USMLE tip #1: pick and go
Do you know the material but are having trouble finishing the exam? Are you guessing on a whole bunch of…
Category: Medical Students
Resources for USMLE prep, getting through medical school courses, and navigating the residency match.
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Recommended Reads for Residency
The Devil Wears Scrubs By Freida McFadden Newly minted doctor Jane McGill is in hell. Not literally, of course. But…
An Interview With ‘Devil Wears Scrubs’ Author Dr. Freida McFadden
Dr. Freida McFadden, aka Dr. Fizzy McFizz, blogs over at A Cartoon Guide to Becoming a Doctor. In all her…
Go to class, dammit!
About 30 to 40 percent of medical students skip out on lectures because they think they will be able to…
Focus on the figures
A good textbook uses figures and call-out boxes to discuss the most important material. When you are reviewing, focus on…
Quiz yourself
The day after you study a block of material (and after a good night’s sleep) test yourself on the material…
Teach it
Spend some time after you think you’ve mastered the material block to teach it to a colleague. Find a partner…
Sleep to learn
Many independent studies have now shown that you consolidate your memory during sleep. That means if you don’t sleep well…
Limit your study time
If you set off 12 to 14 hours a day to study, you’re more likely to waste a lot of…
Six habits for effective study
When learning complex material studying more isn’t always the answer. Here are 6 habits that can make your learning more…