Student Success in Medical School
A Practical Guide to Learning Strategies
- 1st Edition - March 5, 2021
- Author: Raman Mehrzad
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 6 9 6 0 6 - 7
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 6 9 6 7 5 - 3
Using proven methods of studying, learning, and reading, Student Success in Medical School delivers the practical, real-world information you need to optimize your learning and a… Read more
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Request a sales quoteUsing proven methods of studying, learning, and reading, Student Success in Medical School delivers the practical, real-world information you need to optimize your learning and analytic abilities in medical school and beyond. Written by a medical doctor who understands exactly what it takes to increase educational performance, this comprehensive guide covers all the important elements involved in learning new knowledge, how to balance your studies and clinical rotations, and most importantly, how to apply knowledge in clinical practice.
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Explore the proven methods of studying, learning, and reading that work best for different types of students—all based on the latest research in learning strategies and why they’re beneficial.
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Learn the best strategies for taking different types of exams, time management, and how to balance your studies with a healthy lifestyle.
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Discover how to read faster, learn more efficiently, and apply the knowledge to your field.
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Benefit from concise, easy-to-read chapters on stress management, healthcare literacy, motivation and mindset, goals and goal setting, accelerated learning, mentors, memorization techniques, and much more.
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Medical students (1st year)
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- About the Author
- Preface
- Section I: Key Factors to Success in School
- Chapter 1: Introduction to Success in Medical School
- Your Future, Your Choices
- You Don’t Have to Be a Genius to Succeed
- Your Future is Determined by You
- You Have to Prioritize
- There Are No Shortcuts to Success
- You Can Overcome Laziness and Build a Winning Mentality
- In the End, We Only Regret the Chances We Did Not Take
- Take a Deep Breath and Be Calm
- Think Positive and Start From Day One
- Chapter 2: The Art of Studying in the Medical Field
- Introduction
- Differences Between Medicine and Other Fields
- Multiple Exams
- Multitasking
- Learning Many Things Quickly
- Less Personal Life
- Delayed Gratification
- Opportunities
- Summary
- Chapter 3: Health Care Literacy
- Introduction
- What is Health Care Literacy?
- Hidden Barriers to Understanding and Processing Basic Health Information
- Common Health Care Literacy Resources for Medical Students
- Practical Strategies
- Summary
- Chapter 4: Motivation and Mindset
- The Physiology Behind Motivation
- Extrinsic Versus Intrinsic Motivation
- Value Creation
- Creating Motivation
- Motivate Yourself With the Following Thought Process
- Summary
- Chapter 5: Goals and Goal Setting
- What is a Goal?
- Why Are Goals Important?
- The Types of Goals to Set in Medical School
- How to Set Goals
- Summary
- Chapter 6: Time Management
- Time Management and Its Importance
- Time—Your Most Precious Resource
- Why Time Management in Medicine is Different From That in Other Fields
- Balancing the Hours of the Day
- Planning Your Day
- Following Your Plan
- Write Down Your Plan
- A Plan is Changeable
- Five Minutes is a Lot of Time
- When You Fall Behind in Your Plan
- Summary
- Chapter 7: Accelerated Learning
- What is Accelerated Learning?
- The Science Behind Accelerated Learning
- Accelerated Learning Techniques for Faster Comprehension and Retention
- Summary
- Chapter 8: Lecture Time in Medical School
- Why Class Time is Different in Medical School
- The Value of Lecture Time for Health Care Courses
- The Art of Listening
- The Art of Focusing
- The Art of Note-Taking
- The Art of Asking Questions
- The Art of Efficiency
- The Art of Preparing for Lectures
- Virtual medical teaching in the setting of the COVID-19 pandemic
- Summary
- Chapter 9: Mentors in Medical School
- Introduction
- Mentors
- Why Mentorship in Medical School is Important
- How to Find a Mentor
- Summary
- Chapter 10: Strategies with Classmates
- Introduction
- How Others Affect You
- When to Compare Yourself to Others
- Group Assignments
- You Are Allowed to Choose Whom You Work With
- Act Like and Be the Smartest Student in the Class
- Summary
- Chapter 11: Memorization and Learning Techniques
- Introduction
- The Brain and Memory
- Two Forms of Knowledge
- How You Learn Factual Knowledge
- Why You Forget
- Can You Improve Your Memory?
- Remember, You Already Have a Decent Memory
- Exercises to Strengthen Your Memory and Ability to Learn
- Summary
- Chapter 12: Strategies for Medical School Examinations
- Introduction
- Exam Preparation
- Find Out Exactly What’s Covered on the Exam
- Tactics Before Your Exams
- Tactics During Your Exam
- Strategies for Different Types of Questions and Exams
- Time Management
- Summary
- Chapter 13: Never Give Up
- Introduction
- Two Salespeople
- Be Determined
- The Physiology of Giving Up
- Bad Planning Increases the Risk of Giving Up
- Putting Your Challenges in Perspective
- Strategies to Never Give Up
- Summary
- Chapter 14: Stress Management in Medical School and How to Build a Healthy Lifestyle
- Introduction
- What is Stress?
- Different Types of Stress
- Symptoms of Stress
- The Importance of Recovery
- Strategies for Stress Management
- Summary
- Section II: Study Techniques
- Chapter 15: Anatomy, Histology, and Pharmacology Courses
- Introduction
- Step by Step
- Histology
- Chapter 16: Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Genetics, and Biology Courses
- Introduction
- Step by Step
- Summary
- Chapter 17: Immunology, Embryology, Pathology, Microbiology, and Physiology Courses
- Introduction
- Step by Step
- Summary
- Chapter 18: Ethics and Behavioral Science Courses
- Introduction
- Step by Step
- Chapter 19: Clinical Rotations
- Introduction
- Step by Step
- Social Skills and Emotional Intelligence
- Chapter 20: Practical Courses
- Introduction
- Step by Step
- Final Tips
- Chapter 21: Reports and Assignments
- Introduction
- Step by Step
- Final Tips
- Chapter 22: Presentations
- Introduction
- Step by Step
- Final Tips
- Epilogue
- Index
- No. of pages: 160
- Language: English
- Edition: 1
- Published: March 5, 2021
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Paperback ISBN: 9780323696067
- eBook ISBN: 9780323696753
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Raman Mehrzad
Dr. Mehrzad is a physician, scientist and author who has worked closely with attendings and hundreds of students, interns, residents and fellows throughout his career. He is American Board Certified in Internal medicine and worked as a specialized physician at Yale New Haven Hospital for 3 years where he was also a clinical instructor at Yale School of Medicine. Currently, he is pursuing a Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery residency at Rhode Island Hospital, Brown University and hence with his background brings both medical and surgical knowledge to the project. Dr. Mehrzad has conducted extensive scientific research in multiple areas in medicine, surgery and education and has over 36 peer-reviewed articles and over 22 abstracts published. He has written 5 books that are selling widely in Sweden, Denmark, Austria, Germany and Switzerland, and contributed to six 6 medical and surgical textbooks. He is also an international lecturer and has lectured at over 100 schools for thousands of students across Europe. Lastly, beside his medical degree, Dr. Mehrzad holds an Executive Master of Healthcare Leadership degree from Brown University and a Master of Business Administration degree from University of Massachusetts, Isenberg school of Business.
Affiliations and expertise
Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Rhode Island Hospital, The Warren Alpert School of Brown University, Providence, RI, United States