POTS effect

Recently 2 posts about Ukrainian and Russian medical graduates by POTS generated alot of responses from his readers, and became a hot topic among the students studying in Russian Medical Schools, as well as doctors in Malaysia. And today Palmdoc posted the same thing on MMR.
By talking to few friends, some responded with anger and curses ( like 'Anonymous' who commented in POTS's post). Some were saddened, couldn't accept the fact. Well, there are students who accepted the criticisim. At this point, while scolding and cursing at POTS, don't the students think it's time to think on what can they do, and what should they do to improve themselves? Only by accepting criticism and willing to learn , then only we can improve. Afterall, i believe POTS just voiced out his experience and opinions. Just wanna end this post with few words by a senior who graduated last year:
- 'Be humble and willing to learn' - by Dr. E.N

p/s: Before you guys bombard me, just wanna clarify that i am not related to POTS + i am also a Russian medical student,and have no intention to degrade anyone.

Happy Naw Ruz

Happy Naw Ruz to all Baha'is who will be celebrating Naw Ruz (Baha'i New Year) after fasting for 19 days ,which lasts from 2nd March to 21st March every year. Hereby i would like to share a Baha'i prayer on this special occasion.

Praised be Thou, O my God, that Thou hast ordained Naw-Rúz as a festival unto those who have observed the fast for love of Thee and abstained from all that is abhorrent unto thee. Grant, O my Lord, that the fire of Thy love and the heat produced by the fast enjoined by Thee may inflame them in Thy Cause, and make them to be occupied with Thy praise and with remembrance of Thee.

Since thou hast adorned them, O my Lord, with the ornament of the fast prescribed by Thee, do Thou adorn them also with the ornament of Thine acceptance, through Thy grace and bountiful favor. For the doings of men are all dependent upon Thy good-pleasure, and are conditioned by Thy behest. Shouldst Thou regard him who hath broken the fast as one who hath observed it, such a man would be reckoned among them who from eternity had been keeping the fast. And shouldst Thou decree that he who hath observed the fast hath broken it, that person would be numbered with such as have caused the Robe of Thy Revelation to be stained with dust, and been far removed from the crystal waters of this living Fountain.

Thou art He through Whom the ensign "Praise-worthy art Thou in Thy works" hath been lifted up, and the standard "Obeyed art Thou in thy behest" hath been unfurled. Make known this Thy station, O my God, unto Thy servants, that they may be made aware that the excellence of all things is dependent upon Thy bidding and Thy word, and the virtue of every act is conditioned by Thy leave and the good pleasure of Thy will, and may recognize that the reins of men's doings are within the grasp of Thine acceptance and Thy commandment. Make this known unto them, that nothing whatsoever may shut them out from Thy Beauty, in these days whereon the Christ exclaimeth: "All dominion is Thine, O Thou the Begetter of the Spirit (Jesus)"; and Thy Friend (Muhammad) crieth out: "Glory be to Thee, O Thou the Best-Beloved, for that thou hast uncovered thy Beauty, and written down for Thy chosen ones what will cause them to attain unto the seat of the revelation of Thy Most Great Name, through which all the peoples have lamented excepted such as have detached themselves from all else except Thee, and set themselves towards Him Who is the Revealer of Thyself and the Manifestation of Thine attributes."

He Who is Thy Branch and all Thy company, O my Lord, have broken this day their fast, after haviang observed it within the precincts of Thy court, and in their eagerness to please Thee. Do Thou ordain for Him, and for them, and for all such as have entered Thy presence in those days all the good Thou didst destine in Thy Book. Supply them, then, with that which will profit them, in both this life and in the life beyond.

Thou, in truth, art the the All-Knowing, the All-Wise.

-- Bahá'u'lláh

18th edition = 17th edition? At least for Dr.M

We met Dr. M, our gynae teacher on Mon. During the class, she saw my ' gynecology by 10 teachers 18th edition' textbook and wanted to borrow it to make photocopy and would return to me on Sat. Without hesitation, i said ok. Guess what. Today she came in , bringing an older edition(17th edition) and started showing and telling me both books are the same actually, just that the publisher wanted to make money by changing some words and colour and then republished the book as newer edition.And she wanted to exchange for a newer edtion with an older edition. What the heck! Just for your info, 17th edition and 18th edition of that book were printed in year 2000 and 2008 respectively. Though i never compared both books before, i personally feel there should be changes, e.g the way of managing and treating a particular disorder. And she kept on insisting that such small changes aren't needed by students, only needed by teachers. And she kept on asking whose book is that,as i previously told her that book belongs to my friend. And she demanded me to tell her who's that.Haih..Seems that i have to create a good story to /not to exchange the book. You will never know what will happen if you don't. Anyway, an advice to all students, don't bring your English Gynae textbook to class in case you have Dr.M as your teacher!

The end of journey in Manipal

From today onwards, her journey in Manipal, India ended. And it shall continue in Malaysia...All the best to her in remaining 2.5 years in MMMC, Malacca !