Student Success in Medical School-1판

Chapter 2 – The art of studying in the medical field

Difference between other fields

Challenges

Opportunities

Summary

Chapter 3 – Healthcare literacy

General facts

Understanding and processing basic health information

Hidden barriers

Online reading

Practical strategies

Summary

Chapter 4 – Motivation and mindset

The physiology behind ambition

Intrinsic motivation

Extrinsic motivation

Creating motivation

Overcome laziness

Value creation

Small steps lead to big changes

Summary

Chapter 5 - Goal setting

What are goals

Why goal setting is different in healthcare studies

The power of goals

How to set up goals

Summary

Chapter 6 - Time management

Time management and its importance

Why time management in the medical field is different from other fields

Balancing clinical rotations and your studies

Planning your rotations

Planning your studies

Prioritizing the content

Writing down your study plan

Following your plan

Plan adjustment

Strategize when falling behind

Summary

Chapter 7 - Accelerated learning

What is accelerated learning

Science behind accelerated learning

Learning faster and more efficient

Strategies for faster comprehension

Strategies for greater retention

Strategies for systematic expertize

Summary

Chapter 8 - Lecture time in healthcare programs

Why class time is different for healthcare courses

The value of lecture time for healthcare courses

The art of listening

The art of focusing

The art of writing notes

The art of asking questions

The art of efficiency

The art preparation before lectures

Chapter 9 – Mentors

Why mentorship is important for your studies

How you find a mentor in your field

How to use a mentor

Summary

Chapter 10 – Supervisors and teachers

The role of supervisors in teaching

Learning from the teacher

Summary

Chapter 11 – Classmates

Why teamwork is important in healthcare studies

Optimize your learning with your classmates

Group assignments

Teamwork strategy

Summary

Chapter 12 – Procrastination

Why procrastination is common in this field

The dangerous of procrastination in this field of study

Strategize to avoid procrastination

Summary

Chapter 13 – Memorization

The physiology of memory

Short and long term memory

Memorizing versus understanding

Association

Strategies to improve your memory

Summary

Chapter 14 – Exams

Why exams differ in this field

Exam Preparation

Mental preparation

Tactics before the exam

Tactics during the exam

Tactics after the exam

Exam time management

Summary

Chapter 15– Never give up

The physiology behind giving up

Determination and attitude

Putting your time and studies in perspective

Strategies to never give up

Summary

Chapter 16 – Stress management

The importance of recovery

Diet

Physical activity

Hobbies

Entertainment between studies

Work-life balance in healthcare studies

Summary

Chapter 17 – Study techniques

Study technique 1: Anatomy, embryology, histology and pharmacology courses

Study technique 2: Biochemistry, cell biology, biology courses

Study technique 3: Immunology, physiology courses

Study technique 4: Genetic courses

Study technique 5: Microbiology, pathology courses

Study technique 6: Ethics and behavioral science courses

Study technique 7: Clinical courses

Study technique 8: Reports/assignments

Study technique 9: Essays

Study technique 10: Presentations

Study technique 11: Applied science courses