IOMee

YOUR GUIDE

NMSS SCOME Presents

CREDIT
CONTENT CREATORS
NAVEEN GAUTAM
(37TH BATCH, ASST. NOME 32ND EB)

REECHASHREE DHUNGANA
(37TH BATCH, ASST. NORE 32ND EB)

UJJWAL PRAKASH KHANAL

(36TH BATCH, ASST. NOME 31ST EB, NOME 32ND EB)

GRAPHICS
NAVEEN GAUTAM

THE AWESOME SCOME

TEAM
ASHISH TIWARI
(35TH BATCH, NOME 31 ST EB)

SANJEEV KHAREL

SOBIN PANT

SHOVA ARYAL

SURAJ SHRESTHA

SHIVANI RAYAMAJHI

SUJAN TIMILSINA
 FROM THE NOME UJJWAL PRAKASH KHANAL

To Beloved IOMites,
There is something beautifully nostalgic
about the way we pass the first few months
in medical school. It is a combination of
excitement and fear and absolute wonder
at what stands before us. The many
marvels (and a few evils) that the MBBS
course is to bring us remain so close, and
IOMee is a distillation of IOM's culture of
yet so far.
seniors guiding juniors throughout their
Most of us had to discover med school life
med school life.Impartial, bold and slightly
organically through a lot of trial and
sarcastic, she embodies several qualities
error, and of course, interactions with our
that the best of us possess. I'm confident
seniors. While this process is absolutely
the creators have done full justice to
irreplaceable, it can also be a little
IOMee in bringing her message to us. I also
inefficient, tedious, and rarely even
believe the utility (and the impeccable
detrimental. As a consequence, many of us
quality) of the product you have in your
are too late to discover tricks of the trade
hands speaks for itself.
and end up falling behind initially.
I sincerely hope IOMee becomes a helpful
As such, we decided we would help new
companion in maneuvering through your
IOMites in their journeys of discovering
IOM journey. All of us here at SCOME wish
IOM. Naveen and Reechashree took on the
you all the very best.
responsibility, and as fate would have it,
they stumbled upon IOMee. Born in the
ever swirling mind of SCOMEdians,
Welcome to IOM!
Yours,
Ujjwal
 FROM THE
CREATORS
Hello dear ones,
Welcome to your dream destination!
Welcome to IOM. You must be wondering
when and where you’re going to enjoy the
perks of belonging to the most prestigious
institute of the country. Let us reassure you
before we dive into details of being an
IOMite. This journey in IOM is, as most
people unmistakably claim, a destination in
itself, that too, the most lauded one in our
country, yet, you have miles to go before
you sleep. Here at IOM, you’re going to face
toils and tears of ruthlessly demanding
subject-medicine, while having the
privilege of rejoicing in the glory of being
labelled as ‘to-be-doctors’ of the nation. As
you embrace adulthood, IOM is going to
grant you with opportunities to exercise
your sovereignty and the environment is
going to help you explore multiple facets of
your own personality and foster your
growth more than ever, as you maneuver in
this institution. So first, we welcome you to
the trajectory, a roller-coaster ride, a
journey of sweat, laughter and tears, and
wish you all the best from our side as you
march with pride in this glorious
institution.
However, this journey, though rewarding, is
not an easy one. Things are bound to get
hazy, especially in the beginning. And
surprisingly, the most ingenious minds of
our country are going to fall prey to
trivialities and it’s almost inevitable to
forget your own worth and get lost in the
noise if you don’t have a clear voice
directing you precisely where to step in and
where not to. It took us two years to figure
out how things are like in IOM and more
importantly, to decide what’s important and
what’s not. So, what you’re holding in your
hands, is indeed our experience of 2 years,
drafted just for the purpose of serving as
your guide in case you get lost navigating in
this mysterious, yet exhilarating journey of
medicine. We name this guide ‘IOMee’ and
IOMee will always be around in case you
need her. Look to her for suggestions on
anything, she’ll always be there for you.
Peacefully yours,
Naveen Gautam
Reechashree Dhungana
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I swear to fulfill, to the best of my ability and judgment, this covenant:

I will respect the hard-won scientific gains of those physicians in whose steps I walk, and gladly share such
knowledge as is mine with those who are to follow.

I will apply, for the benefit of the sick, all measures [that] are required, avoiding those twin traps of
overtreatment and therapeutic nihilism.

I will remember that there is art to medicine as well as science, and that warmth, sympathy, and
understanding may outweigh the surgeon's knife or the chemist's drug.

I will not be ashamed to say "I know not," nor will I fail to call in my colleagues when the skills of another
are needed for a patient's recovery.

I will respect the privacy of my patients, for their problems are not disclosed to me that the world may
know. Most especially must I tread with care in matters of life and death. If it is given me to save a life, all
thanks. But it may also be within my power to take a life; this awesome responsibility must be faced with
great humbleness and awareness of my own frailty. Above all, I must not play at God.

I will remember that I do not treat a fever chart, a cancerous growth, but a sick human being, whose illness
may affect the person's family and economic stability. My responsibility includes these related problems, if
I am to care adequately for the sick.

I will prevent disease whenever I can, for prevention is preferable to cure.

I will remember that I remain a member of society, with special obligations to all my fellow human beings,
those sound of mind and body as well as the infirm.

If I do not violate this oath, may I enjoy life and art, respected while I live and remembered with affection
thereafter. May I always act so as to preserve the finest traditions of my calling and may I long experience
the joy of healing those who seek my help.

HIPPOCRATIC
OATH
"Wherever the art of medicine is loved, there is a love of
humanity"
 LETS GO!
NMSS.ORG.NP
"NO MAN IS AN ISLAND"
HOW WAS IOMEE
BORN?
A
l l the late nights and early mornings
paid off- and you made it to IOM.
Infinite congratulations to everyone!!!So,
I'm here to tell you what IOM is like.
IOM is different. It’s neither like school
nor college. There are a few programs
(by which, we mean many), there are
going to be some leisure classes (by
which, we mean a lofty lots) there’ s a
little politics (by which, I mean a lot)
and there are always going to be some
surprises (Of course, many) that will
unfold along the way.
And, most of us (maybe all of us) are
new to everything.
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BEFORE FACING
THE REAL GAME,
FOLLOW MY
INSTRUCTIONS
K e e p m e
s a f e !
Most of us stay far from our homes and
hills. There is no one like a counsellor or a
discipline in charge or anyone to correct
you along the way like it used to be then.
Therefore, team SCOME thought you’ll all
need a guide who’ll always be there to
help you maneuver your journey in IOM.
Whenever you think you're confused
along the way, turn to me and see if I can
help you remove your doubts on what
might be happening. I am IOMee. I will be
available 48/14 to help you on your
journey in IOM. Take me as your friend,
as your helping hand and as your teacher.
Baptize me with whatever name you like,
for now I'm yours. So, before facing the
real game in IOM, follow my instructions.
Keep me safe!
WELCOME TO
04
ADULTHOOD FOOD PLACES
YOU
YOUR 05 OUGHT TO
CLASSMATES
KNOW
YOUR TEACHERS,
CLASSES AND 06
07 08
PRACTICALS

HOW TO
POLITICS
STUDY?
10
IN IOM
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WHEN TO
2 4 MOVIES/ TV
28
SHOWS/ BOOKS DON'T FORGET
LISTEN TO WHY
SUGGESTIONS
SENIORS, WHEN YOU
26 WERE HERE!
NOT TO!

TABLE OF

CONTENTS
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welcome to
adulthood
To all great new IOMites,
They said that the 10th grade board examination (SLC/SEE) was your iron
gate, but it was later we realized that everyone misunderstood. Time never
stopped flowing and neither did we. We continuously beat on, boats against
the current; we left school, entered college and after passing out- realized
that life had never even started for us when we faced our first entrance
examination that was the actual iron gate of life.
It was the gate that opened itself to become someone who is revered by
everyone in our society- we were becoming doctors and there is a pride in
calling ourselves ‘Doctors to be’.

Not just this, we entered bachelors and were above 18 (almost) and so,
formally, we could now be called ADULTS. So first, congratulations and
second, ‘Welcome to adulthood.’ Now, you have new responsibilities on the
go and the society expects something out of you. Plus, there is this tough,
tiring, thrilling and titillating thing you need to do -study, like real-STUDY.
And it’s not like that in school or colleges. It’s hard. Shortcuts- it's not an
option. You might have always believed you’d never fail, but chances are-
you might, even if you got in on merit. Earning marks is difficult, you’ll
have to read standard textbooks to get sense of what was being taught in
classes and your first internal assessment is going to cruelly point at where
you stand.

 You’re going to realize how tough it is going to be. You are going to have
examinations, shooting one after another. The "Old is Gold" may not help
you always like it used to before and an absolute uncertainty will haunt you
in your viva. So, things will look a little weird in the beginning but, trust me,
I am your guide and I will guide you all, in your adventure and most
importantly- it’s going to be worth it and full of fun. With multiple
trainings, publications and so many days’ celebrations, you’re going to have
parties and AC packs. Fun aside, you are going to receive the best clinical
exposure in the country and when you walk outside, pride will hit the sky
just because you are an IOMite. So, brace yourselves, more is yet to come.
Till then and for years to come, I am with you.

-IOMee
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YOUR 
CLASSMATES
"FRIENDS ARE THIEVES OF TIME"

“When the snows fall and the  Do not mistreat or isolate
white winds blow, the lone wolf anyone. Your friends are going
dies but the pack survives.” to have different opinions,
different beliefs because they
The unity you'll have between are from different background.
"Your friends are the
your classmates is what will Cherish the differences. The ones who will help you in
protect you in all mountains and rainbow is beautiful because of
manacles. You have to stay the same reason. Respect their
your viva and do proxies
together but while marching notion. Organize a batch picnic in the attendance."
ahead, you might want to find your in the beginning. Be an
own freedom and may asunder into example to your senior batches
fragments. Your unity might shatter and the junior ones, yet to
because of trivial reasons. come. Make them jealous of
We were good kids back in schools how they must have been. All
and colleges who stayed with their the best!
friends, bunked classes, joked
together, had all fun together but
here, it might be a little unalike.
Things are going to look good in
the beginning but gradually, they'll
change. You’ll harden a bit. You’ll
start following different clubs,
different parties indeed and even if
you’re united amidst all these, your
unity is going to offend someone
else. But remember, sticks in a
bundle are unbreakable. and so are
you. Your classmates are your real
friends. They’ll help you in the viva
and do the proxies for you in the
attendance. When alone, they will
be there to company you and joke
together. When fallen, their hands
are the real helpers. Do not lose
your friendship for small reasons. Go
against groupism.

AMIGOS
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FOOD
"THE BELLY RULES THE
MIND"

To all the new connoisseurs, welcome to IOM, again. There are many canteens here. Every
canteen has their unique food and taste.

I will tell you where, which is whhhhhoww!!!

Basically, everything is cheapest in our very AC (Absolutely Cost free) packs will always
own ‘Chamena Griha’ (canteen in front of be there to entertain you sometimes (by
boys’ hostel). Jerry there is good at just Rs. 10, which, I mean most of the time). And GFC
chicken just at Rs. 60 and it’s the best place (Graduation Felicitation Ceremony),
to go and have tea, being so cheap. But, if Welcome party will take your taste to a little
you want to have ‘Syaphale’ (chicken further (or maybe not).
wrapped in a large samosa like cover), you Wait, have you been to Momo Magic? You
might want to visit BPH canteen (in the get amazing Jhol chicken momos there. You
yellow building). Though everything is cheap might want to go there sometimes. Also,
in Chamena, you might want to go to the MB there’s a new KFC in Chakrapath’s
canteen (in the hospital) if you want an Bhatbhateni. If you want to have chicken
environment cleaner but at a little costlier items at a fair price, do you see the red mini-
price. But, food at Nursing Canteen is restaurant at the bus stop of Talim Kendra
delicious and cheap too (3 rotis and curry at by the police station? You might try going
just Rs. 40) and guess what, guys are allowed there too. Birthday celebrations may be
to go there ;) . Plus, in the optometry good at Dan Kitchen (Maharajgunj) or at
department there’s a canteen which is clean Richmond or UFC (Chakrapath). And if you
and the food there is good in a sense that find even more amazing places to eat, don’t
you’ll like its taste. Try going to all these forget to inform Team SCOME.
places to eat and choose what suits you the
best. We will be extremely hungry to try it out!!

YOUR TEACHERS,
YOUR CLASSES,
YOUR PRACTICAL
"HE WHO OPENS A SCHOOL DOOR, CLOSES A PRISON."
-VICTOR HUGO
In a pure academic sense, you might want to call
yourself lucky, being in IOM. It’s not just because the
contents you are taught in class is important, it is
also because the seniors you'll have will guide you time
and again to cater the exams and everything you'll come
across. Because you are going to be doctors and there
will definitely be cases you'll have to face coming
from chapters you might have forgotten to study,
leave no stone unturned.
Things teachers say in class might also relate to their
experience and not be found in your books,
sometimes. So, take them intuitively. Make notes.
Follow their pattern of teaching and make your own
rhythm. Stay active in class. If possible, come
prepared for your classes (though my creators
didn't). Respect your teachers. Do not let your
classroom gossips inhibit your exam performance.
Do not make the mistake of missing the practical
classes for the sake of extra-curricular s .  having. Do not deceive yourself. Work hard. Be
7
The attendance is very crucial to your finals. Love the
bones and books and while on dissection, do it with
vigor. After all, dissection is how a great great
surgeon started it all. Go and act like doctors in your
history taking classes. Do not miss any classes
(please), you might have to bear a lot, esp. in
Pathology and Physiology because they are strict in
discipline. And is it not that discipline the key to a
great life?
Revise everything taught in classroom at
home/hostel or else things will bulk up and make it
more difficult to finish on time. You’ll have plenty of
time to study before your boards so, make the habit
of studying regularly and complete the syllabus
before your finals. Most importantly, though the
guides (fast track) may help you secure a decent
mark, it is always better to not take the shortcut
because there is no shortcut to anything worth
patient. Consistent.
And never forget to be awesome. 
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PLACES YOU OUGHT TO KNOW!

LIBRARY MULTIPLEX PG HOSTEL

Maybe all of you know where it All the matches, football or & HELIPAD
is by now. A lot of you are going cricket or basketball or any
Enter the main gate of TUTH,
to spend most of your five years other sports you’d like to add is
turn to the right and keep
here. basically played here. It’s next
walking straight and you’ll
to the Dean’s office. Try and
reach the Helipad. If you’re
have a look.
lucky, you’ll get to witness the
helicopter taking off or landing
too.
YELLOW
BUILDING-ROOM
NO. 9 YELLOW BUILDING
First building you’ve visited in SEMINAR HALL
IOM. This is where you’ll be
having your internal Place for seminars, panel discussions and
assessments. simulation sessions.
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DEAN’S OFFICE,
MOHEGO BUILDING,
EXAM CONTROL OUTSIDE
DIVISION TUTH
You’ll need to know these places too. Try finding Sankha Park. It’s a
cool place to hang out, though
BASIC SCIENCE not during rainy season.

BUILDING
Our Temple.
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HOW TO
STUDY?
Talking about your entire MBBS, it is a five-and-a-half-year course. The first
two years are allotted for basic medical sciences and the next two and a half
for clinicals while the last year is for internship.

In the first year, you’ll also have to study community medicine. As a guide, I
am here to guide you in your studies subject by subject.

Basic Sciences: Community Medicine:

Anatomy• • Epidemiology
• Biostatistics
Physiology•
• Demography
Pathology• • Health Education and
Pharmacology• Promotion
Biochemistry• • Family Health and
Microbiology• Nutrition
• Environmental Health
• Sociology
 ANATOMY
[GREEK] TOMIA – ANA
(TO CUT – UP)

Anatomy is basically the study of the intricate structure of human body. This is one of the most
extensive subjects, requiring intense dedication and efforts.

REQUIREMENTS
1. BD Chaurasia - Full Volume 3. Cunningham’s Manuals
This book will be needed most in anatomy and will Borrow this one from seniors if it's not available immediately
start from first days itself, so buy your own set. in shops. You can also manage with seniors' books for the
whole year as you don't need it thereafter.
2. Dissection Kit
Any stationary shop in front of your college will 4. Lab coats
provide you with this. Preferably buy 2, you will require this for all three subjects.

2) Human Anatomy by B. D. Chaurasia - 3

GENERAL ANATOMY
This is the basic introduction to general
concepts of anatomy. It gets covered in
the first few weeks of lectures.
General Anatomy by B. D. Chaurasia, a
small book, is used in most colleges. Do
read it completely.
It gives a good starting point for studies,
has good weightage in exams and carries
lots of MCQs.
GROSS ANATOMY Volumes
This is the anatomy which you can see
with your bare eyes, without any With easy diagrams and point wise
microscope. It constitutes the largest information, it helps you reproduce
mass of the subject and the scores in maximum in the paper and fetch scores. 
examinations.
For proper Concept
1) Cunningham's Manual of Practical
Anatomy Grey’s Anatomy for Students
This is a compulsory book to carry in Moore’s Clinically Oriented
dissection halls and to read while carrying Anatomy
out dissections. Netter’s Atlas
Snell’s Neuroanatomy
Acland’s Videos

HISTOLOGY EMBRYOLOGY

Wheater’s Functional Langman’s Embryology

Histology
Larson’s Embryology
DeFiore’s Histology
Grey’s Anatomy
IB Singh’s Histology

NO MATTER WHO BETRAYS YOU, NERVES WILL ALWAYS STAY LOYAL.

THEORY CLASS ART SPEAKS WHERE
With each lecture, taking down notes is helpful. And WORDS CAN'T!
then going back and reading the entire topic from
One diagram with the appropriate colors, even if
books gives a great reinforcement to your memory.
schematic, is worth a thousand words as far as marks
are concerned. Especially diagrams from BDC
HISTOLOGY
Carry your Wheater's histology and observe each slide COLOR YOUR BONES
carefully, pouring over the details from the book. Spend as
Mark/Color the origins and insertions of muscles on
much time on each slide as it takes, because you will never
your bone set. This will help a lot with memorizing as
get this chance back again. You will then have to revise 40- 50
well as revising.
slides at once during revisions.
Pro- tip: Don't forget to buy H & E pencil for the practical. 

DISSECTION
"RESPECT THE CADAVER."

You'll be divided in batches and share dissection

tables. Take turns dissecting. The portion is divided in
5 regions:

1) Upper limb
2) Lower limb
3) Head, Face and Neck MASKS AND GLOVES!
4) Thorax
Some individuals may have particularly strong
5) Abdomen
reaction to Formalin which is used to preserve the
Along with this, you also have sessions on osteology
cadavers and sterilize the dissection halls. Wearing a
that is study of bones.
mask and gloves is advisable in these cases and if it
becomes overpowering, step out into some fresh air
While dissecting, read out from Cunningham and try
for a while.
to correlate and discuss maximum at the table itself.
This reduces your burden for self-study. And forms a
good pictorial memory.

Do see bodies assigned to other batches too. Helps

to learn variations. And don't be worried about
damaging any important structure.

THE CHIEF FUNCTION OF BODY IS TO CARRY YOUR BRAINS AROUND. 

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PHYSIOLOGY
[GREEK]: PHUSIOLOGIA
(NATURAL PHILOSOPHY)

INTRODUCTION
Physiology  tells you about how the human body functions normally, in a healthy
individual.
Before studying physiology, remember that it is a logical subject. Just blindly
mugging it up won’t help you in the long run. Try and understand the logic behind
each and every mechanism. Using Flowcharts and logical diagrams/sequences
will help you remember concepts faster as well as help you score easy marks in
the exams.

FOR CONCEPT CONTENTS/EXAMS

1) Guyton and Hall Textbook of
Medical Physiology:
Considered to be the Gita of
physiology. The more you Guyton,
the more you function!
2) Ganong's Review of Medical
Physiology:
It is also a great book to refer when
you get stuck somewhere.
3) G.K. Pal's Textbook of Practical
Physiology: For the Practicals
Sembulingam’s Physiolog
Bijlani’s Physiology
Costanzo’s Physiology
Physicon, Mahapatra
PRACTICALS
Follow the rules and regulations of
Practical, strictly.
Be mentally prepared to prick
yourself. You have to use your own
drop of blood for the practicals!
Also be careful with all the
instruments like microscopes that are
provided to you.
Remember to learn each and every
method/ maneuver precisely.
These concepts and methods are
going to help you in your entire
career. You will be using them daily,
to examine your patients.
You will be provided practical files by
the department itself. Please, maintain
it neatly.

"T H E B O D Y I S T H E I N S T R U M E N T O F O U R H O L D O N T H E W O R L D . "
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PATHOLOGY
[GREEK]: PATHOS 
(SUFFERING)

INTRODUCTION
Basics of diseases, their development, morphological changes they cause, and their
clinical features.

It is a very vast subject for the contents and understanding part. We all struggled to
understand Robbin's pathology but the problem was- at the end of completing a
chapter, it seemed we remembered nothing. Be patient, make notes, watch Najeeb's
lecture and keep studying. Know that it is the Foundation for the Clinicals, a bridge
between Physiology and Pharmacology and an essential subject which  provides unique
insight on other subjects as well.

FOR CONCEPT AND

UNDERSTANDING:

"Robbins and Cotran

Pathologic Basis of
Disease"

VERY HELPFUL
REFERENCES!!!
Harshmohan’s Pathology
Najeeb's Lectures
Pathoma’s video lectures/
Notes
Goljan’s audio lectures/
Notes

"E V E R Y T H I N G I S P A T H O L O G Y , E X C E P T F O R I N D I F F E R E N C E ."
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PHARMACOLOGY
[GREEK]: PHARMAKON
(DRUG)

INTRODUCTION
Here, we study about drugs,  their composition, mechanism of action,
usage and  side effects. It is an important linkage between ‘Medicine
and Surgery’ and provides insights on biochemistry and pathology.

A lot of mugging up and memorizing. Syllabus is rarely covered completely in

classes. So, be Selective (sometimes), make use of vacations, use memory aids
and study.

FOR CONCEPT ADDITIONAL BOOKS

Goodman and Gilman’s KD TRIPATHI’S
Pharmacology PHARMACOLOGY
Katzung’s Pharmacology LIPPINCOTT’S
Bennet and Brown’s PHARMACOLOGY
Clinical Pharmacology

Keep calm and enjoy Pharmacology!!!

"T H I S I S N ' T P H A R M A C O L O G Y . T H I S I S A R T ."

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BIOCHEMISTRY
[LATIN] BIO – ALCHIMIA
(LIFE - CHEMICAL)

INTRODUCTION
Biochemistry is an integral part of the first year curriculum.
Unlike Physiology and Anatomy, Biochemistry talks mainly
about metabolic processes and pathways, and how an
enzyme deficiency or absence affects the process and the
body as a whole.

TIPS
To keep a record of important topics and extra notes, one can carry their textbooks and directly
FOR CONCEPT
take down the notes in it itself; instead of taking down on separate sheets.

If a lecturer uses interesting flowcharts and cycles to explain a particular concept, one must
make sure to take them down as they are very good for quick referral before the examination.

Reality check: One should not expect the lecturer to teach the whole topic to be taught. But
should make sure to take the important topics while they are being taught (exam point of view).

Take out time to read the topic which has been covered on that particular day since it helps
you remember it for a longer time and later reduces the time needed for revision.

FOR CONCEPT FOR CONTENTS

Lehninger’s Biochemistry Satyanarayan – The most
comprehensive textbook for
Harper’s Biochemistry Biochemistry which states all the
Lippincott’s Biochemistry facts, all the diseases due to
enzyme block or other causes. It
Tietz Biochemistry can be said that this book covers
(Clinical) more than what is needed for the
exam.

DM Vasudevan - An extremely
useful book for building
concepts, though it may be a bit
too advanced.

"L O V E . T R U S T . B E H O N E S T . D O B I O C H E M I S T R Y ."
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MICROBIOLOGY
[LATIN] MICROBION
(RELATING TO MICROBES)

INTRODUCTION
Bacteria, Viruses, Fungi and Parasites (Morphology, Life Cycle), associated�
pathology and lab diagnoses, a LOT of infectious diseases to study. The plus� point
is that it carries an 'easy mark' and is one of the main subjects to get� you more
percentage. 

ISSUES
A lot of mugging up
FOR CONCEPT
A tendency to be boring
Incomplete practical
coverage

SOLUTIONS
Read clinically oriented
books
Note down everything
taught in class

BOOKS
Chakraborty’s Microbiology
Ananthnarayan’s Microbiology
Medical Microbiology made
Ridiculously Simple
Apurba Sankar Sastry’s
Microbiology/Parasitology
Paniker’s Parasitology
Chatterjee’s Parasitology

"I F Y O U E V E R B E C O M E A L O N E ,
  T H I N K O F T H O S E B I L L I O N S O F N O R M A L F L O R A C A R I N G F O R Y O U ."
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COMMUNITY
MEDICINE (CM)
INTRODUCTION
Probably, the easiest subject considering the volume IBMS has. "Ï can study all of it in about a
week", many think this way. But not! Things will be very difficult if you go this way. The whole of 
subject's pressure comes to us in final if we don't study CM. Take community medicine seriously.
Make good notes, ask slides from teachers, if not!- seniors. Study whatever is taught in class,
regularly. It really is not a big deal, if you lend only 25% of your time that you give for IBMS. 

CM- I CM- II
FOR CONCEPT
Not much mugging up to do Inclines towards humanities and arts
Mathematical Diffuse, diverse content
Common sense and logic Study sources are not always easy to
often work find
However, NOT to be taken Classes are not regular
lightly But, simple studying for a week is
May not be as simple as it often sufficient to pass
seems To learn, there’s always CHD
Notorious for activating the
basic sciences barrier
Health Education and
Promotion
Epidemiology
Family Health and Nutrition
Biostatistics Environmental Health
Demography Sociology and Medical
Communication
BOOKS

Park’s Textbook of Bluman’s Elementary

Preventive and Social Biostatistics
Medicine- K. Park Publications from
Slides Central Bureau of
Mahajan’s Biostatistics Statistics

“FOR HE WHO HAS HEALTH HAS HOPE; AND HE WHO HAS HOPE, HAS EVERYTHING.”
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FEW WORDS..
RESOURCES EXAMS
Videos by Dr. Najeeb AT THE END OF FIRST YEAR
IBMS-I (GENERAL, MUSCULOSKELETAL,
Kaplan’s Video Notes
NEUROSENSORY): 120 MARKS
CM-I : 100 MARKS
Fast Track Series, BSR, IBMS CM-II : 100 MARKS
Slideshare IBMS PRACTICAL: 25*6= 150 MARKS
CM PRACTICAL: 100 MARKS

Blog articles
Journals AT THE END OF SECOND YEAR

IBMS-II (GASTROINTESTINAL SYSTEM) : 120

Apps: MARKS
Medscape IBMS-III (RESPI/CVS) : 120 MARKS
Medical Wikipedia IBMS-IV (RENAL/REPRO/ENDOCRINE): 120
MARKS
United’s Anatomy 3D Models
IBMS PRACTICALS: 75*6= 450 MARKS

DON’T ALWAYS WORK, BUT,

A. DRAW PICTURES WHENEVER POSSIBLE
B. MAKE SURE THE FIRST SENTENCE IS JUICY AND RELEVANT
C. USE YOUR OWN WORDS IN EXPLANATION BITS,
    SAVE THE MUGGING-UP FOR DEFINITIONS
D. KEEP IT CLEAN
E. MOST IMPORTANTLY, STUDY!

POLITICS IN IOM
"POLITICS IS SHARPER THAN SWORD"
P olitics is somehow essential because it
helps you make friends and socialize and
have fun. And maybe no one will
remain confidently apolitical in the long
run. Politics is meant to unite people
with common beliefs but sometimes,
people become too opportunistic and
rather than beliefs and morals, they
prefer a temporary opportunity to
friendship. It might be problematic when
the same sentiment for which it was
created, starts diving friends.
Lava sir quoted once,
"There are 3 Ps that should define a
medical student’s life- P for Padhai, P for
Padhai and P for Padhai.
In IOM, it' also 3 Ps. P for politics (class
groupism), P for political parties (that
defines Nepal) and P for parties (the
partying wala)."
I feel as if Lava sir’s words hold true. 
Why do we need to be political when we
are just students?
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Is it because you want to see
changes in our institution or is it
because you expect to get
something out of it? If you are
determined to 'make changes’, no
one can stop you. If you are to be a
leader, your roar will always echo
louder.
But, we need to think again if we are
following someone not because we
like what they’re doing or their
motives but because we want to be
seen somewhere or we expect to
get somewhere because of it.
MYTH BUSTED
You can’t have an identity
in IOM without politics(?)
Apolitical people do not
get opportunities in IOM(?)
Politics is going to help
you make your CV for
foreign residency (?)
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Myth: You can’t have

an identity in IOM
without politics.
It’s not true. If you prove yourself in
examinations and radiate a good
personality and are capable, people
will approach you. You need not be a
part of any political cult to prove your
identity. 

Myth: Apolitical people

do not get opportunities
in IOM.
What sort of opportunities are you talking Myth: Politics is going
to help you make
about? If it’s about standing as
representatives for some clubs or hosting
or coordinating some events organized by
unions, maybe it’s true. But, the travel
your CV for foreign
grants that are often provided to students residency.
in IOM are mainly based on merit. Before

Skills
W
What
h a t matters
m a t t e r s for
f o r residency
r e s i d e n c y in
i n US
U S are:
ar e :
pitying over what you can’t do because of Scores
cores
not being political, ask yourself, do you Letter
e t t e r of
o f Recommendation
Recommendation
think you’re that small? You made it to Former
o r m e r experiences/
e x p e r i e n c e s / clinical
c l i n i c a l rounds
r o u n d s inside
in
IOM out of 12000 candidates. You’re US
S

matter
better than that. Make sure you don’t miss Research
e s e a r c h experiences
experiences
out on more important things because of ‘Influential’ work experiences
trivial ones. YOUR SKILLS (No one cares if you were a
part of an ABC club) 

Yet, provided the circumstances in IOM, if

it’s about wanting to socialize, getting to
know seniors and participating in social
events, politics might become important.
And if you want it because you believe you
could do something worthwhile because of
it or if you are a social person and you think
being apolitical is a hurdle to that, go for it.
But, in that case, it’s better to choose one
political party you want to cling to. I know
you will be wise at this step. 
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WHEN TO LISTEN TO
SENIORS, WHEN NOT TO
"HE WHO WANTS A ROSE MUST RESPECT THE THORN"

Like me, your seniors are your guides, listen to them when they teach
you how to study, give you suggestions on community field trips, teach
you how to maneuver through studies and extra-curriculars.

But, there are certain times when you shouldn’t listen to them.

1 2
WHEN THEY ONE WEEK
ENCOURAGE YOU BEFORE
TO GO TO PLACES EXAMINATIONS,
OR RALLIES TO CLUB
WHEN CLASSES ACTIVITIES YOUR
ARE SENIORS
RUNNING MIGHT GIVE YOU

Say No! Say No!

3 4
WHEN THEY TELL
WHEN THEY TELL
YOU,
YOU,
EXAMS WILL BE
POLITICS IS
FINE
MANDATORY TO
WITHOUT HARD-
SURVIVE IN IOM
WORK
Say No! Really?

CLASS

5
WHEN THEIR ADVICE COULD CREATE DIVISION IN

Follow your heart!

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PLAY WITH MEDICINE

There is not a single right way to study.
Studying medicine doesn’t require 180
degrees changes in the way you study. You can
study exactly in the same way you used to

"Your back in entrance-preparation days. Your way is

the best way. If some one tells you you’re

way
mugging up and that’s not the right way,
remember, your way is right for you and it if it
worked then, it will work now.

is the But as per suggestions, you can try improvising

on the way you study to decide what suits you

best
the best.
Luckily, you have seniors in IOM who are ready
to support you with everything. Ask from them

way." lectures from Najeeb or Kaplan. Before buying

Fast-tracks, ask your seniors if they have one
they could lend you. If you have problems with
correlation seminars, ask them for slides. If
your teachers don’t give you the classroom
slides, ask them for one.
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MOVIES/ TV SHOWS/
BOOK SUGGESTIONS

TO BE'

Don't live in a town where there are no doctors.

DOCTORS

SUGGESTIONS ARE GIFT

Don't forget to say us your best movie, novel or TV series.

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Series, Grey's Anatomy is

considered one of the great
television shows of our time. The
high-intensity medical
drama,follows Meredith Grey and

GIFTED HANDS 
this is the dramatic and intimate story the team of doctors at Grey Sloan
of Ben Carson's struggle to beat the Memorial who are faced with life-
odds -- and of the faith and genius or-death decisions on a daily basis.
THE BEN CARSON STORY
that make him one of the greatest life- They seek comfort from one
Ben Carson, M.D., works medical
givers of the century. another, and, at times, more than
miracles. Today, he's one of the most
just friendship. Together they

HOUSE MD
celebrated neurosurgeons in the
discover that neither medicine nor
world. In Gifted Hands, he tells of his
relationships can be defined in

(SERIES) 
inspiring odyssey from his childhood
black and white.
in inner-city Detroit to his position as
director of pediatric neurosurgery at
Johns Hopkins Hospital at age 33. Ben
Dr. Gregory "House" (Hugh Laurie) is DOCTORS
(NOVEL)
devoid of bedside manner and
Carson is a role model for anyone who
wouldn't even talk to his patients if he
attempts the seemingly impossible as
could get away with it. Dealing with
he takes you into the operating room
his own constant physical pain, he
where he has saved countless lives.
uses a cane that seems to punctuate
Filled with fascinating case
his acerbic, brutally honest demeanor.
histories, this is the dramatic and
While his behavior can border on
intimate story of Ben Carson's
antisocial, "House" is a brilliant
struggle to beat the odds -- and of the
diagnostician whose unconventional
faith and genius that make him one of
thinking and flawless instincts afford
the greatest life-givers of the century.
him a great deal of respect. An
infectious disease specialist, he
thrives on the challenge of solving Writing with all the passion of Love
medical puzzles in order to save lives. Story and power of The Class, Erich
Segal sweeps us into the lives of

GREY'S
the Harvard Medical School's class
of 1962.  His stunning novel reveals

ANATOMY
the making of doctors--what
makes them tick, scheme, hurt . . .
and love. Doctors --heartbreaking,
Recipient of the 2007 Golden Globe
witty, inspiring, and utterly,
Award for Best Drama Television
grippingly real--is a vibrant
Series and nominated for multiple
portrait that culminates in a
Emmys, including Outstanding Drama
murder, a trial . . . and a miracle.
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DON'T
FORGET WHY
YOU WERE
HERE!

" L I V E L I K E A L I O N "

DOCTORS TO BE
In IOM, there is going to be a lot of new
experiences, you’ll start celebrating almost
every ‘abc’ day on the calendar. There will be
rallies and protests. There will be clubs and
parties. There will be elections, there will be
wins and losses. Amidst all these, don’t
forget why you were here. Maybe you joined
medicine because you fell in love with that
white coat, maybe a famous cardiac surgeon
or a neurosurgeon or an oncologist inspired
you. Maybe you wanted to become one of
them. Maybe you wanted to become just
like the famous doctor you admire. Amidst
all this, chances are, you might forget the
toils and tears of entrance preparation. You
might be interested in politics (and it may
be okay for some people), you might follow
a crowd that’s heading somewhere for no
reasons, you might forget why you were
here. So, keep your guide by your side and
turn to this page whenever you start living
below your potentials.
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I am here to remind you, ‘You are better
than that.’ 
The sad part is a lot of IOMites start
dreaming small over the course of five years
and as a guide, I don’t want you to do that.
They start thinking they can’t do what they
thought they could because they’ve not
being scoring too much or because people
say it’s difficult. I am here to tell you, it’s not
true. Most importantly, as medical students,
be true to your studies because that’s what
brought you in IOM in the first place. Go and
grow in all your majesty. Believe that you can
do anything you want. Do what you CAN'T.
History should remember you. You have to
define yourself. Cause who are you?
You are a Champion. You are a Champion.
You are a Champion. Act like it! Never dare
ever forget why you were here- to be GREAT
D and then O and then C and then T and
then O and then R and then S.