In the last week before the INICET, focusing on high-yield, often-tested topics can maximize your efficiency. Here’s a prioritized list to help with revision of must do 12 subjects that can be revised in last few days before the exam.

1. Anatomy

• Head and Neck: Cranial nerves (especially VII, IX, X), triangles of the neck, pharyngeal arches, eye muscles including palsy of nerves.
• Neuroanatomy: Spinal tracts, brainstem nuclei, cerebellar pathways, stroke syndromes like Foville syndrome vs Millard Gubler syndrome, Medial medullary syndrome vs Lateral medullary syndrome
• Thorax: Mediastinum, heart anatomy (chambers, valves), lung segments
• Abdomen and Pelvis: Blood supply, nerve supply, lymphatics, major muscles
• Embryology: Common congenital anomalies and their developmental basis

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2. Physiology

• Cardiovascular:  Cardiac cycle including JVP and heart sound correlation, ECG basics, hemodynamics.
• Respiratory: Mechanics of breathing, oxygen and CO₂ transport
• Renal: Glomerular filtration, acid-base balance.
• Endocrinology: Pituitary, thyroid, adrenal hormones, and their regulation.
• Neurophysiology: Nerve conduction, reflexes, sensory pathways.

3. Biochemistry

• Metabolic Pathways: Glycolysis, TCA cycle, urea cycle, and key regulatory enzymes.
• Molecular Biology: DNA/RNA structure, replication, transcription, translation.
• Vitamins and Minerals: Deficiency symptoms and biochemical roles.
• Genetics: Inheritance patterns, common genetic disorders, molecular techniques.

4. Pharmacology

• Antimicrobials: Mechanisms of action, major side effects, common resistances.
• Cardiovascular Drugs: Anti-hypertensives, anti-arrhythmics, and common side effects.
• Central Nervous System: Antipsychotics, antidepressants, and antiepileptics.
• Endocrine Pharmacology: Insulin, oral hypoglycemics, and thyroid medications.
• Autonomic Nervous System: Sympathomimetics, parasympatholytics, cholinergics.

     5.Pathology

• Cell Injury and Adaptation: Apoptosis, necrosis, cellular responses.
• Inflammation and Repair: Acute and chronic inflammation, wound healing.
• Neoplasia: Tumor classification, hallmarks of cancer, oncogenes.
• Systemic Pathology: Important diseases of each system with key features.
• Hematology: Anemias, leukemias, clotting disorders.

6. Microbiology

• Bacteriology: Gram-positive vs. Gram-negative, important bacteria (e.g., Staph, Strep, E. coli).
• Virology: DNA vs. RNA viruses, diseases caused by common viruses.
• Parasitology: Malaria, helminths, protozoa.
• Immunology: Hypersensitivity reactions, autoimmune diseases, vaccines.

7. Forensic Medicine

• Injuries and Wounds: Types of wounds, legal aspects.
• Poisons: Common poisons, antidotes, clinical features.
• Medical Jurisprudence: Consent, negligence, legal responsibilities of doctors.

8. Community Medicine

• Epidemiology: Study designs, measures of association.
• Biostatistics: Mean, median, mode, sensitivity, specificity.
• National Health Programs: Focus on major programs like RNTCP, NACP, immunization.
• Preventive Medicine: Screening, vaccination schedules, levels of prevention.

9. Medicine

• Cardiology: Heart failure, arrhythmias, valvular diseases.
• Pulmonology: COPD, asthma, tuberculosis.
• Neurology: Stroke, epilepsy, movement disorders.
• Endocrinology: Diabetes mellitus, thyroid disorders.
• Gastroenterology: Liver diseases, pancreatitis, malabsorption.

10. Surgery

• Trauma: ATLS protocol, management of head injury, abdominal trauma.
• Abdomen: Hernias, appendicitis, intestinal obstructions.
• Thyroid and Breast: Common conditions like goiter, breast lumps.
• Vascular Surgery: Peripheral arterial disease, DVT.
• Orthopedics: Fracture types, bone healing, common pediatric conditions.

11. Obstetrics and Gynecology

• Obstetrics: Normal labor, PPH, hypertensive disorders, antenatal care.
• Gynecology: Menstrual disorders, PCOS, fibroids.
• Reproductive Endocrinology: Infertility, contraception, menopause.
• Oncology: Cervical, breast, and ovarian cancers.

12. Pediatrics

• Growth and Development: Milestones, growth charts.
• Neonatology: Newborn care, jaundice, respiratory distress.
• Infectious Diseases: Common pediatric infections, vaccine-preventable diseases.
• Nutrition: Breastfeeding, malnutrition.

Staying calm and avoiding burnout is crucial. Take breaks, focus on weaknesses if any, and keep confidence high. Good luck!