tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8752713662879612047.post409118842501817127..comments2023-05-25T02:32:07.804-05:00Comments on Medicine From the Trenches: PhysiologyDrnjbmdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17642595227255126724noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8752713662879612047.post-70004171597401560322008-10-07T16:50:00.000-05:002008-10-07T16:50:00.000-05:00Hey there drnjmbd. I was reading your article on ...Hey there drnjmbd. I was reading your article on why you chose surgery and it was quite impressive. I had a few questions regarding physiology and biochemistry. Can I get in touch with you on the SDN forum? (I'm already a registered member there: shreypete). I was just wondering how did you study for physiology and biochem? Did you take notes from the textbooks? I don't really use review books (I study in Europe and review books are not that big there) but I''m currently using Guyton and Hall for Physio and Harpers for biochem. I just getting so freaked out that I'll fail this year. I'm just trying to collect all the info. I can regarding how to study these subjects. Thank you once again and keep up this blog...it's amazing and a true source of motivation.Shreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17969234842071892609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8752713662879612047.post-73263803796098792072008-02-27T08:59:00.000-05:002008-02-27T08:59:00.000-05:00Nice article and real good analogies. You are gift...Nice article and real good analogies. You are gifted in the sense that you enjoy your 'doctor-hood'. I am a doctor by profession too, but can't still leave the domain of physics, electronics and other sciences. That is why I have chosen to stay in physiology where I don't need to touch patients' lives, unlike you.<BR/>Best wishes!AmiyaMaxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15377884408239081072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8752713662879612047.post-79860173849022716382007-03-18T19:05:00.000-05:002007-03-18T19:05:00.000-05:00I will address some of your questions in future es...I will address some of your questions in future essays. In short, I did not notice anything that would lead me to believe that my age was a negative factor in getting into medical school. <BR/><BR/>I have always been a very disciplined student. I have my Mum & Pop to thank for a very strong work ethic and love of learning. <BR/><BR/>My classmates treated me well and are some of my best friends. Even today, we keep in touch by e-mail and phone as we are going through residency. I found that with the study of medicine, I had far more in common with my younger classmates than not in common. After all, we were all trying to master the material. Studying is a good final common denominator. <BR/><BR/>The material to be learned doesn't know the age of the student or anything else. It's there and it will always be there.Drnjbmdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17642595227255126724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8752713662879612047.post-32641112280086618342007-03-18T16:09:00.000-05:002007-03-18T16:09:00.000-05:00I was reading some of your past posts on SDN and I...I was reading some of your past posts on SDN and I have a ton of questions for you... today's are the following:<BR/><BR/>You said:<BR/><BR/>"From secondary school, to university to graduate school and through medical school, I studied daily and kept a very tight schedule. After all, while in school, my "job" was to study and that's what I did."<BR/><BR/>many months ago on SDN. <BR/><BR/>Could you please elaborate? I am a mom with two boys and I homeschool them. I have a BS from the University of Texas and my GPA was reasonably good ~ nothing that would keep me out of the running ~ but my coursework was so long ago ( I just turned 33). I am starting to re-learn (teaching myself) math and science (I took everything I would need way back when and now I've forgotten it all so I need to re-take) in preparation for re-taking my classes but I am in dire need of discipline and scheduling. <BR/><BR/>Could you please elaborate on your organization/ self-discipline/ study scheduling for when you were in school? <BR/><BR/>Also, have you found that being older than the traditional student has been helpful or a hindrance? Have you had complications from being older than the norm? Have you been treated well, mostly? When you interviewed for medical school and your residency, was your age a factor that you had to overcome? <BR/><BR/>Thank you so much! You have such special and unique insight that I wanted to pick your brain in these areas. :)<BR/><BR/>~Jo's Boys (again)<BR/>http://josboys.typepad.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8752713662879612047.post-22304660110035119842007-03-18T15:33:00.000-05:002007-03-18T15:33:00.000-05:00I certainly do not mind you copying, printing or d...I certainly do not mind you copying, printing or doing anything else with the information that I post here. My aim is to be helpful in any manner to the folks who come behind me. <BR/><BR/>When I was a medical student, my upperclassmen were my best advisors. They provided me with fellowship, advice, books and notes when needed. They were my "role-models" for professionalism and I cannot thank them enough today. <BR/><BR/>It is in their spirit of cooperativity and professionalism that I keep this blog. It is the least that I can do and as long as e-blogger is around, this blog will be here. <BR/><BR/>Thanks for the feedback and letting me know that I am helpful. From my readers, I learn so much so feel free to comment or use this material as you see fit. <BR/><BR/>DrnjbmdDrnjbmdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17642595227255126724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8752713662879612047.post-42685049378224016082007-03-18T14:54:00.000-05:002007-03-18T14:54:00.000-05:00Your blog is amazing and wonderful and completely ...Your blog is amazing and wonderful and completely incredible and please please please promise me that you will keep it around for ever and ever because I am a few years away from being in medical school (hopefully, if I get that lucky) and I want this information to still be around when I'm in the middle of these classes!!!!! :)<BR/><BR/>~Jo's Boys<BR/>http://josboys.typepad.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8752713662879612047.post-69331389671069161982007-03-18T14:25:00.000-05:002007-03-18T14:25:00.000-05:00If I haven't said it already, I really appreciate ...If I haven't said it already, I really appreciate your breakdown of the different subjects, as well as the study tips. I hope you don't mind, but i have been copying all of your posts for future reference. I know they'll come in handy when I'm actually in med school. Thanks again!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com