MBBS First Year Survival Guide: How to Ace Anatomy, Physiology & Biochemistry

MBBS First Year Survival Guide (2025 Edition)

1. The 3 Biggest Challenges (& How to Beat Them)

🔹 Challenge 1: Anatomy Overload  

- Problem: Too many structures, too little time.  

- Solution:  

  - Active Learning: Use Anki for spaced repetition.  

  - YouTube Saviors: Watch Dr. Najeeb’s videos for tough topics.  

🔹 Challenge 2: Biochemistry Confusion

- Problem: Pathways feel like a foreign language.  

- Solution:  

  - Pixorize (Visual mnemonics for metabolism).  

  - Focus on high-yield topics: Glycolysis, Krebs cycle, DNA replication.  

🔹 Challenge 3: Physiology Concepts  

- Problem: Theory-heavy and hard to apply.  

- Solution:  

  - Ganong’s Review for clinical correlations.  

  - Draw flowcharts for mechanisms (e.g., cardiac cycle).  

2. Best Books for MBBS First Year 

best books for mbbs

| Subject          | Best Book                                    | Why?                                        |  

| Anatomy       |   Gray’s Anatomy for Students      | Clear diagrams, clinical boxes |  

| Physiology    |   Guyton & Hall                            | Gold standard for concepts      |  

| Biochemistry |   Lippincott Illustrated Reviews   | Simplifies complex pathways  |  

Pro Tip : Read from 1 theory + 1 question book per subject!  

3. Time Management Hacks 

- The 3-Day Rule: Study each subject every 3 days to prevent forgetting.  

- Pomodoro for MBBS: 45-min study + 15-min break (optimized for long hours).  

- Weekly Self-Tests: Use past papers to identify weak areas.   

4. Viva & Practical Tips

- Anatomy Spotting: Practice with Netter’s Flash Cards.  

- Biochemistry Lab: Memorize normal lab values first.  

- Physiology Experiments: Understand why (not just steps).  

5. Free Resources You’ll Love 

- 📚 PDF Notes: NERVOUS SYSTEM NOTES PDF

                        CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM NOTES PDF

- 🎥 YouTube Channels:  

  - Dr. Najeeb (Anatomy/Physiology)  

  - Pixorize (Biochemistry)  

- 📱Apps: Complete Anatomy, Anki, Quizlet BEST APPS LINK

6. How to Avoid Burnout  

- The 5-Minute Rule: When unmotivated, study for just 5 mins (you’ll often continue).  

- Group Study: Teach peers to reinforce learning.  

- Reward System: e.g., "After this chapter, I’ll watch 1 episode!" 

📌 Checklist: "Do This Now to Save Your 1st Year"

1. Download Anki and make cards for tomorrow’s lecture.  

2. Pick 1 book per subject (don’t hoard resources!).  

3. Join an MBBS study group (online or offline).    

Which 1st-year subject is toughest for YOU? Comment below—we’ll share subject-specific guides!