Student Success in Medical School
Elsevier - Health Sciences Division (Verlag)
978-0-323-69606-7 (ISBN)
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.
Learn the best strategies for taking different types of exams, time management, and how to balance your studies with a healthy lifestyle.
Discover how to read faster, learn more efficiently, and apply the knowledge to your field.
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.
Enhanced eBook version included with purchase. Your enhanced eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.
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.
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
| Erscheinungsdatum | 02.03.2020 |
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| Zusatzinfo | <p>Approx 5 illustration</p>; Illustrations |
| Verlagsort | Philadelphia |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 152 x 229 mm |
| Gewicht | 270 g |
| Themenwelt | Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Gesundheit / Leben / Psychologie ► Familie / Erziehung |
| Medizin / Pharmazie ► Allgemeines / Lexika | |
| Medizin / Pharmazie ► Medizinische Fachgebiete ► Medizinethik | |
| Medizin / Pharmazie ► Pflege | |
| Sozialwissenschaften ► Pädagogik | |
| ISBN-10 | 0-323-69606-6 / 0323696066 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0-323-69606-7 / 9780323696067 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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