Tips to Study Smart (and Save Time!)

For Medical students, having enough time to study might be a near possible notion, because a lot is going on around us in addition to the never-ending lack of self-studying, just to stay creditable to our degree.

But few manage to barely stay above good (Read : хорошо) in our зачётная книжка, let alone having time to understand between practical concepts or learn new ideas. Here are few simple strategies we recommend to enforce a hopefully better means of studying, especially for Moscow medical students.

Understand!

The human organism is very difficult to imagine. It is ever evolving, ever changing, ever adapting, and maybe non-consequential. It is SUBJECTIVE. The knowledge is vast. And attempting to blunder might result in fatality.

Merely, what we have to understand is just the basic, average principle of the everlasting going-on processes in the body. Take just the Digestive System for example. When the normal condition for some people, may not be normal for others. What we have to understand is the basic physiology of the GIT, then we can root out the pathology when clinical symptoms appear.

How malaena will appear in lower GIT bleed and how haematemesis may apper in upper GIT bleed?

Diagnoses are difficult! Unless we understand the better half of the pathophysiology of a disease.

Lesson!

It is simply a BEAR for having to study EVERYTHING in a span of three days, where (for the 4^th, 5^th, and 6^th years) we actually have a WHOLE month to study for an examination.

    1. Prepare

a. This actually may be a cliché, but hard work IS the best virtue. Before going to class take a solitude of 1 hour just to scan through the definition or insights of today’s topic. Mostly, what we can learn by ourselves are already in the books. Why go to class? For the teacher to help us UNDERSTAND the clinical implication. Hence.

     2. Notes

a. After each lesson, try to rearrange your notes. If needed, copy them neat and beautifully, rather than the scribble you jotted in the middle of the class. This will help you to notice if you need any revision at some point of discussion!

Learning!

     1. Niat, deep breaths and Bismillah!

a. Sahaja aku belajar kerana Allah Taala. J Put some SOUL into your studies. Things will turn out VERY differently, the way you’re feeling that is.

     2. Use all senses!

a. Make full use of your senses to study and STAY FOCUSED!

b. Avoid studying with people watching movies nearby, or people singing songs, or people selling tudung nearby (for girls!)

c. Avoid munchies (for girls!) during studies, before you know it, you will be busy brushing crumbs aside!

d. Avoid eating (for guys!) during studies. Because you KNOW, you will be putting the books aside and concentrate on EATING!

     3. Leave no islands!

a. Read them ALL. Do not miss a page, don’t jump between sections. You won’t be able to finish them at the last minute if can’t finish it now.

     4. Test yourself

a. Given the exercises (Read : Вопросы, задача) by teachers, put your knowledge to the test. Some may find this is the easier way to learn, as you are faster at grasping an idea by learning from your mistakes.

     5. Teaching is the best teacher

a. This is what we think the best solution. By teaching it to others, you are revising the same material twice! Once, as you recalling the facts. Twice, as you putting them into realization. Your brain is working its different parts at the same time!

     6. Metaphorization (is it a word?)

a. But you know, metaphors or analogies help you to tackling an idea as simplest as it possibly can. And whenever you need them explained, just add bits of information here and there,and Voila!

     7. Patterned

a. Don’t believe us? Decorate your notes and see how you like to read it again and again.

b. Nah, just kidding. Alphabetize or number them according to a reference. Read your notes in a pattern.

c. For example,

                                                              Step One         Definition

                                                              Step Two         Classification

                                                         Step Three         Classical Symptoms

                                                             Step Four         Clinical Signs

d. Etc.

     8. RELAX!

a. Don’t get into any emotional tumble when you are about to study. Like taking up a new non-probable task, or stalking an old nemesis at fb.com (you KNOW you do it), getting upset by the smallest things.

b. Istighfar, and do realize you have a bigger sanctioned mission right away: PAY ATTENTION!

     9. Rest?

a. Yes, please. You need it and your brain demands it. Every hour or so.

b. Put an alarm of 5 minutes, sit back, close your eyes, and think of Heaven! Aahhh, what a wonderful feeling to be in heaven and have all the relaxation of both mind and body.

c. After your 5 minutes are up, get back to brain-frosting!

     10. Lastly

a. After a fruitful session of studying, make sure you give:

·         your body what it deserves : Sleep, vitamins.

·         your soul : Recitations, prayers

·         your mind : calm, composed

PATHOPHYSIOLOGY CORNER : CVS Sound

Assalamualaikum wbt everyone.

If we talk about any sounds from cardiovascular system (CVS), what will comes to our mind right now? Yes, first, second, third …and so on. But do we really know and understand by heart what they really are? (Unfortunately even the writer is slightly blurred about this topic...) But thanks to our sister from 6^th year, she is really keen to help us in this topic (and perhaps in other topics too) and provides us some diagrams in a better understanding about the pathophysiology of CVS sound. I hope these might help us and please share them with the others too.

CVS sound (download)

p/s: there are some missing words in some pics...so these are the words according to the pictures:

Pic 1 : usually found in pathological condition

Pic 4 : short P-R interval

Pic 9 : inspiration (no splitting) expiration-splitting 

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PE for dummies!!

Assalamualaikum wbt to all of you..


Here we would like to post the link regarding the powerpoints, which are shown during the last medical workshop, PE for Dummies. We hope the students will be able to use them and share them as well.


Sharing is caring, right?.


History Taking


Physical Examination CVS


Physical Examination Respiratory System


Physical Examination GIT

High Blood Pressure!!!

Assalamualaikum..


Here is a video on how high blood pressure can induce a lot of complications in our own body.
So lets take a second and listen to the video attentively :)

Fresh Meats to All Muslims !!

Assalamualaikum and Salam Aidiladha to all Muslims.

Alhamdulillah, Alhamdulillah, Alhamdulillah, all praises ONLY to ALLAH because of His continuous blessings, we are still able to sujud because of Him and still embrace this beautiful deen, Islam till today.

As we all know, we are just celebrated Aidiladha on previous Sunday and as an ibadah, all competent Muslims are encouraged to perform Qurban or slaughtering selected animals. The meats from the slaughtered animals are distributed to the poor and the needs, while the main aim from this ibadah is only to cherish the Taqwa in our soul. As in al-Quran:

 

“Their meat will not reach Allah , nor will their blood, but what reaches Him is piety from you. Thus have We subjected them to you that you may glorify Allah for that [to] which He has guided you; and give good tidings to the doers of good.” Al-Hajj:37

Medical Workshop: Physical Examinations for Dummies

On the 30^th October of 2011, an event Medical Workshop: PE for Dummies was held at the Universitetskaya Hotel, hosted by IMAM Moscow Student Chapter of 2011/2013.  It was held from 10.00am to 3.00pm, opened to all medical students in Moscow who are in their clinical course.

Aidil Adha : Celebration of Total Submission

Praise be to Allah SWT, Lord of The Universe, for all His blessings, now and upcoming.

Starting after dawn of 9 Zulhijjah until Asr of 13 Zulhijjah (3^rd Day of Eid Adha) , we expect to hear the Glorious Takbir all over the world, gracefully celebrating one of the biggest event in Islam.

The best day  in the world is the ten day" (Reported by al-Bazzar, authenticated by Al Albani)

 

In my early childhood,  my very own definition of “best” days, regularly subjected to what kind of food is served, and the people around me whom I can joyously enjoy those food with (sadly part of this still continues until now, subconsciously perhaps ).  I seriously hope that this shallow definition of mine is maturing as time goes by.

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Mari Menimba Ilmu!

MARI BERAMAI-RAMAI KITA MERIAHKAN!!!

Pertajam minda perkasa ilmu

Tawaran terhad buat yang berminat

Jangan segan janganlah malu

Nombor yang boleh dihubungi jelas terpampang jelas terlihat  :)

Moh la kite~~~~

for more info on how to reach the place u can refer here

Medical Workshop: “Physical Examination for dummies”

Salam wbt, fellow medical students of Moscow,

May peace and blessings of Allah swt be upon you right now and may He keep your spirits high and burning always insyaAllah.

We all know that to be a good doctor it is important to take a thorough case history of the patients that we attend to. This includes performing a complete physical examination to assess the condition of the patients and to reach the right diagnosis for their respective treatments.

In accordance to that, we also need to have a strong understanding of the physiological nature of the human body to detect any pathological developments in presenting patients.

So what say you, we refresh our memories, improve our understanding and polish our clinical skills together?  

Excitedly interested are we know? Then see you guys

On: Sunday 30^th October 2011

At: Conference room, 11^th floor University Hotel, Michurinsky Prospekt

From: 9.00 am-2.30pm

Here’s the name list of the selected team of consultants

1.      Farah Nasuha          

2.      Hazwan Zharif         

3.      Jazlan Jamaluddin   

4.      Hadry Ahmad          

5.      Fauziana Abd Jabar

6.      Farah Aimi             

7.      Ainal Faezah          

dont know how to reach the venue?

lets ask Mr Google~

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From Metro Universitet you can take bus no.187, 34 & 64  from the place 

where we usually wait for the bus to go to Malaysian Embassy and stop at michurinsky prospect.



for more info on the hotel you can refer here

 

Greetings from the President

                                                                                                                                                 Bismillah..

Zikir dan takbir pada Allah SWT, segala puji hanya bagiNya.

Bermula pada tahun 2005, inisiatif beberapa pelajar Muslim untuk bergerak dalam satu wadah Muslim di bumi Russia ini telah membawa kepada penubuhan PPIM, dengan kesemua 5 universiti di Russia ini mempunyai chapter masing-masing. Pada tahun 2007, di bawah kepimpinan Mohd Afiq bin Mohd Nor, MMA Student Chapter dan RSMU Student Chapter telah bergabung di bawah PPIM-Moscow Student Chapter, yang kemudian diteruskan oleh saudara Syazwan Maamin bagi tempoh 2009-2011.

Bukan Zaman Abrahah

Alhamdulilah Program Palestine Aqsa Syarif yang telah berlangsung beberapa minggu yang lalu telah mendapat sambutan yang amat memberangsangkan dari pelajar-pelajar Moscow.Rata-rata pelajar menyatakan rasa kesedaran kemanusian dan persaudaran mereka terhadap isu Palestine, di samping mendapat pelbagai info yang menarik tentang Palestine. Namun, haruskah kesedaran dan tindakan sebaik sahaja program ini melabuhkan tirainya?

Masihkah kita ingat lagi, kisah tentera bergajah Abrahah yang dimusnahkan oleh burung- burung Ababil. Ya, kisah raja Abrahah yang datang dari Yaman bersama tentera bergajah semata-mata mahu meruntuhkan Kaabah yang menjadi sanjungan penduduk Arab dan juga sebagai tempat untuk beribadat.

:;Curse The Darkness or Lit Up The Candle:.

Assalamualaikum wbt ikhwah dan akhawat

InsyaAllah ini adalah pemenang pertama bagi pertangdingan blog Aqsya Syarif Euro Tour

:;Curse The Darkness or Lit Up The Candle:.

Pada suatu hari yang nyaman, dengan tiupan angin sepoi-sepoi bahasa, sebuah keluarga besar telah pergi picnic di tepi pantai. Keluarga ini merupakan keluarga yang kaya raya. Ada tauke balak, ada tauke minyak, ada tauke minyak sawit, ada tauke getah, ada tauke emas dan macam- macam lagi. Namun, tidak mungkin dalam satu bakul buah itu, semuanya elok, pasti ada jugak yang busuk.

Sebenarnya kehidupan adik-beradik ini mula goyah selepas bapa mereka dibunuh secara kejam di Turki. Kehidupan mereka mula bertelagah sesama sendiri.
Bagi abang-abang yang kaya, mereka melupakan adik- adik mereka yang miskin.
Bagi adik-adik yang mula belajar hidup berdikari, maka berusahalah mereka membantu adik-adik yang miskin itu semampunya sambil menempelak abang-abang mereka yang mula lupa diri.

Satu hari, semasa keluarga ini berpicnic, seorang adik perempuan mereka telah diculik dan telah dicabul dengan kejam. Perlakuan ini berlaku di depan khemah abang-abang yang kaya ini.
Pencabulan si adik itu dilakukan oleh sekumpulan pendatang haram yang suka membuat kacau kehidupan orang lain. Adik-adik yang lemah ini hanya mampu memandang dengan kesayuan.
Tetapi si abang-abang hanya melihat dengan keseronokan adik perempuan mereka dicabul kehormatannya di hadapan khemah mereka sendiri.

How to get there?

Aqsa Syarif Europe Tour

Assalamualaikum wbt.

Pihak PPIM Moscow Student Chapter dengan ini berbesar hati untuk menjemput semua pelajar Muslim di Moscow untuk menghadiri program Aqsa Syarif Europe Tour (ASET).

Berikut merupakan serba sedikit mengenai maklumat berkaitan program :

· Tempat: Аструс - Центральный Дом Туриста 119526, Москва, Ленинский

проспект, 146

· Masa: 5.45 ptg

· Tarikh: 10/4/2011(Ahad)

Pendaftaran boleh dibuat melalui mana-mana AJK PPIM-MSC. Pendaftaran adalah percuma.

Menurut rancangan asal, kami akan membawakan kepada anda seorang speaker yang tidak asing lagi dalam misi kemanusiaan ke Palestin, Tuan Haji Hasanuddin. Beliau merupakan salah seorang survivor Tragedi Mavi Marmara 2010, sebuah tragedi yang membabitkan serangan komando tentera Israel ke atas sebuah kapal yang sarat membawa bantuan ke Gaza, Palestin. Tragedi tersebut berlaku di perairan antarabangsa di Laut Mediterranean. Kesemua penumpang kapal itu termasuk Tuan Haji Hasanuddin telah ditahan oleh tentera Israel dan kapal mereka beserta barang bantuan telah dirampas.

Ustaz Hasanuddin tidak berdaya untuk mengepalai rombongan Aqsa Syarif ke Benua Eropah atas sebab masalah kesihatan yang sedang dihadapi beliau. Sama-samalah kita mendoakan kesihatan beliau supaya sentiasa berada di bawah lindunganNya.

Walaubagaimanapun, jangan risau!

Ustaz Hasanuddin bakal diganti oleh salah seorang penolong beliau dalam wadah Aqsa Syarif tersebut.

Berikut merupakan sedikit sebanyak penerangan tentang bakal pengganti Ustaz Hasanuddin:

Nama: Hj Norazmi

Beliau adalah salah seorang anggota konvoi VP (Via Palestina 5) land convoy ke Gaza akhir tahun lepas.

Beliau adalah salah seorang dari 12 anggota sukarelawan Aqsa Syarif yang memasuki Gaza. Dari 14 orang (7 adalah aktivis Aqsa Syarif, 5 dari VPM dan 2 dari TV3).

Perjalanan Land convoy melibatkan lebih dari 200 ambulan dan pelbagai kenderaan lain berjaya di bawa masuk.

Aqsa Syarif bersama PACE menyumbang 3 buah ambulan hasil dari sumbangan rakyat Malaysia. VPM (Viva Palestina malaysia) menyumbang 3 buah ambulan juga.

Hj Norazmi juga bersama anggota rombongan berjaya mendapatkan 6 projek utk penajaan rakyat Malaysia termasuk:

* kilang roti

* projek back to school

* projek sara diri bagi rakyat Palestin

* projek anak angkat anak Palestin

Beliau aktif berceramah dan berkempen kepada rakyat Malaysia utk membantu rakyat Palestin.