I'm NAAMY NAJEEU and this is My Medical Student Life

By Nabeel Ibrahim Published on 28/08/2018

I'm NAAMY NAJEEU and this is My Medical Student Life

Mohamed Naamy Najeeu, 21, experienced clinical assistant who worked in both ADK and IGMH, is currently living in Lahore, Pakistan. He has participated in many Dhivehi Literary Activities and won 2nd place in an Oratory Competition. Naamy was also part of the Inter-school Basketball Team from 2009-2013 and now loves spending time playing Badminton. It was a pleasure for me to interview Naamy for My Medical Student Life.

Nabeel Ibrahim

Published on: 28/08/2018

First Year Allama Iqbal Medical College Pakistan Mohamed Naamy Najeeu

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University
Allama Iqbal Medical College

Current Year
First

Medical Specialty Interested in
Surgery/Psychiatry

Most Inspiring Person
Dr. Shanooha Mansoor

Single Quality that defines a great Doctor
Empathy

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

I did my O'level in Iskandhar School. Graduated in 2013. A'level in CHSE, graduated in 2016. After A'level I started working as a volunteer Clinical Assistant at IGMH as there were no vacant positions then. During that time, I also applied for the student loan to study MBBS.

Around February of 2017, I joined IGMH as an official employee. I worked as a Clinical Assistant in the Psychiatry department until my resignation in November. During that time I applied for a scholarship from India through DHE. I was selected among the 4 students. Unfortunately, there were some misconceptions and in the end, it didn't work out. Around that same time, I heard about the PTAP scholarship from Pakistan. So I applied for it and got selected, and that is how I got here.

When did you first realize you wanted to study medicine?

I've wanted to be a doctor since way before I actually knew what it would take to become one, or how much time it would take. From a very young age I looked up to the people that worked in the medical field and since then, I haven't had a doubt about what I wanted to become.

Take us through a typical study day.

I normally wake up around 6:30 AM. Eat breakfast and quickly get ready for 8 AM classes. It goes on until 1 PM. After that, I come home, cook lunch and eat. Around 3 PM, after taking a nap I start studying. I've never followed a strict schedule when I study. It just depends on my mood. So I try to cover as much as I can with breaks in between. I usually go to bed around 11 PM.

What is your favorite subject in medical school? Why?

So far Anatomy. It is the most clinically oriented subject that we study right now, although it can be quite challenging at times.

How do you manage a study schedule during the holidays?

Schedules don't really work for me when it comes to studying. Here in Pakistan, we don't really get a lot of holidays either. Just one big break per academic year; which is the 1 month we get for Summer holidays. It is hard to study during that 1 month, but I try to study for a couple of hours in the morning because we have exams right after summer vacation.

Name your favorite medical text book.

Clinically Oriented Anatomy by Kieth L. Moore, Arthur F. Dalley and Anne M. R. Agur.

Why do you think more and more students keep dropping out of medical school nowadays?

Med school is extremely stressful and tough. I think it would be really hard to keep up, if you are going to med school for any reason other than it being your passion. For instance, if it is something you are doing because your parents want you to. At the end of the day, you have to put in those hours, spend 5-6 years studying.

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

I was fortunate enough to have worked with a lot of doctors before I started with my degree. So I had a good idea about what med school might be like. So I can't think of anything like that in particular but knowing how tough it might be, doesn't make it any easier.

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

People that work in the medical field needs to be appreciated more. Doctors, nurses etc. From recognizing the work they do, to paying them with a salary that justifies the work they do and the time and effort they put it.

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

Before you start med school, make sure that it is what you really want to do for the rest of your life. It gets VERY tiring and stressful but at the end of the day having your goal set is the only thing that makes it easy.

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.