Topping INI SS 2025 in MCh Gynecologic Oncology: Dr. Shagun Kapoor’s Inspiring Journey with Surgtest

Topping INI SS 2025 in MCh Gynecologic Oncology:

Dr. Shagun Kapoor’s Inspiring Journey with Surgtest

Securing All India Rank 1 in INI SS 2025 (AML) for MCh Gynecologic Oncology is an extraordinary achievement. In this exclusive interview, Dr. Shagun Kapoor shares with Dr. Vinayak S. Rengan her preparation journey, passion for gynae-onco, and how Surgtest became a key resource in reaching her dream branch.

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“It Was My Dream Branch” – A Journey Rooted in Passion

Dr. Shagun’s medical journey began at Lady Hardinge Medical College, followed by postgraduation at AIIMS Delhi. During residency, she gravitated naturally toward gynecologic oncology:

“The anatomy fascinated me, and I was lucky to have a mentor who guided me into the field. I realized I couldn’t chase something I wasn’t passionate about.”

For her, the blend of intricate surgeries and holistic oncologic care made gynecologic oncology the perfect fit.

Balancing Senior Residency with Exam Preparation

Even while working full-time as a Senior Resident at AIIMS Delhi, Dr. Shagun managed to carve out 3–4 hours daily for exam prep.

She revised notes during patient transfers.

Solved small sets of MCQs during short breaks.

Maintained consistency even on the busiest days.

Her strong foundation from junior residency and repeated revisions proved crucial when time was limited.

Surgtest: Her Go-To Resource for Gynecologic Oncology

For a relatively new super-specialty like gynae-onco, focused study material is scarce. Dr. Shagun found Surgtest filled this gap with precision:

“Surgtest’s targeted MCQs for gyne oncology were a game-changer. Their test series and topic-wise banks are tailored, unlike generic apps. The explanations are crisp, and I could revise entire topics in one day.”

With Surgtest, she sharpened her core concepts and tackled exam-style questions effectively.

Study Resources & Strategy

Dr. Shagun’s preparation blended standard textbooks, guidelines, and Surgtest’s structured Qbank.

Know the exam: Prepare differently for NEET SS vs. INI SS.

Textbook foundation: Read Berek & Hacker (twice) and Tindall for operative techniques.

Guideline mastery: Revise ESGO and NCCN guidelines 5–6 times for INI SS.

Daily MCQs: Even 10–20 questions daily build depth over time.