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Student Success in Medical School: A Practical Guide to Learning Strategies by Raman Mehrzad (Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Residency, Rhode Island Hospital, Brown University, Providence, RI, United States of America)

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 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. 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.

About Raman Mehrzad (Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Residency, Rhode Island Hospital, Brown University, Providence, RI, United States of America)

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.

Table of Contents

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

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Student Success in Medical School: A Practical Guide to Learning Strategies by Raman Mehrzad (Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Residency, Rhode Island Hospital, Brown University, Providence, RI, United States of America)
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Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
2021-07-05
160
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