NEET PG 2023 Topper Interview - Dr. Prem Tilak, AIR 2

NEET PG 2023 toppers - The National Board of Examinations (NBE) has declared the result of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Postgraduates (NEET-PG) on March 14, 2023. Along with the result, the NEET PG 2023 toppers list was also revealed.

As per the NEET PG toppers list, Dr. Prem Tilak has bagged AIR 2. The NEET PG 2023 topper, Dr. Prem Tilak is a south Indian whose mother is from Kerala and whose father is from Tamil Nadu.

Achieving AIR 2 in NEET PG is a noteworthy achievement for a medical student. Dr. Prem Tilak, the NEET PG topper 2023, has served as an example for many aspiring young doctors around the nation. He discusses his success story and shared the NEET PG preparation tips.He also tells us about his future goals and offers some words of wisdom for aspiring medical professionals. We hope that this interview of NEET PG 2023 AIR 2 Dr. Prem Tilak inspires and motivates you to put in the effort necessary to realise your goals.

Careers360: Congratulations on emerging as a NEET PG 2023 topper! How are you feeling about your results?

Dr. Prem Tilak: To be very honest I did not expect such a good rank. Rank 2 was beyond my wildest dreams.

Careers360: Tell us something about your background.

Dr. Prem Tilak: I am Dr. Prem Tilak. I'm currently pursuing my internship from BJ Medical College and Civil Hospital in Ahmedabad.

Careers360: What or who motivated you to pursue medicine as a career?

Dr. Prem Tilak: One week before NEET PG my grandfather passed away. I would like to dedicate this achievement to him.

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Careers360: Where did you complete your rotatory internship?

Dr. Prem Tilak: BJ Medical College and Civil Hospital

Careers360: How did your family support you in your journey?

Dr. Prem Tilak: My grandfather was the one who always aspired to see me as a doctor and always pursued me to push my limits and achieve the best in whatever field I was pursuing. I'm also the first doctor in my family so it's a really big honor for me.

Careers360: How did you prepare for NEET PG 2023?

Dr. Prem Tilak: I have exclusively used Marrow to prepare for NEET PG exam - everything starting from the Videos, the Notes, the QBank, the Test Series, the pearls and the recent updates. To add to it, I used standard textbooks for my final year examination.

Careers360: How much time did you devote to self-study vs. coaching and how do you manage to do both?

Dr. Prem Tilak: I am not a very organized reader and I had actually no plan till the middle of my internship. I had read all 19 subjects once but there was no set plan that I had to complete this much subjects in 10 days. In my internship I would rely heavily on the QBank and Pearls when I would be free for short periods of time. I used to watch videos on the weekends when I had time.

Careers360: Did you take any mock tests to prepare for NEET PG 2023 preparations?

Dr. Prem Tilak: Yes, I appeared for the Marrow National Mock. I got an All India Rank of 7 there.

Careers360: Did you have any specific exam day strategy?

Dr. Prem Tilak: It is very important to not do too much right before exam day because I have a problem of not able to sleep. I just reviewed the last Marrow GT that I had given and went through my bookmarked questions in the app.

Careers360: What are your hobbies and did you find time to engage in your hobbies throughout your NEET PG 2023 preparations?

Dr. Prem Tilak: I used to watch a series and play cricket or football. I played turf football on weekends - it relaxed my body and mind.