University
Kharkiv National Medical University

Current Year
Second

Medical Specialty Interested in
Psychiatry and Pediatrics

Most Inspiring Person
My Mother

Single Quality that defines a great Doctor
Ethics 

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

I started my Secondary education in Aminiya School, and I chose science stream because my ambition was to become a doctor. After the O'levels, I joined CHSE to do my A'levels. A'levels weren't the best days of my life which made me a little bit demotivated for studies. But my parents were there to encourage me and not to give up. They told me that even when things get hard you should pick yourself up and move forward and try again. 

After CHSE, I joined ADK hospital as a clinical assistant for 3 months. At that time I started looking for Medical universities to apply to. I had a family friend who was studying in Kharkiv National Medical University, hence, I decided to discuss the options with her and I ended up applying to this university.

When did you first realize you wanted to study medicine?

My father used to work in the health sector, which initially started my interest in Medicine. Whenever anyone got sick in the family, he becomes the doctor and tells us what to do, and seeing him like this made my interest grow. 

Take us through a typical study day.

On most days I wake up at 05:00 am and I get ready for the day. I go to university at 09:00 am in time for my classes. I leave the university at different times, as I have different classes at different days. Some days I might finish at 05:00 pm and some days I might finish at 01:00 pm. 

After classes I come home and unwind for 2-3 hours. And then I start studying for the next day. I study for 4-5 hours depending on what I have to study for the next day. I go to bed around 12:00 am, but sometimes I stay up the whole night if I have an exam. 

What is your favorite subject in medical school? Why?

Histology, because we get to study about cells and tissues and also we can observe pathogens which contributes to diseases.

How do you manage a study schedule during the holidays?

I don't have a specific time to study, but each day I try to spend 5-6 hours studying.

Name your favorite medical text book.

Davidson's Principles and Practice of Medicine by Stuart H. Ralston, Ian D. Penman, Mark W. J. Strachan, Richard P. Hobson.

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

Because they cannot cope with the stress which comes along with long studying hours and longer research time. 

Financial and family issues is also one of the leading factors for dropping out of Medical school.

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

I wish I knew I have to depend on myself a lot. You are not spoon-fed in classrooms, you have to do your own research and get your own studying materials. 

Also, I wish I knew how hard it is to live away from family. Since I have never been away from my parents my whole life this has been the hardest one for me. All my life I have been depending on my parents and after starting Medical school I had to do most of the things by myself. In the end I did actually learn a lot; to be more independent and to comfort myself whenever I have a breakdown or when I am stressed. 

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

The mindset of the people has to change as they think students studying Medicine from some countries are not capable and some countries are favored more, but it does not matter from which country you study. It depends on the individual person and their merits. 

In my opinion the atolls have always been neglected when it comes to health care. Better health facilities and awareness programs should be held in the islands, and more hospitals should be established in the atolls with different specialists distinctively the doctors, nurses and other health staff who are most equipped in emergent care. Emergency health care should be provided throughout Maldives as it is such a burden to travel to the capital in most of the emergencies. 

We should ensure higher quality of health care comparing to our neighboring countries so that the patients prefer Maldivian health care than travelling abroad for medical treatments. 

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

Study Medicine because it is your ambition, not because you want to please others by becoming a doctor, as it is one of the hardest profession. A quote to live by, "If you do what you love, you will never work a day in your life."

Never give up on anything you love, try hard and have patience, in the end everything is going to workout. 

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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