When I finished basic sciences and started to prepare for studying on my own, I thought I had it together and thought I knew what I was doing. I had a set plan of what I wanted to accomplish each day, and how I wanted to do it. Fast forward to 8 months later, and […]
8-10 Hour Study Days-Guide to Staying Focused
Many of my days lately have been full of studying–for boards, classes, and my public health classes. At times I wake up before the sun comes up and go to bed without noticing what day or time it is–I call it medical student amnesia. How do I stay focused? I set a schedule for myself […]
How to Choose the Right Resources
Studying in medical school is incredibly overwhelming. There are hundreds of different resources you can use, all presenting the material in their own way. My first semester of school, I remember asking all the upperclassmen what their favorite resources and methods of studying were, and I got different responses each time. I was that student […]
