Learning in medical school when staying with the material was difficult. Inna Husain, laryngologist and assistant director of the residency program for simulation education at Rush University Medical Center. She recommends developing diligent study habits and daily study practice as early as possible.
Here are five key strategies to can implement in your medical learning
1. REVIEW MATERIAL REGULARLY
The need to study regularly is one piece of advice just about every doctor recommends while learning in medical school. Dr. Inna Husain, laryngologist and assistant residency program director for simulation education at Rush University Medical Center. She recommends developing diligent study habits and a daily study practice as soon as possible.
2. WRITE IT ON
While reading all of the text assigned is important, you probably shouldn’t expect to be able to remember everything. Writing it down was essential.
3. TEST YOURSELF
Regular testing is essential in preparing for Step 1 of the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE), sometimes referred to as The Boards. You can assess yourself with your own notes or as part of a group, but you should also consider questionnaires.Husain says question banks help him get used to the USMLE format. Keep in mind that there are multiple ways to rate yourself using the same list of questions.
4. LOCATION MNEMONICS LOCATION
Elementary school students rely on the mnemonic acronym “Roy G. Biv” to remember the order of colors in a rainbow, and the same strategy can work just as well in school. In fact, some medical residency programs use a mnemonic approach to help students retain important knowledge.
5.Consider ESTABLISHING A STUDY GROUP
While working through material with others won’t work for everyone, study groups are an excellent option for those who learn well with peers. Dr. Husain says study groups can be especially helpful in reviewing scenarios and answering practice test questions, and would ease your stress on the learning in medical school.
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