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Baljit Singh1, Jigeeshu V Divatia2, Aloka Samantaray3
1Department of Anaesthesia, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, SGT University, Gurugram, Haryana, India.
Abstract:
Passing the exit Doctor of Medicine/Diplomate of National Board examination is a significant but challenging milestone in the career of any student. A strong knowledge base is the foundation on which a student can build an impactful performance. Knowledge core is tested in the theory part of the examination and its application to patient care during case presentations and viva in the practical examination. Performance during the practicals has one common denominator: convincing the examiner that the patient during anaesthesia would be safe in the student's hands. The way the student answers, the spontaneity and the confidence that the student exudes in answering, the pointed answers to the questions asked, and setting the priorities right when dealing with a multitude of tasks at hand go a long way in ensuring that. This article describes what examiners expect from students and provides tips to postgraduate students preparing for the examination.
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