When starting PA school, it’s likely been a few years since you studied such a brutal course load. Relearning how to learn can be difficult, but necessary for your sanity and success throughout the program. How did you study during undergrad education? Read directly from the PowerPoints, handwrite notes, type out notes, read the book, […]
Study (Break) Tips
I am a firm believer in the whole ‘study smart, not hard’ thing. If you are tired, bored, or just cannot focus, you really aren’t going to retain very much of what you are studying, and this perpetuates burnout. Sometimes not studying can stress people out even more than studying and not being focused. But […]
Mary Ella’s Top 3 Posts
Have you seen them yet? Check out Mary Ella’s 3 most popular posts on the Merck Manuals Med Student Stories blog: Residency Merger – The Impact on Current Med Students Staying Human in Medical School Study Smart, Not Hard