What is it?

Ok here, we could see on the left corner- a door, then, on the right corner another door. What about the one in the center? Is it another door?? Yes..this is another door, but this door, is kinda different from the two doors, at the side. It is actually a lift. I don't know whether you have seen this before, but, here in Kursk- most of the hospitals have such big lift, and is designed in a very ancient way. Did you see a chair there inside the lift? This chair is prepared for the nurse who is on duty in the lift on that day. This lift can accommodate about 10-11 people, but, the funniest thing is, the nurse allows only 5-6 people for each trip. This rule is applied especially to the students. Anyways, we the students, has very rare chance to take the lift, as they would asked us to use the staircase instead.

An apple a day keeps a future doctor away?

This little apple is given by my patient. I'm now having clinical pharmacology cycle in Sadovaya hospital. My patient was admitted to the hospital on the 25th November 2009 due to heart attack.
He has such diagnosis : IHD, progressive sternocardia, unstable angina, post cardiosclerosis. Infarct in 2005 and 2008, chronic aneurysm of anterior wall of the left ventricle, congestive heart failure, II a stage, III Functional class, repeating cardiac asthma. Hypertension disease III degree, III stage, hypertrophy of the myocardium of the Left ventricle, Risk form, Diabetes Mellitus, IItype, moderate duration, compensatory stage. I thank God that his condition is stabilized.

a note from surgery teacher

Today, as usual, i woke up, washed up, took my breakfast, and the off to class in волокно. I'm having surgery cycle now. We waited for mashrut for some minutes, and then, about 40 minutes time, we reached the лесная болница ( Lesnaya Hospital). Then we put on our lab-coat and went in to the department. I saw a few of my groupmates were actually standing near the corridor, waiting for our teacher. I then hung my winter jacket in the so called changing room and then join my groupmates, waiting for our teacher. Suddenly, one of my groupmates, shouted and everyone is looking at her, while she was reading word by word the notes that our teacher wrote to us, that was pasted on her door. It says, that we are free for today, and come back on Friday, at 930 for class; topic, the colon disease and the anal disease.
Wow, everyone then started to pack their stuffs, get the jackets from the changing room and leave the hospital for hostel. What a day...~~

lesson day.

Today is my second day of medical psychology class. As usual in the morning, gotta drag my self up from my comfy bed and get ready for class. I got to practically ski to the bus stop as it was very slippery outside. I don't know why today the weather is so cold. Waiting for the bus to iskra - the place where the Pscyhiatry Hospital situated was kinda depressing...standing in the cold, waiting for the bus, and seeing people spitting sputum (eventhough with such bad cough, the man was still holding cigarrete and smoke)....ahrghh, i hate that odor.
But i thank God, because at that moment when my mind started to so called complained...God brings back my attention to His Words..."give thanks in all circumstances"
So fine, i just switch my mind towards the notes, that we gotta prepare for class.
And it is so true that, when we stop complaining, things get smoother...the bus came and i'm more resisted towards surroundings irritants.

Today in the class, my teacher brought 3 psycho patients to our classroom, and asked us to test them with attention test. There are 4 of them; (Shutle test, Shutle-Gorbov test, Proof- reader test, and the serial countdown test).
Well, the first patient that we came across is with schizoprenia. We actually saw him before last semester. Overall, his performance towards the test was normal. I don't actually know, whether how accurate is the result, coz, he seems to be so used to the test, he even knew how the test should be conducted.
The second patient was only 18 years old. He is with Schizoprenia accompanied with mental retardation. I hardly hear what he said, coz, he seems to have problem with his articulation. He didn't really like to be tested tho; and kept telling us that he is tired. However, when i asked him other questions, as in his favorite passtime, and about his friends, and so on...he seems enjoy.
The third patient, i should say he is kinda hyper. He talks alot and very responsive. He even asked us whether do we have cigarrette...and even commented, that how he can work with us if we do not have any cigarrete to offer him.
At the end of the day...i was very tired. Being the person who asked the patients (curation) and conducting the test... i just need to pay my fullest attention towards their response and their anwers as well.
Nevertherless, i learnt alot...it is definetly not easy to be a psychologist or psychiatrist. These people needs a lot of patience and dedication to handle such patients.

Thank God for this opportunity to work with these people today. I thank God for His protection!

how lifestyle influence on students' performances in studies

For the past few days, I was very busy completing my OZZ (public health) research work. The research work is on “how lifestyle influence on students’ studies.” Here is the abstract of my writings upon the survey done. Really thank God for His power to complete this task. Praise the Lord.
This study examined the relationship between a healthy lifestyle and students’ performances in studies. A healthy lifestyle was measured by diet, exercise, sleep, alcohol use, and tobacco use. The participants included 300 undergraduate students from Kursk State Medical University, who represented a range of ages, gender and nationality. It was hypothesized that a healthy lifestyle would be positively related to students’ performances in studies. More specifically, that diet and exercise would have a positive relationship to students’ studies, and alcohol and tobacco use would have a negative relationship to students’ studies.
This survey is very important in order to find out factors in a students’ lifestyle that can make them healthy or unhealthy. Basic diet and nutrition aids a student in many different ways. Eating the correct amount of nutrients provided in the food groups is essential for the body’s proper functioning and may affects overall performance, which we would assume that the performance could also include cognitive performance of students. Exercise is another aspect that is important to a students’ health. Exercise activities have been known to boost energy levels, release tension, prevent illnesses, reduce the risk of heart disease, and help a student to manage stress. It is found that students who did not engage in physical activity also had an array of other unhealthy habits, such as poor diet, smoking, and low academic performance. On the contrary, students who engage in physical activity had higher grade point averages and have better relationships with their parents. Exercise not only promotes good physical health but it also aids a student’s psychological health. Excessive alcohol use and use of tobacco products are harmful to one’s body because it can cause illnesses and turn into an addiction. This is very unhealthy, because addictions severely hinder a student’s present and potential capabilities because the body becomes dependent on the substance. Excessive use of alcohol also can cause students to use bad judgment and can also lead to more serious health problems such as cirrhosis of the liver, inflammation of the pancreas, brain and heart damage, and malnutrition. Tobacco use can also cause a variety of serious health problems among students. Smoking may cause lung cancer, stroke, heart disease, infertility, and bronchitis. Finally, the studies also examined how a stressful lifestyle may influence on students’ studies. It is very important for the students to have a balance lifestyle in order for their bodies and minds to function properly.
Thus, if a healthy lifestyle is not achieved, the students will encounter problems not only physically but mentally as well. Ultimately, if student’s health is not up to par then that student will not perform to their potential in their studies.

being surrounded by the garden of God's grace

It has been a while again...
hmm, kinda busy with the tight schedule for the past weeks...had ENT cycle and followed by Therapy. Well, just want to praise the Lord, because of His love, He sustained me. As it is writen in 1st Peter 5:7 - cast all your cares unto Him, for he cares for you.
God is good. In time of difficulties, God will just lift you up. He is faithful, He will never leave you nor forsake you. Along the ENT cycle, i can experienced myself being surrounded by the garden of God's grace. His favor and blessings is indescribable.
Praise the Lord.

phrases to ponder

Today as I open the msn, I saw Adeline’s personal message…”are you sure you want to be a doctor? Are you sure you can be a good doctor?” Well, to me, it’s a powerful one. It is a powerful phrase to ponder, and at the same time, a powerful motivation for us who are doing the course. I feel like adding another phrase, “what is your aim in medical school, and what is the reason, you choose doctor as your profession.”

happy summer break

I’m so happy today. Finally I’ve finish my exam and I’m free~~~

I would like to thank GOD for HIS grace and favor that HE poured unto me. Thank GOD for HIS peace and joy that brought me through the exam.

Also, want to thank my dear and my sis for their support too. Their encouragement be it deeds or words, has been such a great blessing to me.

Less than 2 weeks time, I’ll be at home…home sweet home.

exam, expectation , faith!

This coming week, i'll be very busy preparing for my 4th year final exam. The exam starts on the 11 th June till 21 st of June. Well, basically, i'm having Obstretics, Therapy and Surgery this time. Though there is alot of material to prepare, but, i believe that GOD's grace is sufficient for us, as how He promised us in the Bible. I'm expecting favor and God's grace to go through this one and a half week. I'm thanking GOD for His strength to endure in my life...for GOD is the strength of my heart.
All the best to all my friends who are sitting for exam this coming weeks too.

time flies

Today is my first day of neurology cycle. Well, basically, we are learning about the central nervous system, particularly the brain. Nothing much today as my teacher was quite busy with her patients. So, after demonstrating some of the skills that we have to perform on patients during medical check up, she then let us go.
This cycle going to last for 2 weeks and after that will be my finals. Wow, time really flies.
But, I just want to commit the time unto God’s mighty Hands, for He makes things beautiful in HIS time.

finally, saturday is here.

Thank GOD, finally I ended my ENT cycle. Well, I really want to praise the LORD coz, without HIM, I am nothing. Haven’t been sleeping well, throughout the whole week, coz, there were basically no time for me to do so. so i decided to sleep...to recharge my energy!!

God's faithfulness

Wow! There are 3 more days to go… to end the ENT cycle. Well, although this cycle has kind of been a very stressful cycle, I want to thank GOD for HIS faithfulness on me. He is so faithful, that HE will never leave me nor forsake me. I knew I have to rely on Him alone. Thank GOD for blessing me to meet up with jagdesh, as she has been a very great blessings to me. thank GOD for HIS encouragement through her.

ENT

Today is the first day of ENT cycle. ENT stands for ear nose and throat. So basically, today my teacher explained to us the ways of checking the ear, nose and throat. Wow, each has its own individual style of assessing. So, we practice the skills among my group mates. My group mates divide among themselves into 2 groups. The first group was assigned to be the doctor, while the other, the patients. The doctors have to put on the head lamp around his upper margin of his or her head. Well, it was kind of difficult tho, however, we simply managed, after several of trials. The whole classroom was filled with the atmosphere of laughter.

ENT

Today is the first day of ENT cycle. ENT stands for ear nose and throat. So basically, today my teacher explained to us the ways of checking the ear, nose and throat. Wow, each has its own individual style of assessing. So, we practice the skills among my group mates. My group mates divide among themselves into 2 groups. The first group was assigned to be the doctor, while the other, the patients. The doctors have to put on the head lamp around his upper margin of his or her head. Well, it was kind of difficult tho, however, we simply managed, after several of trials. The whole classroom was filled with the atmosphere of laughter.

disturbed~ encourage~ happy

I’m very happy – finally my ophthalmology cycle has ended. What makes me more rejoice was, GOD is so faithful. I mean, throughout the 1st 3 days of my cycle, I was very disturbed by my group mates except for Pauline and Sien Mei. They just made me so frustrated with this subject. Anyhow, I really thank GOD for my cell group members, as their testimony really encouraged me so much; and remind me so clearly that GOD is good and He will make a way for me whenever there seems no way.
And when my teacher filled in the marks that we got throughout the cycle, I was overjoyed with the marks, and immediately, I knew this was none other than my Heavenly Father. Praise GOD for that!
Then, I had discipleship with my yee ling and Kareen. Guess, what, they spent me lunch at Italian café. I was very glad.
Really thank GOD for this is the day that HE has made. Amen.

not easy, but is certainly possible

I’m now having ophthalmology cycle. Ophthalmology is the branch of medicine which deals with the diseases and surgery of the visual pathways, including the eyes, brain, and areas surrounding the eye, such as the lacrimal system and eyelids.
I find it a little difficult to study this subject the first few days, but I really thank GOD for His blessings and wisdom, that HE helped me so much to learn the subject and also the strength to face the stress atmosphere in the class as well as during the preparation for the lesson in my room. It’s not easy, but it is certainly possible

a break

We’ll have holiday on this coming Thursday- Victory Day !!! Yes! I’m really looking forward for this break, coz, of such hectic cycle this week. We had new pediatrics teacher this week, and she really teaches us a lot. We have to prepare very well for her class, coz, her questions were all very KBKK. ( required a lot of thinking skills.) plus the material was very large for each classes. However, she was really a blessing to our group this week. We indeed learnt a lot. Thank GOD for her.

unexpected exam

Today, all of us the fourth year students of medical faculty were required to sit for path anatomy exam. Path anatomy was one of the third year course subject, and all of us were required to write the exam again. Well, no big deal, coz, it was just for the statistic purpose. Anyways, as I was preparing for that exam, I prayed and asked God to grant me the wisdom and good memory. I asked GOD to help me to have the mind of Christ to do the exam. We'll be sitting for another paper on Path physiology next week. However, thank God, I somehow did it well this time and i'm expecting for God's favor in my Path physio too. praise the Lord!

helpful tool for my individual work

As I wrote earlier, I’m having pediatric cycle these two weeks, the teacher asked us to prepare the individual work, and it must be hand written work. The topic is about Fallot’s tetralogy. So, after class, I came back to my hostel and start to gather information on my topic. I browse through the sources in the internet, and I went to www.emedicine.com and, I found some information that I need for my work. But this page can only be read by the sign- up members. I was so desperate to read what the content of the page is, and so, I registered myself as the Medscape member. Thank GOD that the registration was free. The Medscape provide the largest collection of professional medical information on the Web. Here, we are able to find fast answers to any practice and research questions and keep us up to date on the latest development in the medical area. Besides, it has everything from daily medical news updates and conference schedules to continuing medical education activities.
I find it very useful and I’m happy that I have another helpful tool for my studies.

Check it out for yourself too.

2 ½ weeks of obs...

This week I’m having the obstetrics cycle. This cycle gonna alst for 2 ½ weeks…kinda long. Well, as for today, we were late for class, coz we were not sure, which hospital should we go. Anyways, thank GOD that the teacher was not mad at us, but asked us to prepare well for tomorrow’s topic which is on abnormalities of puerperium.

What is puerperium? It’s the period beginning immediately after the birth of a child and extending for about six weeks. So, for tomorrow’s class, we were asked to prepare about the abnormalities of puerperium, which also can be regard as the puerperal infection; that includes, the endometritis, urinary tract infection, and mastitis.