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🔥 Pathogenesis of Silly Mistakes in Exams
A thread by Dr. Sumer Sethi & @deepti_bahl 👇
This one's for every student who's ever said "Oh no, that was just a silly mistake!"
Let’s decode WHY they happen—and how to STOP them. 🧵 2/12
🎯 First lesson: Not every mistake is "silly".
If you got a question wrong, ask yourself:
Did I really KNOW the concept?
Or was it a content gap or a revision issue?

Start by critically analyzing your errors. 🧠

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Even if you're an introvert in your personal life…
As a doctor, you cannot afford to be one in your professional setting.
You have to talk.
To colleagues. To seniors. To juniors.
Because in medicine—silence costs clarity. 🧵👇 2/6
I’m a radiologist. Most people think it’s a quiet, image-driven specialty.
But let me tell you a secret: The best radiologists talk a lot.
To pathologists. To surgeons. To clinicians.
And I’ve learnt more in those conversations than from any textbook.

Revision for NEET PG – The Game Changer
By Dr. Sumer Sethi
Today I’m here with what I truly believe is the most important thing you need to understand at this point in your NEET PG journey. You can already see it in the title—it's not luck, it's revision.
Yes, let me say that again—revision is more important than luck. Often we assume that because you are all doctors, top-notch students, you already know this. But in my experience interacting with students, I’ve realized many still don’t grasp how vital revision is. So today, let’s break it down. What Makes NEET PG Different from NEET UG?

Let’s begin with a basic question: what’s the key difference between NEET UG and NEET PG?
Most of you cracked NEET UG, you were champions, and you became doctors. But suddenly now, NEET PG feels like a different ball game. Why?
The answer is syllabus. In NEET UG, you had 4 books: Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology. The knowledge base was the same, and the game was about who had better MCQ skills.
But in NEET PG, it’s not about skills alone anymore. Knowledge becomes the key determinant. You are no longer trying to be the best MCQ player—you are trying to be the most revised, most confident, and most strategiccandidate in a pool of thousands of doctors.
Everyone is studying. The difference lies in how many times you are able to revise what you’ve already read.

Three Steps to Overcome Self-Doubt and Insecurity
By Dr. Sumer Sethi

Many students have reached out to me asking how to deal with self-doubt and insecurity, especially in the midst of exam preparation. Let’s break it down into three actionable steps that can help rewire your brain and silence that inner critic. Read on 🧵 1. Practice Self-Kindness

Most of our insecurities stem from how harsh we are with ourselves. How often do we say things like:

“I’m not good enough.”
“I can’t do this.”
“I’m not smart like others.”

Now, imagine saying those words to someone you care deeply about. You wouldn’t, right?

Talk to yourself like you would to someone you love.

Start replacing self-criticism with kindness. Remind yourself:

“I’m doing my best.”
“It’s okay to make mistakes.”
“I forgive myself for the past. I am moving forward.”

Your imperfections are part of being human. Let go of past failures. Start fresh. From today onwards, be your own cheerleader, not your biggest critic.

The Art of MCQ Solving
By Dr. Sumer Sethi & Dr. Deepti Bahl

Theory vs. MCQ: A Different Game Altogether

Let’s begin by addressing a key point that often gets overlooked—MCQ solving is a skill. It’s different from what you do in your university exams.

In theory papers, you're asked to write a descriptive and structured answer. For instance, if you’re asked to write about silicosis, you’ll describe everything you know—from definition to pathophysiology, clinical features, investigations, and management. It's organized and linear.

But MCQs? They throw that structure out the window.

You might get a question that jumps straight into the genetic mutation involved, or the occupational link, or just throw four closely related diseases at you. The challenge isn't just knowing the content—it’s knowing how to differentiate between similar-looking options. Read on 🧵👇👇1/X MCQ Skill 1: Master the Keywords

What separates top rankers from average performers in MCQ-based exams? Their ability to spot keywords.

If a question mentions shipyard worker—you instantly think asbestosis. If it’s upper lobe involvement, you know it leans more toward silicosis. It’s about knowing those little differentiating nuggets.

When I (Sumer) was a student, I’d plce yellow sticky notes on the top of my pages highlighting these differences. I still recommend that to all of you today. Let your books reflect you—your way of processing and recalling key data. 2/X

NEETPG Final 3.5 month strategy🩺💡

A thread on mastering NEET PG and FMG exams. #MedEd #NEETPG #FMGE 1/x Learning from Mistakes: Treat every test as a learning tool, not a judgment of your abilities. Reviewing video solutions is crucial to understand and improve. #MedicalStudent #ExamPrep 2/x

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