10 Hilarious Moments Every Medical Student Can Relate To

Life as an MBBS student is far from boring. Between all the stress, late-night study sessions, and clinical postings, there are moments that are so funny (and painfully relatable) that they deserve a special mention. Here are 10 moments that every medical student has experienced at least once!

1. “What Did They Just Say?” Moments in Lectures

You’re sitting in class, diligently taking notes, when suddenly the professor speeds up and starts speaking in another dimension. Everyone around you is nodding, and you’re wondering if they have superpowers—or if you missed the memo on how to decode medical hieroglyphs.

“Should I ask them to repeat or just hope this comes in a YouTube video later?”

2. That Awkward First Time in Dissection Hall

The first day of anatomy lab is unforgettable. There’s excitement… and then there’s the smell. You walk in confidently, but by the time you’re handed a scalpel, you’re second-guessing your life choices. Don’t worry—by the third week, you’ll be eating lunch while discussing cadavers like it’s no big deal.

“Do I look cool holding this scalpel, or am I about to throw up?”

3. Calling the Professor “Ma’am” or “Sir” Outside College

It’s bound to happen. You’re at a café or the grocery store, and you spot your professor. Instinctively, you blurt out “Good morning, sir!”—only to realize it’s 6 p.m. The awkward smile they give you afterward is chef’s kiss.

“Why am I so conditioned to address everyone like they’re marking my attendance?”

4. Group Study Turning Into Gossip Sessions

You start with good intentions: “Let’s cover three chapters tonight.” But two hours in, someone brings up a funny incident from the lecture, and suddenly, you’re laughing over memes instead of mnemonics.

“At least we bonded… right?”

5. Mispronouncing Medical Terms in Viva

Viva exams are a nightmare, especially when you confidently mispronounce words like “pneumothorax” or “duodenum.” The examiner gives you a look that could be titled “Why Are You Like This?”

“I’ll never forgive myself—or Gray’s Anatomy—for this betrayal.”

6. Maggi at Midnight: A Lifesaver

No matter how prepared you are, hunger strikes at the worst times—usually at midnight, right before exams. Enter Maggi, the true hero of every medical student’s life. Is it nutritious? No. Does it feel like a hug in a bowl? Absolutely.

7. Forgetting Instruments During Practicals

There’s always that one practical exam where you forget something essential—like your ID Card or the entire clinical procedure. You try to look confident, hoping the examiner won’t notice, but they always do.

“I swear I knew this yesterday!”

8. Diagnosing Your Own Symptoms

Studying medicine makes you a hypochondriac. Suddenly, every headache is a brain tumor, and every sneeze could be the start of something catastrophic. Instead of calming yourself, you dive deeper into text books and end up diagnosing yourself with five rare diseases. Or DD if u will

“Why do I feel attacked by my own syllabus?”

9. The Never-Ending “Which Branch Will You Take?” Question

The moment you tell someone you’re in MBBS, they inevitably ask, “So, what specialization are you planning to take?” You’re only in your second year, still figuring out pharmacology, but apparently, you’re expected to have your entire career mapped out.

“I’m just trying to pass my exams, Aunty. Can we not?”

10. Celebrating After Exams Like You Passed Everything

The moment exams are over, it doesn’t matter how well you did—you’re just thrilled it’s over. You head to the canteen, binge on junk food, and plan an elaborate celebration… even though the results haven’t been announced yet.

“Who cares about the result? I survived"

Being a medical student is tough, but these little moments of chaos, laughter, and camaraderie make it all worthwhile. Years from now, when you look back, these will be the stories you cherish the most. Until then, keep laughing, learning, and eating Maggi at midnight—it’s part of the experience