University
Institute of Medicine, Tribhuvan University

Current Year
Third

Medical Specialty Interested in
Emergency Medicine

Most Inspiring Person
My Father

Single Quality that defines a great Doctor
Passion

First of all, walk us through the step-by-step processes that you went through to get to where you are today?

I got my secondary education from Dharumavantha School and then completed my A levels in Villa International High School. After completing my A levels, I spent a year in Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital (IGMH) working as a Clinical Assistant helping out the doctors in translation work and administrative activities. While working there I got the opportunity to pursue MBBS in Nepal.

When did you first realize you wanted to study medicine?

Always wanted to work in the medical sector, not necessarily as a doctor, but studying about the cardiac and respiratory systems in high school made me realize that studying medicine is what I wanted to do.

Take us through a typical study day.

Since our postings started, I normally wake up around 5:30 am, finish the morning routines and try to revise what I studied the day before, before leaving to college at 9 am. I have hospital posting till 12 pm followed by theory classes in the afternoon till 4 pm. If the day is too hectic, I take a nap in the evening and then try to get some studying done at night. I try to go to bed around 11 pm or latest by 11:30 pm.

How do you keep track of what you need to do in a day?

I plan for the day a night before and make mental note of everything that needs to be done.

What do you listen to while studying? Any reasons?

I normally don't and prefer a quite environment as it helps me to better understand what I am studying.

Name your favorite medical text book.

The best so far has been Guyton and Hall's textbook of Medical Physiology. The explanations given in that book are simply amazing.

Best advice for handling criticism?

Thank the person for it and if its is something that you can improve work on it.

What do you know now that you wish you knew when you first started medical school?

Start learning the local language as soon as you decide where you want to study. Number of reasons: 

1. It's easier to communicate with the locals in day to day problems.

2. In my experience, even if the course is supposed to be carried out in English, teachers tend to explain in the local language, as for them, English is also a second language and the local students also understand better in their own language.

3. You cannot get the best of MBBS without interacting with the patients. Sharpening your history taking skills, performing the examinations all require a great deal of interaction with them and since most will only understand the local language, learn the language as soon as possible.

What do you think needs to change in the health industry of the Maldives today?

The infrastructure in health industry is developing rapidly and i think we need to incorporate quality into the services that that are being provided. In my opinion one of the best ways to do this is to train good locals for both clinical as well as administrative jobs.

Finally, what is the one tip/advice you want to give to our readers?

While studying medicine never assume that you have time, and make the most of it.

The My Medical Student Life series was created for the sole purpose of helping medical students and aspiring doctors on their journey to become a successful Maldivian Healthcare Professional. Have a suggestion, idea or question? Email us.

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