Your first year in med school is possibly the toughest. Everything is new, the competition is fierce, and you have a ton of knowledge to absorb. But don’t panic. Thousands have done this before you, and with the right tools and a few tricks you can set yourself up for success. Get the books that work for you, give flashcards a try and before you know it you have moved from theory to practice.
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Study Skill #1: Interleaving
This new release gives an overview of interleaving: the idea of mixing, or interleaving, and practicing several related skills together. Mixing up the topics when learning may seem harder, as it can take a bit longer to learn the material, however, the added effort of mixing can generate better and longer-lasting results.
Study Skill #2: Elaboration
This strategy is a little bit more subtle and is something you can think about when trying to take in new material. Elaboration is where you enhance the information of the learning material by relating it to other information that you already know so that you think about it differently.
Study Skill #3: Retrieval Practice
As the saying goes, “practice makes perfect” or put another way, acquiring skills and knowledge takes time and effort. The only way to know if your practice is working is by testing yourself.
Study Skill #4: Spaced Studying
If you are used to the binge and purge way of learning and cramming at the last minute for exams, you may want to reconsider your strategy.
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