burnout. Since last two decades in DAMS, I have actively sought to create an interactive platform where we have broken the traditional hierarchical barriers, be it interactions between students and teachers in classroom, or be it social media interaction or LIVE class interactions on eMedicoz app.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);">Recently in a popular Indian series there was a trend of going aggressive on entrepreneurs presenting the product to investors or sharks which I feel is again going in the wrong direction. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);">Being candid in your criticism can quickly go into teaching by humiliation. I feel even in highly competitive fields there is a role of learning together with mutual respect. This will go a long way in preventing burnouts. We need to promote collaborative approach. Teacher also learns when you teach. Mentors also learn when guide another one. <i>There are no favours being done and goal of mentoring programme is to make the learner feel empowered with mutual respect.</i></span></div></span><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9); font-family: -apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", "Fira Sans", Ubuntu, Oxygen, "Oxygen Sans", Cantarell, "Droid Sans", "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Lucida Grande", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"><br /></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjaQVWq0SnMRtq0oMbS-puVgj2bCH7NVUtFanD_SQ2zdP4LXoqx20VODHrxlXWPxzouoPUajm04NN6HuCmDdKzVp3qq_E5UhumpEsuQ_QlInRu5MPGFju_AiReCuoK4vKkMl-zZnxbt0E-GR69fTR2-hRMooiYQTnWh6LqQTiWp_Owi-cN5TjE=s960" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="960" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjaQVWq0SnMRtq0oMbS-puVgj2bCH7NVUtFanD_SQ2zdP4LXoqx20VODHrxlXWPxzouoPUajm04NN6HuCmDdKzVp3qq_E5UhumpEsuQ_QlInRu5MPGFju_AiReCuoK4vKkMl-zZnxbt0E-GR69fTR2-hRMooiYQTnWh6LqQTiWp_Owi-cN5TjE=w640-h426" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="blogger-post-footer">Famous Radiology Blog by Dr Sumer Sethi www.sumersethi.com </div>Sumer Sethihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10096119373804793447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228844.post-58268035418276545722022-02-19T17:59:00.002+05:302022-02-19T17:59:07.201+05:30Cerebral Venous Thrombosis: NCCT<p><b> History:</b></p><p> A 32 yr female c/o sudden headache followed by loss of consciousness. Post partum status</p><p><b>Findings:</b></p><p><b></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg2FY5hA3MUdlIAdUpHm6kWYXg4YO62WOaHAwnC6-veAz1qVRl45RE1ZUS97lDiuDT3s3KZXFd_JVg9Mpe-v1N7Lh1PmETV9IMt5RXgf_rrWuxf8MQmOZZo942XMUg_apZKpQ3evgBkHhBOtSQDpH8kPgXzhQUrYrmHmIcTM84Th3AnaF9GgSA" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="674" data-original-width="662" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg2FY5hA3MUdlIAdUpHm6kWYXg4YO62WOaHAwnC6-veAz1qVRl45RE1ZUS97lDiuDT3s3KZXFd_JVg9Mpe-v1N7Lh1PmETV9IMt5RXgf_rrWuxf8MQmOZZo942XMUg_apZKpQ3evgBkHhBOtSQDpH8kPgXzhQUrYrmHmIcTM84Th3AnaF9GgSA=w629-h640" width="629" /></a></b></div><b><br /><br /></b><p></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Multiple ill-defined hypodense lesions are seen in the brain parenchyma bilaterally</li><li>Not confined to single arterial teritory</li><li>Most of the lesions show hemorrhagic transformation</li><li>Mild surrounding edema is seen</li><li>Hypderdense superior saggital sinus - thrombosis</li></ul><p></p><p>The findings are typical of Hemorrhagic venous infarcts</p><p><b>Diagnosis:</b></p><p>Hemorrhagic venous infarcts</p><p><b><u><span style="color: red;">Extra Edge</span></u></b></p><p><b>Etiology</b></p><p>Genetic prothrombotic conditions, dehydration, trauma, brain surgery, post partum state, OC pills, mastoiditis</p><p><b>How to differentiate arterial from venous infarcts?</b></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Arterial infarcts are usually unilateral, few in no and confined to one arterial territory. Hemorrhagic transformation may occur in subacute stage. Arterial occlusion/ thrombosis</li><li>Venous infarcts are multiple, bilateral and non territorial. Hemorrhage frequent. Venous occlusion/ thrombosis</li></ul><p></p><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Famous Radiology Blog by Dr Sumer Sethi www.sumersethi.com </div>Sumer Sethihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10096119373804793447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228844.post-80223522491756360742022-02-17T12:33:00.002+05:302022-02-17T12:33:38.618+05:30Gall Stone Ileus diagnosed on USG<p><b> History – </b></p><p>A 43 years female c/o sudden onset severe abdominal pain with vomiting and constipation</p><p><b>Findings-</b></p><p>USG images shows an air-filled gall bladder</p><p>There is a calculus seen in the distal ileal loop</p><p>With resultant small bowel obstruction</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhDJ8C_08Nuyp6UUyBte23tzjrJroT-oPZDcSx_u7qGs5txEk_BQ1pZ2duSssWNNFI9ru6X_pssUGnQn8V1OVzsWJ5LyS9fgSJM27LPT7bZxZRd6ZCz9b3jkICarD9ogmLR5NL5eydAuyckKTfN4Jg7G3U92ohnpWaq7PNjbXIeuU0P7YV-sjA" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="626" data-original-width="877" height="456" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhDJ8C_08Nuyp6UUyBte23tzjrJroT-oPZDcSx_u7qGs5txEk_BQ1pZ2duSssWNNFI9ru6X_pssUGnQn8V1OVzsWJ5LyS9fgSJM27LPT7bZxZRd6ZCz9b3jkICarD9ogmLR5NL5eydAuyckKTfN4Jg7G3U92ohnpWaq7PNjbXIeuU0P7YV-sjA=w640-h456" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p><p><b>Diagnosis-</b></p><p>Findings are s/o gall stone ileus</p><p><br /></p><p><b>Extra Edge-</b></p><p><b><span style="color: red;">Rigler’s triad – Pneumobilia, Gall stone impacted in distal ileum, SBO</span></b></p><p><br /></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">Famous Radiology Blog by Dr Sumer Sethi www.sumersethi.com </div>Sumer Sethihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10096119373804793447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228844.post-16399527375196645802022-02-15T10:49:00.004+05:302022-02-15T10:49:42.979+05:30Hell is other people Handling insecurities and opinions<p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Opinions</span></b><i style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">-
the fundamental right of speech, the instrument of thinkers like the pen
and paper; weapons of the powerless like
a sharp sword or, perhaps, a double edged sword in my…well… ‘opinion’.</span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><i><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">The seed<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">During my
youthful years in the medical college I too carried the weight of other
people’s opinions. Having been brought up and spent my adolescent years in an
average run of the mill school, medical college seemed like unknown territory
to me. Unaware of the glitz and glamour of the world beyond the rusty school
gates I experienced a culture shock when interacting with my seniors. They inspected
my pants for a ‘brand’ logo or symbol. When asked about why my pants do not
have a brand on it I told them that I did not own one. Their reactions were as
confusing as the confusion which gripped my mind. Then and there the seed of
self-doubt was sown in my mind. That small incident very<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>quickly changed my gullible and highly
impressionable mind. I bought only the label of the brand and had it stitched
to my normal pants. There was a complete paradigm shift in my personality. But
even after that I did not feel as if I belonged to the ‘branded’ group. The
desire to fit in was so distracting that I never questioned my integrity. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">As I grew
up and gained real world experience I realised that my mentality as a youth was
changed not because of the nature or scale of my peers’ opinions. Instead I
exposed my insecurities to the world and for every little sting the world
offered me in the form of inconsiderate opinions I felt a gut-wrenching stab.
As kids we are not able to process these opinions and often lash out on
ourselves. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Extrapolating
this issue from the 1990’s to present day, the situation worsens ten times
over. We live in a hyper-connected world, in an era when understanding
technology is in its infancy but its use is engrossed in every aspect of our
life, especially in lieu of the pandemic. Now, a single piece of content
ranging from an artistic expression to a random selfie, is liable to have
uncalled opinions from faceless entities. This can even transcend to cyber
bullying. A single piece of uninformed opinion thus controls how you feel.
Often the impact is much greater than intent.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Mother of
the seed<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">So it is
natural to ask. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">“What
makes me insecure?”<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">In<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>my experience the desire for achieving
something great but drawing an impractical parallel between yourself and
someone already achieving it births the seed of insecurity. It is important to
be ambitious but young tender minds often get consumed by this. They start
comparing themselves with someone far surpassing age and experience and yet
lament over why they have not achieved that particular milestone. This is an
unfair but not uncommon comparison made by us. All the rancid feelings of
inadequacy and self-doubt pre-dominantly stem from this action.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Why is it
still a problem?<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">I have
known from personal interactions with students that the problem lies somewhat
with our culture as a collective society. In a developing nation such as ours
the elders are often heard cautioning youngsters against the little mishaps of
everyday life. They are asked not to trust strangers who offer food, or leave
your items unattended, or donate money to NGO’s. Ignore the act of taking food,
people are afraid to even offer food to strangers unless there is an invoice
made because they do not trust strangers lest they try and exploit money by
claiming to have poisoned. This aura of mistrust is widespread in our country.
Similarly the students in my institution often do not trust us to guide them.
They do not trust their peers to be transparent and thus buy more study
material, more packages of videos and courses. As a result they are saturated
and overwhelmed. This prevents them from realising their true potential and
causes them more harm than good. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">It is an
issue plaguing today’s youth. As Gen Z rightly termed it, FOMO or Fear Of
Missing Out. This fear, this insecurity amplifies the noises of the
bad-mouthers.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">How is it
affecting us?<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Everyone
has an opinion on how you should conduct your life. In trying to follow their
way we often lose our own. We start disregarding our own opinions. This slowly
grows into indecisiveness and eventually into incapability of taking decisions
altogether. The end result is a façade of an individual living life day in and
day out without ever looking into the mirror, except for when taking selfies in
your ‘branded’ pants.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When you let the
world control the narrative of your life, your own story never gets written.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Many
aspects have been brought forth when discussing the cause of lack of growth in
an individual. I believe the most formidable foe is not laziness, incompliance,
competition or luck. It is one’s self-sabotaging feeling of insecurity. It is
the biggest hinderance to success. It makes you overcompensate and overkill.
Your excessive action leads to inaction. It holds the power to destroy your
ventures, your career and even your relationships.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Ploughing
the field<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">So how
should we overcome it?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">1. Self-affirmation</span></b><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">-
Be confident in your abilities. Always remind yourself of everything you have
already achieved. This is imperative because once you know your true
capabilities you know that you are growing. Growth may happen at your own rate,
in your own time. That is irrelevant as long as you are growing.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">2. A
moment of silence</span></b><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">-<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Make sure you have a zone where nothing else can exist other than you
and your thoughts. You need to visit this place from time to time and reflect
upon yourself without the commotion of outside world. It is a great way to
self-asses and self-introspect. This will help you gain clarity about yourself
and your goals. Once you have that no ‘noobmaster69’ from Nalasopara can stir
you.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">3. High
ambitions, not pedestals-</span></b><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;"> Gain the knowledge to demarcate
between <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>zealous ambitions and the raw
reality of achieving them. Analyse the circumstances, learn from your mistakes
and stay focused on the improbable and not the impossible. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">4. Trust</span></b><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">-
It is particularly important to trust, probably not blindly, but with caution.
The feeling of hostility that induces due to not being able to trust your
surroundings may override your senses and you may lose sight of the end goal.
Sometimes all you need is a leap of faith and maybe, just maybe, someone will
catch you at the other end.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Parting
words<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><i><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">You do
not need a filter to face society. Have faith in yourself and your own system.<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><i><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Success
lies on the other side of this façade.<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><i><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><br /></span></i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><i></i></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhGrFbE5L9Qv1Pr2DnL7qn1gb3WeAbx5t3wojzjLux1mr42bNSP7FvHUXD-1SfZ7ZBYE6Jl1GPztuqO7dllb8ANwARdWv4PLuTSJvkqpzzsOIMmbfbeRCiZ5psIb80c1_C7G9qi1hhob8_xoV3odxOY9he1ENhjBJRs9VEOushPQJprs_a1OGQ=s1280" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhGrFbE5L9Qv1Pr2DnL7qn1gb3WeAbx5t3wojzjLux1mr42bNSP7FvHUXD-1SfZ7ZBYE6Jl1GPztuqO7dllb8ANwARdWv4PLuTSJvkqpzzsOIMmbfbeRCiZ5psIb80c1_C7G9qi1hhob8_xoV3odxOY9he1ENhjBJRs9VEOushPQJprs_a1OGQ=w640-h360" width="640" /></a></i></div><i><br /><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><br /></span></i><p></p>
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<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><br /><p></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">Famous Radiology Blog by Dr Sumer Sethi www.sumersethi.com </div>Sumer Sethihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10096119373804793447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228844.post-41402472803275675742022-02-14T12:11:00.005+05:302022-02-14T12:11:38.887+05:30Congenital cytomegalovirus infection : CT Scan<p><b><span style="font-family: arial;"> History :</span></b></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">1 month neonate c/o convulsions</span></p><p><b><span style="font-family: arial;">Findings:</span></b></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">CT brain shows ventricular dilatation</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Periventricular calcification is seen around both the lateral ventricles</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg3rCnjwcRBT94zZzbix-Bc9RTmlgncHYUgULIA-xiit5oltgt-4TJux7mnWB_lBrnTVoF9k8G8pbPGhdok-qnku8a5j_raEgHSHhN9GCwguHH18Uh7nqJlQ-MBaHHCdbQCoclqFBr9gwhc3LdJS2YohgzI6PxhRytIqzXH7huvk_9eGeY3yTI=s951" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="563" data-original-width="951" height="378" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg3rCnjwcRBT94zZzbix-Bc9RTmlgncHYUgULIA-xiit5oltgt-4TJux7mnWB_lBrnTVoF9k8G8pbPGhdok-qnku8a5j_raEgHSHhN9GCwguHH18Uh7nqJlQ-MBaHHCdbQCoclqFBr9gwhc3LdJS2YohgzI6PxhRytIqzXH7huvk_9eGeY3yTI=w640-h378" width="640" /></span></a></div><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><b><span style="font-family: arial;">Diagnosis:</span></b></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">The findings are typical of congenital cytomegalovirus infection</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><b><span style="color: red; font-family: arial;">Extra Edge Information</span></b></p><p><b><u><span style="font-family: arial;">What is TORCH infection?</span></u></b></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Toxoplasma, Rubella, Cytomegalovirus and herpes infection that typically affects newborn. </span></p><p><u><b><span style="font-family: arial;">Types of calcification as clue to diagnosis?</span></b></u></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">CMV – Periventricular, Toxoplasma – basal ganglia</span></p><p><b><u><span style="font-family: arial;">Other features of CMV infection?</span></u></b></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Hepatosplenomegaly, chorioretinitis</span></p><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Famous Radiology Blog by Dr Sumer Sethi www.sumersethi.com </div>Sumer Sethihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10096119373804793447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228844.post-49936647375195132702022-02-12T22:55:00.001+05:302022-02-12T22:55:01.364+05:30Sigmoid diverticulitis with Rupture : CT Findings<p><b><span style="font-family: arial;"> History</span></b></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"> A 56 years female c/o pain in abdomen with fever and diarrhoea since 10 days</span></p><p><b><span style="font-family: arial;">Findings</span></b></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">The CT shows multiple small sigmoid diverticulae</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">A small abscess is seen in relation to the sigmoid colon with surrounding fat stranding</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Air foci are seen within the abscess s/o contained rupture</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/1BP53DG0mAk" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe><div class="blogger-post-footer">Famous Radiology Blog by Dr Sumer Sethi www.sumersethi.com </div>Sumer Sethihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10096119373804793447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228844.post-86922471763267320752022-02-09T14:31:00.001+05:302022-02-10T10:01:10.735+05:30Pleomorphic xanthoastrocytoma (PXA) : MRI<p style="text-align: justify;"><b>History</b> – A 14 yr female c/o headache since 2 months. 2 episodes of seizures in last one week</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Findings-</b> An ill-defined soild-cystic mass is seen in the left parietal lobe with surrounding mild to moderate edema. The cystic component shows restriction of diffusion and rim enhancement. The solid component shows avid postcontrast enhancement</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiP7OOhSs0SvbPSuvMZ0fOJ52eldOoKcBLYQbrSvXoiWVin6MZJCk7KwDGJJh8kaU_e4p6jwZJkSed9vgXrmKYcILF8qwWkqwuXIeqMIueZScrbX-wNNvkTXPclDDordRmDTulmsmw_5KTf3D09EKFCq_vehS0R2plbxDP4N4BkrhVGU1PRFac=s443" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="443" data-original-width="388" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiP7OOhSs0SvbPSuvMZ0fOJ52eldOoKcBLYQbrSvXoiWVin6MZJCk7KwDGJJh8kaU_e4p6jwZJkSed9vgXrmKYcILF8qwWkqwuXIeqMIueZScrbX-wNNvkTXPclDDordRmDTulmsmw_5KTf3D09EKFCq_vehS0R2plbxDP4N4BkrhVGU1PRFac=w560-h640" width="560" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhFUDN6XZId7No0NywYpHzUOk8TdHiSYXtWAi5M4x3F6tpPa2CJaqfCimqHYD_Zlz0zuYB-jlMwMRPe928in1SjWL7kBEsFShhIubampHyT65EVp-6cP-IsiZTprB5Li38h4jE4ZuPdhzv1rMkvO1dEHKOEqAbF1n461EoemG4T79r6h0JxlkA=s184" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="184" data-original-width="184" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhFUDN6XZId7No0NywYpHzUOk8TdHiSYXtWAi5M4x3F6tpPa2CJaqfCimqHYD_Zlz0zuYB-jlMwMRPe928in1SjWL7kBEsFShhIubampHyT65EVp-6cP-IsiZTprB5Li38h4jE4ZuPdhzv1rMkvO1dEHKOEqAbF1n461EoemG4T79r6h0JxlkA=w400-h400" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgljgFnvSoblVECjzmO1bxAqJLTBZj99eO7i3O5plAJUnHPnIkY1kpa-1pGvMnNvAsUryK79qGVhW7D9DJqzzwiPttrzTx2-76Us672eBL0HdweFeMICifSIWpPOAbscQMhtiihtinWEitAefFXdJhpqPy5a2oSuHybfAe23HdOnnzsIn9ee4I=s508" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="508" data-original-width="413" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgljgFnvSoblVECjzmO1bxAqJLTBZj99eO7i3O5plAJUnHPnIkY1kpa-1pGvMnNvAsUryK79qGVhW7D9DJqzzwiPttrzTx2-76Us672eBL0HdweFeMICifSIWpPOAbscQMhtiihtinWEitAefFXdJhpqPy5a2oSuHybfAe23HdOnnzsIn9ee4I=w520-h640" width="520" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Final Diagnosis-</b> Pleomorphic xanthoastrocytoma (PXA)</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Golden Point</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><u><b>DDs of cyst with mural nodule-</b></u></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Pilocytic astrocytoma, PXA, ganglioglioma, hemangioblastoma, craniopharyngioma</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"> </p><div class="blogger-post-footer">Famous Radiology Blog by Dr Sumer Sethi www.sumersethi.com </div>Sumer Sethihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10096119373804793447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228844.post-82944754846036452152022-02-08T18:07:00.003+05:302022-02-10T09:59:45.327+05:30TB Wrist Joint : MRI<p><b>Xray- </b>Frontal radiograph of wrist shows multiple osteolytic areas with surrounding sclerosis is seen involving all carpal bones and second metatcarpal bone s/o permeative type of bone destruction.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVY2BfptjJlcY82GoLJmIHfiteqfpYVvvojexgfMs1nEU0FYAimoT3wv1Q8xKa9xxmsPKDDfEm2EPdhR-hBKuzXl4pDWMvx-uVk1X74sSv7xjUhd714j20UTf2ypczBeFY0ICxg6nznpEaLxxpfgg6yHlwcgL0W2lsmDpmR1W13MubYw4dW8w/s520/TB wrist1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="520" data-original-width="411" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVY2BfptjJlcY82GoLJmIHfiteqfpYVvvojexgfMs1nEU0FYAimoT3wv1Q8xKa9xxmsPKDDfEm2EPdhR-hBKuzXl4pDWMvx-uVk1X74sSv7xjUhd714j20UTf2ypczBeFY0ICxg6nznpEaLxxpfgg6yHlwcgL0W2lsmDpmR1W13MubYw4dW8w/w506-h640/TB wrist1.jpg" width="506" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><b>MRI- </b>MRI shows Extensive areas of altered marrow signal with osteolysis are seen involving all the carpal bones and almost the entire 2nd metacarpal bone. Similar areas of involvement are seen in the proximal radius predominantly involving the dorsal aspect with large soft tissue component.</p><p>The altered areas appear hypointense on T1 and hyperintense on T2 WIs. There is involvement of base of the third and the fourth metacarpal along with metacarpophalangeal joint.</p><p>Soft tissue component with marked synovial thickening is seen in the wrist, intercarpal and metacarpophalangeal joint. The altered areas appear hypointense on T1 and hyperintense on T2WIs.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSGC267hoAisSR9S8QlcU0i0um43r-iK0gClTpg4nYT9EK7TZ3szLzwO6LGT7wND_fl1_aPIL7Z0QYue8fvPw08gGViYVG7K-haxodzK7i803hQ2_xdbbjQedXMVM1C3cPz7uN8kELmL2bOWDRuI6GFPonwwN-FsSa1uETj0mj7NUFQANIL5Q/s876/TB wrist.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="476" data-original-width="876" height="348" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSGC267hoAisSR9S8QlcU0i0um43r-iK0gClTpg4nYT9EK7TZ3szLzwO6LGT7wND_fl1_aPIL7Z0QYue8fvPw08gGViYVG7K-haxodzK7i803hQ2_xdbbjQedXMVM1C3cPz7uN8kELmL2bOWDRuI6GFPonwwN-FsSa1uETj0mj7NUFQANIL5Q/w640-h348/TB wrist.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p><b>Diagnosis- </b>Findings are s/o Tuberculosis of wrist joint</p><p><b>Important Point</b></p><p><b><i>Phemister’s triad- </i></b></p><p>Juxtaarticular osteopenia, erosions and loss of joint space – typically seen in TB of joints</p><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Famous Radiology Blog by Dr Sumer Sethi www.sumersethi.com </div>Sumer Sethihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10096119373804793447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228844.post-32550750395699201642022-02-06T19:05:00.001+05:302022-02-06T19:05:17.156+05:30Adenomyosis : HSG <p><span style="font-family: arial;"><b> History:</b> </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"> A 27 years female c/o menorrhagia. HSG is shown below.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjI2_ALVpVE27b0FVn7JhmsT_zCt-92WkgUOLirZi2LZv2UBzh2yR-qjfdC5-VLuhandtzK2lGmtcY4jlOVmn_ehvWqYEQOj3IOkskmphE6k-2W3YaGqhnnj-outhKNVpgirjjn1SzvyAKdq6YwyOy7K6HFFc6H93BlOMwG4Aub4_6_V4-YKBc=s923" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="440" data-original-width="923" height="306" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjI2_ALVpVE27b0FVn7JhmsT_zCt-92WkgUOLirZi2LZv2UBzh2yR-qjfdC5-VLuhandtzK2lGmtcY4jlOVmn_ehvWqYEQOj3IOkskmphE6k-2W3YaGqhnnj-outhKNVpgirjjn1SzvyAKdq6YwyOy7K6HFFc6H93BlOMwG4Aub4_6_V4-YKBc=w640-h306" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><p></p><p><b><span style="font-family: arial;">Findings:</span></b></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">HSG study shows multiple small outpouchings from the uterine cavity, especially in the fundus</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">The uterine cavity is otherwise preserved</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">The tubes are normal with free spill</span></p><p><b><span style="font-family: arial;">Findings are s/o adenomyosis</span></b></p><p><b><span style="font-family: arial;"> Extra Edge Point :</span></b></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Investigation of choice and findings--MRI – Widening of the junctional zone >12 mm, multiple small cystic lesions, pseudodiverticulae</span></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">Famous Radiology Blog by Dr Sumer Sethi www.sumersethi.com </div>Sumer Sethihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10096119373804793447noreply@blogger.com0