Event Overview
StatusCompleted Event
CategoryWebinar
Date & ScheduleOct 18, 2026
Time08:30 PM
Host VenueZoom Live
Registration FeeFree
Organised ByDMC Internal Medicine Interest Group (DMC IMIG)
Guest Speaker
Dr. Rifah Rawnak Azad (Medical Officer, Department of Pharmacology & Therapeutics, Dhaka Medical College | MBBS, BCS (Health), MPhil (Pharmacology))
Session Moderator
Tanveer Al Razi Khan (K-79, Dhaka Medical College · Senior Student Leader, DMC IMIG)
Eligibility Criteria
Medical CollegeAll Medical Colleges
Year / Academic Level3rd & 4th Year MBBS / 2nd Prof Examinees
SessionAll Eligible Sessions
BatchAll Batches
Pharmacology Tips & Tricks for the Second Professional MBBS Examination
The DMC Internal Medicine Interest Group (DMC IMIG), with the support of the Bangladesh Society of Medicine, is pleased to announce an academic session designed to support Second Professional MBBS students in their preparation for the Pharmacology examination.
The session will focus on examination-oriented guidance, effective preparation strategies, and practical tips to help students prepare for their Second Professional MBBS Pharmacology examination.
Further details and updates will be available on the DMC IMIG website: dmcimig.org
Zoom Meeting Access DetailsLive Broadcast
- Platform: Zoom Cloud Meetings
- Topic: Pharmacology Tips & Tricks for Second Professional MBBS Examination
- Date & Time: Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 08:30 PM BST (Dhaka Time)
- Direct Zoom Link: Join Zoom Meeting
- Join & Take Notes: Join and Take Notes on Zoom
- Meeting Chat: Open Zoom Meeting Chat
- Meeting ID:
271 784 5600 - Passcode:
DMC-IMIG - Simulcast: Live on DMC IMIG Facebook & YouTube channels
- Fee: Completely Free for all medical students (No prior registration required)
Have a Question? Submit in AdvanceInteractive Q&A
Have specific questions about drug classifications, adverse effects, rational prescription writing, or tricky viva topics? Submit them in advance to be answered directly by the speaker during the live broadcast:
- Dedicated Q&A Session: Submit Questions for Pharmacology Tips & Tricks
- 💡 Pro-Tip: Upvote questions submitted by fellow students to highlight the most challenging topics for our speaker to discuss in depth!
Distinguished Guest SpeakerGuest Speaker
Dr. Rifah Rawnak Azad
- Medical Officer, Department of Pharmacology & Therapeutics, Dhaka Medical College
- MBBS, BCS (Health)
- MPhil (Pharmacology)
- An experienced academic educator and pharmacologist with specialized expertise in rational therapeutics, clinical drug evaluation, and guiding undergraduate medical students through the rigors of the Second Professional examination.
Session ModeratorModerator
Tanveer Al Razi Khan
- K-79, Dhaka Medical College
- Senior Student Leader, DMC IMIG
What This Session Will Cover
1. Written Examination Strategy & High-Scoring Techniques
Mastering structure, presentation, and time management across Paper I and Paper II:
- Structured Answer Formats: How to organize pharmacology answers (Definition, Classification, Mechanism of Action, Pharmacokinetics, Clinical Uses, and Adverse Effects).
- Classification Mastery: Proven memory aids, mnemonics, and grouping techniques for memorizing voluminous drug classes without getting confused.
- Mechanism of Action (MOA) Schematics: Drawing high-yield receptor pathways, intracellular cascades, and enzyme inhibition diagrams to secure full marks in descriptive questions.
2. Autonomic Nervous System & Cardiovascular Pharmacology
Deconstructing core systems that appear in almost every written paper and viva board:
- Autonomic Pharmacology: Cholinergic agonists/antagonists, organophosphate poisoning management, adrenergic receptors, sympathomimetics, and beta-blockers in clinical practice.
- Cardiovascular Therapeutics: Antihypertensive algorithms, antianginal drug selection, heart failure management (ACEi/ARBs, ARNIs, beta-blockers, SGLT2i, diuretics), and antiarrhythmic classifications.
- Diuretics & Renin-Angiotensin Axis: Site of action, electrolyte handling, and emergency management of hypertensive crises.
3. Antimicrobial Chemotherapy & Resistance Mechanisms
Conquering the most critical and heavily tested module in modern pharmacology:
- Cell Wall & Protein Synthesis Inhibitors: Beta-lactams (penicillins, cephalosporins, carbapenems), macrolides, aminoglycosides, tetracyclines, and fluoroquinolones.
- Antimicrobial Stewardship: Bactericidal vs. bacteriostatic combinations, post-antibiotic effect, and strategies to prevent drug resistance.
- Antitubercular & Antimalarial Regimens: First-line DOTS regimens, common adverse reactions (hepatotoxicity, optic neuritis, hyperuricemia), and treatment protocols for vivax vs. falciparum malaria.
4. CNS Pharmacology, Endocrinology & Autacoids
Navigating neuropharmacology and systemic drugs with ease:
- Central Nervous System: Antiepileptics (mechanisms, teratogenicity, status epilepticus management), sedative-hypnotics, antidepressants, and general vs. local anesthetics.
- Endocrine Pharmacology: Insulin formulations, oral hypoglycemic agents, thyroid/antithyroid drugs, and corticosteroid regimens with tapering schedules.
- NSAIDs & Autacoids: COX-1 vs. COX-2 selectivity, analgesic ladder, peptic ulcer risks, and antihistaminic classifications.
5. Practical, Prescription Writing & Viva Voce Demystified
Excelling in OSPE stations, practical journals, rational prescriptions, and viva boards:
- Rational Prescription Writing: Proper format, generic naming, dose calculation, frequency, duration, and patient instructions for common ailments (pneumonia, UTI, acute gastroenteritis, hypertension).
- OSPE Station Navigation: Identifying drug specimens, analyzing dose charts, spotting drug interactions, and interpreting adverse reaction scenarios in 2 minutes.
- Viva Voce Traps & Tips: Navigating examiner favorites, therapeutic index calculations, loading vs. maintenance dose concepts, and how to maintain composure when answering challenging clinical scenarios.
Event Logistics & SummarySchedule
- 📅 Date: 18 October 2026 (Sunday)
- ⏰ Time: 08:30 PM BST
- 📍 Platform: Zoom Cloud Meetings (Interactive Q&A Session)
- 📺 Broadcast: Live Simulcast on DMC IMIG Facebook & YouTube
- 👥 Audience: Medical students of all medical colleges, 2nd Prof examinees.
- 💵 Admission: Completely Free (No registration required - Direct Join via Zoom).
Organizers & Academic Partners
| Role | Organization | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Organized by | DMC Internal Medicine Interest Group (DMC IMIG) | |
| Supported by | Bangladesh Society of Medicine (BSM) |
Organizing Entities
Event Highlights, Lecture Slides & Photo Archive
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- Event Milestone Report: Read Official Webinar Concludes Report
- Photo Archive: Browse Dedicated Gallery Album
Tags:#Pharmacology#2nd Professional Examination#MBBS#Medical Education#Exam Preparation#Autonomic Pharmacology#Antimicrobials#Chemotherapy#Cardiovascular Drugs#CNS Pharmacology#Prescription Writing#Adverse Drug Reactions#OSPE#Viva Voce#DMC IMIG#ACP#BSM
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