How is AIIMS Bathinda compared to the other GMCs of Punjab?
AIIMS Bathinda and other GMCs in Punjab such as GGS Faridkot and GMC Patiala are both good medical colleges. The key difference between AIIMS Bathinda and GMCs is the teaching approach and culture.
- Batch Size: In all the AIIMS, the intake capacity for UG and PG courses is very limited. Hence, attention will be given to all the individuals both in theory and practice. This aids professors in assessing the weaknesses and strengths of each student carefully and motivates them to become their better selves. Whereas, GMCs have a comparatively bigger batch size and it is difficult for students to get individual attention.
- Academics: AIIMS Bathinda has excellent resources and encourages students to participate in research from 1st year of MBBS. It ensures students are provided with the best faculty and resources to actively participate in research activities.
AIIMS Bathinda also offers admission to PG courses twice a year, unlike GMCs. It is advantageous for students to appear for either the January Session or July Session without any pressure. AIIMS Bathinda has a good student-to-cadaver ratio compared to any GMCs.
- Culture: AIIMS Bathinda have passionate and dedicated professors helping students at every step of their academic career. Be it in class or in laboratories. Faculty are so friendly and approachable and they ensure students have set career goals and help them in placements as well.
Students can make connections at AIIMS Bathinda with seniors, faculty and alumni. This ecosystem helps students in showcasing their achievements or in their career path as well.
In conclusion, GMCs are also good options for students. However, AIIMS is a brand that stands out from other medical colleges as they are institutes of National Importance and are funded by the government. Although academics at AIIMS Bathinda are highly competitive due to limited seats. Students will have wonderful opportunities and exposure once they are selected.
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Having friends in both colleges, I think I am the right person to answer this question.
- Culture: There is a stark contrast between the cultures of both institutes. In any AIIMS, students are given individual attention by professors who are very passionate and dedicated. You cannot find this level of dedication in any other college.
- Batch size: The batch size directly affects the institute's delivery of education. The huge batch size of GMC Patiala makes it difficult for the students to get individual attention and the ones who are not motivated enough might go astray. The practical experience is also not good considering so many students per cadavers. AIIMS Bhatinda has a much smaller batch size and ensures individual attention to every student. The professors know the weaknesses of each student and every student is given equal opportunity during dissection.
- Research: The research culture at AIIMS Bathinda is excellent and it cannot be compared to GMC. While many ignore the research aspect, it’s important to note that research is an important part of your career, especially for USMLE, PLAB, and many of the job interviews. AIIMS professors promote research and also have ties with foreign universities.
- Seniors: AIIMS has a beautiful harmony between seniors and juniors and the seniors are more than willing to teach skills that they have learned to their juniors.
My answer does not mean to demean GMCs but rather highlight the unique approach AIIMS has in various aspects that set it apart from other medical colleges. Moreover, they are institutes of national importance funded by the government and they are a notch higher than other AIIMS.
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