FMG Radar - Dr. Yashasvi Pradeepkumar Jadav
Name: Dr. Yashasvi Pradeepkumar Jadav
Birthplace: Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Academic Qualification: MBBS, Stavropol State Medical University, Stavropol, Russia (Admission Year-2018)
Languages you speak/write: English, Hindi, Gujarati, Russian.
What do you do?
I am waiting to start my internship at Smt. N.H.L. Municipal Medical College, Ahmedabad.
What’s the best part of your profession? What made you choose this profession?
The ability to save precious lives.
When and why did you decide to pursue MBBS abroad?
After giving NEET UG, I decided to pursue MBBS abroad.
Which country did you choose for pursuing medical education?
Russia
College name and address
Stavropol State Medical University, Russia.
How did you get to know about the country and college?
Through Consultancy firms.
How one can get admission to your college?
You can contact consulting companies for getting admission in my university.
How's the hostel life in your college?
I enjoyed my hostel life the best.
How was the mess food? Is Indian cuisine available regularly, or is it something you get on an occasional basis?
The students are the ones who put in the effort and manage the mess there.
How did you structure your FMGE preparation, and what study materials or resources helped you the most?
I made sure to work hard on my concepts and practiced as many MCQs as I could. My primary source was Marrow.
Did you follow a specific timetable or strategy while preparing for FMGE?
I made my own timetable according to the subjects that I felt were important for scoring well in the examination.
How did you manage stress and stay motivated during your FMGE preparation?
I used to talk to my friends and family. I enjoyed everything, including watching TV or going out with my family.
What were the biggest challenges you faced while preparing for the FMGE?
The biggest challenge was to stay motivated and remain stress-free during my preparation journey.
How did you handle the vast syllabus and manage revision effectively?
The main thing that helped me the most was starting preparation early and revising as many times as possible without underestimating its importance for the exam.
Did you attend any coaching classes or rely on self-study for FMGE? How did that impact your preparation?
Self-study helped me the most, as I knew I wouldn't be able to revise after attending long hours of offline coaching lectures and being in a competitive environment.
Were there any subjects or topics that you found particularly difficult, and how did you overcome?
PSM was one of the difficult subjects, but I dug deep into the basics to understand it. That helped me overcome the fear of the subject. The only way to overcome a difficult subject is to revise it multiple times and understand its basics.
What role did mock tests and previous year's question papers play in your preparation?
PYQs and mock tests are key to exam prep, helping you understand the pattern, identify important topics, and boost confidence. They assess knowledge, improve time management, and increase chances of success.
Can you walk us through your exam day experience? How did you feel before, during, and after the exam?
I was very anxious before the examination and couldn’t sleep the night before. During the exam, I was so nervous that I almost blacked out and thought I wouldn’t be able to continue with the second half. But with God's grace, I managed to handle the pressure and secured the highest score so far.
How did you feel after seeing your FMGE result? What was your reaction?
It was something I could not explain in words. It was my dream come true.
What was your FMGE score?
257/300
How did you approach the internship process in India after qualifying for FMGE?
Still processing the internships formalities.
What advice would you give to FMGE aspirants to increase their chances of success?
Start early and work on concepts rather than memorizing for the exam.
Finally, a Quote you relate to.
Believe you can and You are halfway there. 💪
