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Which way is better to do an MS general surgery and then take up neurosurgery as a superspeciality or the direct 6yrs Mch Neurosurgery course offered by AIIMS and NIMHANS after an MBBS?
I know a person who is pursuing Neurosurgery and he does not feel it is not necessary to go through 3 years of MS general surgery before taking up neurosurgery. As a 6-year student, he was supposed to rotate through 10 months of general surgery.
He did not find general surgical skills that he acquired during the rotation, of much use in neurosurgery, other than the very basic knot tying and suturing skills, which can also be acquired through dedicated lab practice.
The other techniques followed in neurosurgery are significantly different from those followed in general surgery. The extensive use of the surgical microscope and bipolar coagulation for hemostasis distinguishes this surgical discipline from general surgery.
Today, neurosurgeons typically use access surgeons (thoracic surgeons or urologists) if they want to perform any unconventional approaches to the spine, which is much safer for the patient.
A lot of post-MS students don’t find much difference in incompetence or spectrum of surgeries and they are comfortable when compared with those having gone through six years of courses.
Globally, there is a trend towards running integrated courses only. Also, in India, pursuing a 6 years’ course after MBBS means you will have one less entrance examination to worry about.
Which way is better, to do an MS general surgery and then take up neurosurgery as a superspeciality, or the direct 6yrs (Mch) Neurosurgery course (offered by AIIMS and NIMHANS) after an MBBS?
I’ll be sharing with you my opinion on both.
As a 6-year MCh candidate, you’ll rotate through 10 months of general surgery. However, general surgery skills aren’t of much use in Neurosurgery, except the very basic knot-tying and suturing skills. You can also acquire those from dedicated lab practice. The other techniques followed in Neurosurgery are very different from those followed in general surgery.
Neurosurgeons generally use access surgeons (thoracic surgeons or urologists) to perform unconventional approaches to the spine. It is much safer for the patient. Also, opting for a 6-year course after MBBS means one less entrance exam.
So it isn’t very beneficial for you to take up 3 years of MS general surgery. I would recommend you choose the direct 6 year Mh Neurosurgery course at AIIMS or NIMHANS instead.
Which is better AIIMS or JIPMER?
Although both JIPMER and AIIMS are elite medical colleges in India, I believe AIIMS is slightly better than JIPMER. Here are some common differences that can be pointed out
- JIPMER has a higher intake than AIIMS so the student-teacher ratio is also higher. This further results in a higher student-patient ratio when one patient is examined for a class.
- AIIMS has a bigger hospital, more patient flow, and better equipment thereby enhancing the overall learning experience. In AIIMS students are left to study on their own and academics aren’t forced upon them while in JIPMER the teachers teach a lot of theory and practice.
- AIIMS refers most general and simple cases to other hospitals so you won’t be able to see a variety of cases while in JIPMER, you see all types of cases.
- AIIMS has better research facilities and funding so if you are willing to do research projects, AIIMS is better for you.
- JIPMER offers extensive internships that teach a lot and provide hands-on experience and clinical practice. AIIMS clinical testing and internships aren’t that good.
- Both JIPMER and AIIMS have a strong alumni network and reservations for post-graduation courses that give you ample opportunities for courses and jobs after finishing your studies.
- Delhi being a metropolitan city has better recreational activities while Pondicherry is the best place if you want a peaceful and calm environment.
- Pulse by AIIMS is the largest intercollegiate medical festival in the country while Spandan by JIPMER is probably the second largest. Pulse definitely has better cultural activities while Spandan definitely has better sporting ones.
- AIIMS has better post-graduation and super specialty courses.
Overall, both are excellent institutes and if you even have a choice between AIIMS and JIPMER, then go for AIIMS.
How do I get UHID from AIIMS hospital in Delhi?
To book an appointment at AIIMS New Delhi, you can avail of the Online Registration services using your Adhar Card. You will be required to make an online payment after which you will be notified of your confirmation message along with details of the doctor and time of appointment.
- Open this link http://patients.aiims.edu/ and click on New Patients without UHID.
- You will be directed to a page for Online Registration.
- To register you need to add your Adhar number.
If you are someone who does not have an Adhar number, you will have to collect an OPD card at the hospital counter on the date of appointment by paying the registration fee.
How is the life of medicine PG in AIIMS Delhi? Is this the best for MD medicine?
The exact word to describe the life of a PG student in AIIMS Delhi is ‘hectic’. The MD Medicine program is quite challenging and tiring. A typical day in the life of a first-semester resident doing Medicine at AIIMS can be described as follows-
- You will have to wake up as early as 6:30 am and reach for work by 7. Managing to have your breakfast is a great achievement.
- You will have to reach your war and start sampling assigned by your seniors before 10 AM as no samples are accepted after 10.
- Next, you will start preparing for the clinical rounds and go through files and reports and be ready to present them to the consultant during rounds. These rounds are very tiring and sometimes extend till the afternoon. However, it's from these rounds that you will be gaining hands-on experience and learning new things every day
- Once the rounds end, you'll have to do tasks related to what you learned from the rounds. This may involve doing a bone marrow/ lumbar puncture/ pleural tap etc or fetching some reports.
- In the evening you will be going through the morning reports and discussing and planning the future plan for your patient. During this, you have to write notes in the clinical files.
- After this, it will be dinner time that marks the end of your work routine.
Additionally, there will be OPDs every third day, and Radio-conferences, clinical case discussion classes, Journal clubs, etc. Once you become a senior, things will be easier and you will have more time to study and involve yourself in academic activities.
Coming to your second question, well AIIMS Medicine is considered the best in the whole of India. What makes it the best is its extremely qualified faculty, genius seniors, and excellent infrastructure. The institute mostly deals with diagnostic dilemmas referred from everywhere and this offers a fun and fulfilling experience to students in taking their case to a diagnosis.
The real-time experience you will be getting just in the first year is undoubtedly the best one could ask for. Another major highlight of AIIMS is its diagnostics. You can get almost any investigation/ radiological procedure to back up your diagnosis.
Overall, as an MD student at AIIMS, you will surely experience a hectic life but the gratitude of your patients will leave you with a feeling of satisfaction.
How is the life of an MBBS student at AIIMS Delhi?
The life of an MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery) student in Delhi can be both challenging and rewarding. Delhi is home to several prestigious medical colleges and institutions, making it a popular destination for medical education. Here's an overview of what life as an MBBS student in Delhi may entail:
- Academic Rigor: MBBS students in Delhi undergo rigorous academic training, The workload can be intense, with a significant amount of time spent in lectures, practical sessions, and studying.
- Clinical Rotations: As students’ progress in their MBBS program, they engage in clinical rotations where they gain hands-on experience in various medical specialties.
- Extracurricular Activities: Delhi offers a vibrant cultural and social scene, and many medical colleges have active student clubs, cultural festivals, and sports events. PULSE is the biggest medical cultural festival in entire south-east Asia held at AIIMS Delhi.In April, AIIMS celebrates INFET, the intra-college annual fest
- Library and Research: AIIMS Delhi have well-equipped libraries and research facilities. Students have opportunities to engage in medical research projects alongside their studies.
- Mental and Physical Well-being: Balancing the demanding academic schedule with personal well-being is crucial. Many medical students face stress and burnout, so self-care, stress management, and seeking support are essential.
- Residency and Postgraduate Education: After completing MBBS, students often pursue residency programs to specialize in a particular medical field.
In summary, life as an MBBS student in Delhi can be both academically challenging and culturally enriching. The city offers a dynamic environment with access to top-notch healthcare facilities and educational resources.
What type of ragging occurs at AIIMS New Delhi?
The definition of ragging can be different for different people. Post-2014, ragging has been changed to interaction. These types of interactions exist in all colleges like NIT, IIT, or AIIMS.
But unlike most of the colleges, in AIIMS Delhi, you have the option to not participate in it. After the Supreme Court‘s order, there is no physical abuse and ragging in most of the medical colleges.
Some kind of trolling takes place on social media and if you are a regular social media person, you know that it is very common and cannot be considered as ragging. There are three types of medical colleges in India.
State Medical Colleges- In these types of colleges, ragging goes beyond interaction. For example, in Bihar, you have to salute your seniors and follow a dress code like short hair, formal dress, etc.
AFMC- It is one of the most disciplined colleges in the country. There is no ragging here. The campus is good and seniors are even better and carry out friendly interaction. You might have to call your senior’s sir/ma’am but everyone does it.
AIIMS- We all know that AIIMS Delhi is one of the most prestigious colleges in India. Situations in AIIMS Bhubaneswar, Bhopal, and Jodhpur are more or less the same. There is no ragging and only interaction. Interacting with your seniors in AIIMS just means giving them your introduction for the first time in a few months. Knowing your seniors also helps you in your future as they help you in your studies especially during last-minute preparations.
It is important to keep in mind that in AIIMS Delhi, you will not be forced to do anything.
What is the preparation strategy of AIIMS Delhi?
The best way is not to set any targets because when you do, you are limiting yourself to a certain extent. You may or may not achieve your target. But if you don’t set one, you can aim for the sky. AIIMS Delhi was the dream college of one of my friends who had literally no chance of making it into it. The only mantra he followed was not to expect yourself to perform to a particular or specific level, but rather give it your all. As for the preparation strategy, here is what he shared
- Practice Assertion Reason questions: This section is often underestimated when in reality it is a major rank-determining factor.
- Attend assertion reason questions in the beginning: Some might find it weird, but he chose to solve Assertion Reason before the exams as they required a fresh mind which would not have been possible after exams.
- Don’t forget the negative marks: The negative marking might affect your overall performance drastically so beware of it.
- Always stay patient: Don't panic even if you find the question paper to be very challenging as you will forget whatever you have studied.
Hope you score well!
What are the disadvantages of studying in AIIMS Delhi, if any?
A few advantages my friend who was a PG student at AIIMS experienced are
- Minimum exposure to common diseases: AIIMS has very few common cases as it tries not to admit patients with common illnesses and focuses more on rare diseases. This causes very less exposure to common illnesses to PG students of AIIMS.
- Less Free Hand: AIIMS is an SR-based hospital with super specialization in each branch. This leads to relatively less free hand.
- Work pressure: The working environment of AIIMS Delhi is very tiresome and challenging.
- Thesis: Students of AIIMS have to publish a genuine thesis as AIIMS focuses largely on research work. This can sometimes be very challenging.
- Medical Representative culture: AIIMS does not have the MR culture where you are treated as a royal and even are allowed to party weekly. AIIMS is very demanding and a North Indian MBBS student might feel disappointed here.
These disadvantages are based on personal opinions and are not specific to the institute. So it’s better to investigate before joining.
Why do AIIMS Delhi students get a very short percentage in an MBBS even though they are intelligent?
AIIMS Delhi is one of the most prestigious medical schools in India and is highly coveted among medical students. It boasts an extremely rigorous curriculum and high brand value. However, only a small batch of applicants is able to pass the MBBS exam. This is because the program is highly competitive and even the most genius minds sometimes fail to clear the exam.
Intelligence alone cannot determine your success in medical school. As a medical student, you will need hard work, dedication, and also critical for success. The professor itself is very challenging and requires a great deal of dedication, commitment, and a strong desire to help others.
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