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Shifa Interview Discussion 2014

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#1 ·
Okay, how about this one? :D
I'm sorry, I am really excited and I want something Shifa related to do so let us start by sharing our interview dates, research ethics related questions and find the maximum answers we can!
My interview date is 28th Oct, 2014.
 
#519 ·
Like zincy7 mentioned, cramming depends on how much you've studied and kept up with during the course itself.
Generally what seems to work best is to study for you SGDs (Small Group Discussions) for which you'll be given instructions before hand on what to study. You should study or skim through the topic at least before coming to the SGD because I feel thats where you learn the most.
A facilitator will be assigned to groups of 13-15 students and they will ask you questions regarding the reading. The facilitators are there to clear up any misconceptions and help guide you. During the SGD you will be marked on preparation participation and punctuality IIRC.

If you've studied along during the course then when you are reviewing before the exam, its a lot easier to do well.
Generally you're given the exam on a friday with thursday off. What students tend to do is start studying over the weekend but some start the weekend before. Its all up to you.

You all will find a big change in Medical school exam prep as compared to anything else you've done. Theres a lot more memorization and little details are where the marks lie.
Class average tends to increase over the course of the year as students learn how to study.
-Speaking of class average. Dont expect to get 90+ on your exams. The median score for exams way be around 56-sih
 
#517 ·
If you're concern is with cramming, then you might have to reconsider your field. Studying consistently is the best way to have the least amount of cramming. So really, you should be asking how far ahead one should start studying before exams.

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@Buttnamal I understand your point, and while I also prefer a paper to a screen, convenience is a big thing for me. But personal preference is a big difference, so that's why I'm just throwing out the option for those that would prefer it, even if its just as a backup
 
#527 ·
There are three assigned periods in a day but the course coordinator can assign two separate attendances in one peroid.
A general layout would be something along the lines of:
8-10 Lecture(overview)
10-10:30 Tea/ Prayer break
10:30-12:30 Small Group Discussion (SGD)
12:30-1:30 Lunch
1:30-4:00 Practical session

In first year the teachers are more inclined to actually take the whole period teaching at the beginning of the year and tend to let you out earlier as the year progresses depending on the lecture content.
SGDs can range from half an hour to a full two hours depending on your facilitator and the subject.
IPEs usually are around an hour to an hour and a half.

Sometimes a period will be divided into two shorter sessions. Having class until 4 is highly unlikely. Usually you will be done by 3 if not earlier.
 
#528 ·
hey everyone i got a call from shifa :D and i was partying until people i told about the call started telling me how bad shifa is and has no name anr also that the hospital hardly has any patients so gap year would have been better than this :( and also that if iwas smart i would have gottten in a far better college and in fact should try next year for mcat again :( please tell me if this all is true or not?
 
#529 ·
Don't listen to people like that, to be honest I have also gotten into Shifa and have heard many different things from various people.
I personally know a friend who dropped CMH and chose to go to Shifa even though like me, he's been living in Lahore for his whole life. So there must have been something in Shifa which would have made him leave his hometown and CMH aswell to attend Shifa.

I would, although like to hear from other people aswell.

But don't be disheartened at all. I know alot of people who haven't even gotten admissions yet with 80+ UHS aggregates, so be thankful aswell.
 
#534 ·
I think those who've decided to go to Shifa should stop worrying about these things, and be grateful for the chance they've gotten and make the best out of it. Colleges do matter and obviously patient exposure is a big concern, but at the end of the day it's your own hard work that's going to determine how far you reach.

On a lighter note, the Class of 2019 should join the Facebook page ^.^ https://www.facebook.com/groups/385539868277239/?fref=ts
 
#535 ·
well i think when it comes to private especially CMH and shifa people look at what is near home and cheap. for many people CMH is both and hostels are also less expensive and in the college boundry. Also it is affliated with army and everyone wants to get in the army life so yeah people say CMH is better but khair what so ever at the end shifa is WAAAYYYY better than a gap year,and if i still don't like shifa i can apply next year too but on the other hand i would be secure so yeah :)

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and oh one of my friends got into both CMH and shifa but she chose shifa LOL so yeah people do make that decision.it is what you think is better for you.
 
#540 ·
yo guyzzzz,,,,,,,,,,,,,, someone approve my request to join the group,,,,, i got the call dudes,,,,,,,,, all fired up,,,,,,,, B-)

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haahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha,,,,,,,,,,,,, :'D pooooor kids,,,,,,, i loved army life too,,,,,,,,,, Alvls from SPS,,,,, those 2 years bought me right back to planet EARTH,,,,,,, :'D

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alrightie,,,,, em in,,,,,, O.O
 
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