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#MentalHealth 🧠💚 #MedicalSchoolUnmasked: Navigating the Pressure Cooker 🩺🔥 #ForOurNewEntryBatch: Welcome, New PC1s! 🎉 Medical school is a marathon run at a sprint's pace. To build resilience, we must first name the unique challenges we face. You are not…
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#MedicalSchoolUnmasked: Navigating the Pressure Cooker 🩺🔥
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Challenge 2: The Shadow of High-Stakes Exams 😰
The pressure to perform on exams that feel like they determine your entire future is immense.
This isn't just in your head—it's physiological. Research shows that cortisol (a stress hormone) can spike by an average of 15% during high-stakes testing weeks, which is linked to a significant drop in performance.
📈 This anxiety can lead to poor sleep and a cycle of cramming, making concentration even harder. 😴
🛠️ Reframe the Test: Try to see the exam as a "game" or a "challenge" to engage with, rather than a threat to your identity. 🎮 This cognitive shift can help reduce anxiety.
🛠️ Practice Under Pressure: Simulate the exam environment when you study. Taking practice tests under timed conditions builds familiarity and reduces the "unknown" that fuels anxiety. 📝
Do #Exams #Exams #Exams #Exams #Exams ...as part of study! ✅
🛠️ Master Stress-Reduction Techniques: Practice mindful breathing or grounding exercises before and during the exam. This can help calm your nervous system and improve your focus when it counts. 🧘♀️🧘♂️
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🎭 Challenge 3: The Silent Struggle of Imposter Syndrome 🎭
Do you feel like a "fraud" waiting to be exposed, despite your evident success? This is imposter syndrome, and it affects up to 70-80% of people at some point. In the competitive environment of medical school, it's incredibly common. 😟
This often shows up as perfectionism, where anything less than perfect feels like failure. 😩
🛠️ Share Your Feelings (Outside of Medicine): Talk about these feelings with a trusted friend, family member, or mentor outside your immediate academic circle.
They can offer a more balanced, external perspective and help recalibrate your view. 🤗
🛠️ Keep a "Success File": Document positive feedback, awards, and moments you felt proud. When doubt creeps in, this concrete evidence is a powerful reminder that your achievements are real and earned. 📂🏆
🛠️ Redefine Competence: Challenge the idea that you need to know everything. Embrace being a "work in progress" and recognize that medicine is a field of lifelong learning. It's okay not to have all the answers right now. 🌱
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To be continued... 💥 More tips and strategies are coming soon!
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For mental health issues or related concerns, consultation:
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#Part2
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Challenge 2: The Shadow of High-Stakes Exams 😰
The pressure to perform on exams that feel like they determine your entire future is immense.
This isn't just in your head—it's physiological. Research shows that cortisol (a stress hormone) can spike by an average of 15% during high-stakes testing weeks, which is linked to a significant drop in performance.
📈 This anxiety can lead to poor sleep and a cycle of cramming, making concentration even harder. 😴
🛠️ Reframe the Test: Try to see the exam as a "game" or a "challenge" to engage with, rather than a threat to your identity. 🎮 This cognitive shift can help reduce anxiety.
🛠️ Practice Under Pressure: Simulate the exam environment when you study. Taking practice tests under timed conditions builds familiarity and reduces the "unknown" that fuels anxiety. 📝
Do #Exams #Exams #Exams #Exams #Exams ...as part of study! ✅
🛠️ Master Stress-Reduction Techniques: Practice mindful breathing or grounding exercises before and during the exam. This can help calm your nervous system and improve your focus when it counts. 🧘♀️🧘♂️
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🎭 Challenge 3: The Silent Struggle of Imposter Syndrome 🎭
Do you feel like a "fraud" waiting to be exposed, despite your evident success? This is imposter syndrome, and it affects up to 70-80% of people at some point. In the competitive environment of medical school, it's incredibly common. 😟
This often shows up as perfectionism, where anything less than perfect feels like failure. 😩
🛠️ Share Your Feelings (Outside of Medicine): Talk about these feelings with a trusted friend, family member, or mentor outside your immediate academic circle.
They can offer a more balanced, external perspective and help recalibrate your view. 🤗
🛠️ Keep a "Success File": Document positive feedback, awards, and moments you felt proud. When doubt creeps in, this concrete evidence is a powerful reminder that your achievements are real and earned. 📂🏆
🛠️ Redefine Competence: Challenge the idea that you need to know everything. Embrace being a "work in progress" and recognize that medicine is a field of lifelong learning. It's okay not to have all the answers right now. 🌱
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To be continued... 💥 More tips and strategies are coming soon!
Join our SCOME AA Family via : https://t.me/scomeeeeefamilyyy
For mental health issues or related concerns, consultation:
Contact @Ikramiti 🗣️
confidential support is available! 💖
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#SCOME chess tournament
8th round ⭕
This is a fantastic opportunity to sharpen your skills, compete for exciting awards, and connect with fellow chess enthusiasts. Whether you're a seasoned player or just starting out, there’s something for everyone!
Join our group today and take part in the fun and friendly competition. Let’s make this tournament an unforgettable experience together!
Looking forward to seeing you on the board!
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#SCOME chess tournament
8th round ⭕
This is a fantastic opportunity to sharpen your skills, compete for exciting awards, and connect with fellow chess enthusiasts. Whether you're a seasoned player or just starting out, there’s something for everyone!
Join our group today and take part in the fun and friendly competition. Let’s make this tournament an unforgettable experience together!
Looking forward to seeing you on the board!
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#medicalbreakthroughwednesday
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#NobelPrize2025
#immunology
The 2025 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine goes to... 🥁🥁🥁
✨ Mary E. Brunkow (USA) 🇺🇸
✨ Fred Ramsdell (USA) 🇺🇸
✨ Shimon Sakaguchi (Japan) 🇯🇵
for their groundbreaking discoveries concerning peripheral immune tolerance! 🛡️ Specifically, their work identifying regulatory T cells (Tregs) - the key to preventing the immune system from attacking the body's own tissues! 🤯
These Tregs act like the immune system's security guards, keeping it in check and preventing friendly fire! 🔥➡️🚫
IMPACT: This monumental discovery has paved the way for potential new treatments for:
• Autoimmune diseases (like lupus, rheumatoid arthritis) 🎗️
• Improving cancer care 🫁🧠
• Reducing complications from stem cell transplants 🦴
A HUGE win for immunology and a massive step forward for innovative therapies! 🥳👏 #NobelPrize
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#NobelPrize2025
#immunology
The 2025 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine goes to... 🥁🥁🥁
✨ Mary E. Brunkow (USA) 🇺🇸
✨ Fred Ramsdell (USA) 🇺🇸
✨ Shimon Sakaguchi (Japan) 🇯🇵
for their groundbreaking discoveries concerning peripheral immune tolerance! 🛡️ Specifically, their work identifying regulatory T cells (Tregs) - the key to preventing the immune system from attacking the body's own tissues! 🤯
These Tregs act like the immune system's security guards, keeping it in check and preventing friendly fire! 🔥➡️🚫
IMPACT: This monumental discovery has paved the way for potential new treatments for:
• Autoimmune diseases (like lupus, rheumatoid arthritis) 🎗️
• Improving cancer care 🫁🧠
• Reducing complications from stem cell transplants 🦴
A HUGE win for immunology and a massive step forward for innovative therapies! 🥳👏 #NobelPrize
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📢 SCOME AA with Med Quizet Presents:
Exit Exam Orientation
#DemystifyingMedicalSchool
#ExitExamOrientation-Pc2
Worried about the Exit Exam? 🤔 Get the inside scoop from those who've been there! 🎓
What's in it for you? 👇
🔑 Key Insights: Exam structure, expectations, mental prep, & study tips! 🙌
👂 Firsthand Experiences: Learn what to focus on and how to approach the exam with confidence! 🧠
❓ Doubt-Busting Q&A: Clear your concerns and get a real sense of what's ahead! 🗣️
🎉 MedQuizet Reveal: Be the first to see this game-changing tool designed to supercharge your Exit Exam prep! 🤩
📅 Date: Monday, October 13
🕘 Time: 9:00 a.m.
📍 Venue: Sefere Selam Campus
Don’t miss out — this session will help you step into the exam fully prepared and motivated! 💪 Let's ace this together! 💯
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#ExitExamOrientation-Pc2
Worried about the Exit Exam? 🤔 Get the inside scoop from those who've been there! 🎓
What's in it for you? 👇
🔑 Key Insights: Exam structure, expectations, mental prep, & study tips! 🙌
👂 Firsthand Experiences: Learn what to focus on and how to approach the exam with confidence! 🧠
❓ Doubt-Busting Q&A: Clear your concerns and get a real sense of what's ahead! 🗣️
🎉 MedQuizet Reveal: Be the first to see this game-changing tool designed to supercharge your Exit Exam prep! 🤩
📅 Date: Monday, October 13
🕘 Time: 9:00 a.m.
📍 Venue: Sefere Selam Campus
Don’t miss out — this session will help you step into the exam fully prepared and motivated! 💪 Let's ace this together! 💯
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🥁🥁 We are back with another episode!
On the coming Monday, Dr.FSH will take us through the step-by-step approach to Right Upper Quadrant Pain.
Join us for an interactive bed-side style session and learn from the best in the field!
📍Google meet: Link Here
🗓 Monday, October 13
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On the coming Monday, Dr.FSH will take us through the step-by-step approach to Right Upper Quadrant Pain.
Join us for an interactive bed-side style session and learn from the best in the field!
📍Google meet: Link Here
🗓 Monday, October 13
⌚️ 7:30 PM EAT
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#HobbyMates is now here with a thrilling match!!
Here we present our first game
✨✨PC1 Vs PC2 ✨✨
We invite all of you to come and cheer them up. Come support your batch and enjoy the game 🔥
Where: Abebe Bekila Stadium
When: Sunday (Today) @ 8 AM LT
For any questions and comments you can contact :
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#HobbyMates is now here with a thrilling match!!
Here we present our first game
✨✨PC1 Vs PC2 ✨✨
We invite all of you to come and cheer them up. Come support your batch and enjoy the game 🔥
Where: Abebe Bekila Stadium
When: Sunday (Today) @ 8 AM LT
For any questions and comments you can contact :
@Leottoman
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Round 9 — #SCOMEChess: Top 3! ♟️🏆🎉
- 🥇 Drangi — Amazing play! 🔥
- 🥈 MikiDag2 — Brilliant tactics! ♟️✨
- 🥉 Kingko99 — Strong finish! 👑
Huge congratulations to all three — well deserved! 👏👏👏
Can’t wait to see everyone again next week — Sunday. Mark your calendars! 📅🕒
Good game, and keep those moves sharp! ♟️💪
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Round 9 — #SCOMEChess: Top 3! ♟️🏆🎉
- 🥇 Drangi — Amazing play! 🔥
- 🥈 MikiDag2 — Brilliant tactics! ♟️✨
- 🥉 Kingko99 — Strong finish! 👑
Huge congratulations to all three — well deserved! 👏👏👏
Can’t wait to see everyone again next week — Sunday. Mark your calendars! 📅🕒
Good game, and keep those moves sharp! ♟️💪
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1 hour to go ❕❕
Make sure to be on time, you can join 10 mins prior to the start of the session.
See you all there🐼
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See you all there🐼
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Thank you for joining today's session and for your active engagement throughout 🤍.
For those who couldn't be there, here are some of the questions we did. We hope they tickle your brains, and you'll join us on the next one 😁.
For those of you asking for the recordings, we are working on uploading them. Please be patient with us 🙏
See you on the next one!
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For those who couldn't be there, here are some of the questions we did. We hope they tickle your brains, and you'll join us on the next one 😁.
For those of you asking for the recordings, we are working on uploading them. Please be patient with us 🙏
See you on the next one!
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📢 SCOME AA with Med Quizet Presents: Exit Exam Orientation #DemystifyingMedicalSchool #ExitExamOrientation-Pc2 Worried about the Exit Exam? 🤔 Get the inside scoop from those who've been there! 🎓 What's in it for you? 👇 🔑 Key Insights: Exam structure…
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📢 SCOME AA with Med Quizet Presents:
Exit Exam Orientation
#DemystifyingMedicalSchool
#ExitExamOrientation-Pc2
Worried about the Exit Exam? 🤔 Get the inside scoop from those who've been there! 🎓
What's in it for you? 👇
🔑 Key Insights: Exam structure, expectations, mental prep, & study tips! 🙌
👂 Firsthand Experiences: Learn what to focus on and how to approach the exam with confidence! 🧠
❓ Doubt-Busting Q&A: Clear your concerns and get a real sense of what's ahead! 🗣️
🎉 MedQuizet Reveal: Be the first to see this game-changing tool designed to supercharge your Exit Exam prep! 🤩
📅 Date: Wednesday, October 15
🕘 Time: 9:00 a.m.
📍 Venue: Sefere Selam Campus
Don’t miss out — this session will help you step into the exam fully prepared and motivated! 💪 Let's ace this together! 💯
#ExitExamPrep #SCOMEAA #MedQuizet
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Exit Exam Orientation
#DemystifyingMedicalSchool
#ExitExamOrientation-Pc2
Worried about the Exit Exam? 🤔 Get the inside scoop from those who've been there! 🎓
What's in it for you? 👇
🔑 Key Insights: Exam structure, expectations, mental prep, & study tips! 🙌
👂 Firsthand Experiences: Learn what to focus on and how to approach the exam with confidence! 🧠
❓ Doubt-Busting Q&A: Clear your concerns and get a real sense of what's ahead! 🗣️
🎉 MedQuizet Reveal: Be the first to see this game-changing tool designed to supercharge your Exit Exam prep! 🤩
📅 Date: Wednesday, October 15
🕘 Time: 9:00 a.m.
📍 Venue: Sefere Selam Campus
Don’t miss out — this session will help you step into the exam fully prepared and motivated! 💪 Let's ace this together! 💯
#ExitExamPrep #SCOMEAA #MedQuizet
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#Exit #Exam #Orientation
#DemystifyingMedicalSchool
#ExitExamOrientation-Pc2
📅 Date: Wednesday, October 15
🕘 Time: 9:00 a.m.
📍 Venue: Sefere Selam Campus
Don’t miss out — this session will help you step into the exam fully prepared and motivated! 💪 Let's ace this together! 💯
#ExitExamPrep #SCOMEAA #MedQuizet
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#DemystifyingMedicalSchool
#ExitExamOrientation-Pc2
📅 Date: Wednesday, October 15
🕘 Time: 9:00 a.m.
📍 Venue: Sefere Selam Campus
Don’t miss out — this session will help you step into the exam fully prepared and motivated! 💪 Let's ace this together! 💯
#ExitExamPrep #SCOMEAA #MedQuizet
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Virtual library: @SCOME_AA_VLBot
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#Football Tournament: 🔥
PC1 SNATCHES VICTORY IN THRILLING OPENER! 🏆
✨✨ PC2 4 - 6 PC1 ✨✨
WHAT. A. GAME!
The SCOME Hobby Mates Football Tournament kicked off with a BANG as PC1 and PC2 battled it out in an absolute goal-fest! 🤩
💥 PC1 emerged victorious in a nail-biting 6-4 encounter that had everyone on the edge of their seats!
PC1's Goal Gladiators: ⚔️
📍Mersimoy with a DOUBLE! ⚽️⚽️
📍 Ermias ⚽️
📍Bini TWO goals! ⚽️⚽️
📍 Biruk 1
PC2's Fighting Spirit: 💪
📍Mintesinot – A SPECTACULAR HAT-TRICK! ⚽️⚽️⚽️
📍 Lencho: 1 :slotting home a penalty! 🅿️
MAN OF THE MATCH: MINTESINOT (PC2)! 🎉🥳
A HUGE thank you to our fantastic Referee, Abenezer Alis (2015 Pharma Batch)
NEXT UP:
✨✨ New C2 vs. Old C2 ✨✨
Stay tuned for more action, more goals, and more unforgettable moments...⚽️🎉
For any questions and comments, hit up @Girmay_AD7 or @Leottoman! We love hearing from you! 💬
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#Football Tournament: 🔥
PC1 SNATCHES VICTORY IN THRILLING OPENER! 🏆
✨✨ PC2 4 - 6 PC1 ✨✨
WHAT. A. GAME!
The SCOME Hobby Mates Football Tournament kicked off with a BANG as PC1 and PC2 battled it out in an absolute goal-fest! 🤩
💥 PC1 emerged victorious in a nail-biting 6-4 encounter that had everyone on the edge of their seats!
PC1's Goal Gladiators: ⚔️
📍Mersimoy with a DOUBLE! ⚽️⚽️
📍 Ermias ⚽️
📍Bini TWO goals! ⚽️⚽️
📍 Biruk 1
PC2's Fighting Spirit: 💪
📍Mintesinot – A SPECTACULAR HAT-TRICK! ⚽️⚽️⚽️
📍 Lencho: 1 :slotting home a penalty! 🅿️
MAN OF THE MATCH: MINTESINOT (PC2)! 🎉🥳
A HUGE thank you to our fantastic Referee, Abenezer Alis (2015 Pharma Batch)
NEXT UP:
✨✨ New C2 vs. Old C2 ✨✨
Stay tuned for more action, more goals, and more unforgettable moments...⚽️🎉
For any questions and comments, hit up @Girmay_AD7 or @Leottoman! We love hearing from you! 💬
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🎉 Successful Exit Exam Orientation for PC2
– October 14, 2025 🎉
🤓We are excited to share that the Exit Exam Orientation for Pc2 (2015 Batch) on Tuesday - October 14 , 2025 - was a success.
A huge thank you to the following individuals for their time, dedication, and contributions to the orientation:
Immediate Seniors:
✨Yordanos Mebratu
✨Yohannes wondater
✨Fikirte Andarge
❇️And a special shoutout to
📍Beken (Pc2)
📍 Kaleb (Pc2) and
📍 Team MedQuizet
for facilitating the meeting at Sefere Selam Campus 🙏
⛳️ Our gratitude for Team MedQuizet - for their collaboration
💥Next Up: Orientation for New and Old Pc1 regarding pre- clinical years with special honorable guests.
Stay tuned!
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🎉 Successful Exit Exam Orientation for PC2
– October 14, 2025 🎉
🤓We are excited to share that the Exit Exam Orientation for Pc2 (2015 Batch) on Tuesday - October 14 , 2025 - was a success.
A huge thank you to the following individuals for their time, dedication, and contributions to the orientation:
Immediate Seniors:
✨Yordanos Mebratu
✨Yohannes wondater
✨Fikirte Andarge
❇️And a special shoutout to
📍Beken (Pc2)
📍 Kaleb (Pc2) and
📍 Team MedQuizet
for facilitating the meeting at Sefere Selam Campus 🙏
⛳️ Our gratitude for Team MedQuizet - for their collaboration
💥Next Up: Orientation for New and Old Pc1 regarding pre- clinical years with special honorable guests.
Stay tuned!
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