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The MBBS Marathon

They say laughter is the best medicine, and as a student of MBBS (Mirthful Bunch of Brainy Students), I couldn't agree more. Join me on this lighthearted exploration of the wild rollercoaster ride that is medical college.

Picture this: you enter medical college with dreams of saving lives and wearing a white coat like a superhero cape. Little did you know that instead, you'd be knee-deep in anatomy textbooks, memorizing every bone, muscle, and artery known to humankind. Who needs sleep when there are Latin names for body parts to be learned?

But wait! It's not just about books; we also get hands-on experience during our clinical and other labs. 

In hospital, deciphering doctors' illegible handwriting on patient charts, pretending we know what we're doing in front of our class fellows & relatives– it's quite the adventure! And let's not forget those moments when patients in hospital mistake us for actual doctors because our white coats make us look legit.

Oh, the joys of studying Biochemistry & physiology along with minors who can miss them! Memorizing countless drugs, inhibitors, clinicals, diagrams, arteries, veins, muscles, bones, nerves, enhancers, vitamins, minerals, proteins, amino acids and enzyme's names with side effects longer than Shakespearean soliloquies feels like preparing for an epic battle against chemical compounds. You'll find yourself dreaming about pill bottles chasing you down hallways or syringes turning into snakes – welcome to medication-induced nightmares!

Let's talk about exams – they're like marathon races where coffee becomes your best friend and sleep becomes a distant memory. The pressure is real! But fear not; amidst all the stress, there's always time for some comic relief—like accidentally diagnosing disease in our own body and mistaking an ear infection for an elaborate magic trick.

Despite the challenges and occasional absurdities along the way, pursuing an MBBS degree teaches us resilience, adaptability, and the importance of laughter. So, fellow medical students, let's embrace this hilarious journey together as we navigate through the complexities of medicine with a smile on our faces.

One of my teachers said that:

If you can find humor in the madness that is MBBS study, you're already halfway to becoming an exceptional doctor who not only heals but also brings joy to patients' lives.

Keep laughing and prescribing laughter!

(Note: This article aims to provide lighthearted entertainment while acknowledging the hard work and dedication required in pursuing an MBBS degree.)

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  1. You-know-who4/8/23

    One writes the best articles 'bout thee path!

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  2. Anonymous26/5/24

    Its Actually true ! and you have presented it in such a beautiful way that it can’t be expressed more beautifully furthur

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