1) Do not teach Orthodontics to the patient:
Seriously it'll put you in hot water. They'll know when the midline is off, they'll know when the wire was to be changed. In short, they'll make your life miserable. Your worst fear will come true when they will point out that canine is not one. Yes! it has happened, buddy! But sometimes it can be the opposite case. Some co-operative patients do tend to listen actually. But they are "atay mein namak k barabar" dude.
2) Keep nicknames a secret!
Nicknames are mandatory. How can you even survive those torturous four years without keeping secret names of Everyone! But but but....my friend.... look out for the black sheep in the family (cum hospital). Keep those names sacred to your own heart. Keep them well- guarded. This treat is not for everyone to cherish. Some makhan marka attention seeker may reveal these to the victims actually. And then you know the consequences..... :-p
3) Do not miss any opportunity for hangouts or vacations:
Primarily, because you are human. Fall ill if you need to. But, go to the Roman holidays like those dare devils. Your residency will finish but the opportunity might not come back.
4) Under-estimating the power of Duas:
Do not look for a counselor or a healer you know yourself better than anyone else. But what you need to cling to is the dua s be it parents, a needy person, a friend in distress or a sad sibling. Just do not miss any sort of opportunity of helping others and gain some positive aura of your own. The road-side professional beggars do not count peeps!
5) Don't forget about exams!!!
Many of us, while struggling through our daily tasks, lose focus for the upcoming exam. Do not, I repeat, DO NOT forget that you have an intermediate exam (I.M.M) after two years and a barra haathi i.e. F.C.P.S II in the end. You have to study bit by bit every day or at least 3-4 days a week. Keep looking at the books and familiarize yourself with their names, chapters, and charts. In this way, my friend, you won't panic in the end, the darkness won't engulf you near the big day. Things will come to your mind out of no-where and you will be well prepared for your upcoming exam.
