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UMDNJ-SOM SECOND YEAR FALL SEMESTER CARDIOLOGY MODULE

UMDNJ-SOM SECOND YEAR FALL SEMESTER CARDIOLOGY MODULE.

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UMDNJ-SOM SECOND YEAR FALL SEMESTER CARDIOLOGY MODULE

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  1. UMDNJ-SOMSECOND YEAR FALL SEMESTERCARDIOLOGY MODULE YOUR SUCCESS AS A MEDICAL STUDENT DOES NOT ONLY REQUIRE INTELLECT, PERSERVERANCE AND HARD WORK; BUT ALSO SMART AND EFFICIENT STUDY SKILLS. You need a calculated strategy to be able to conquer those mounds of notes and piles of books. Here are some study skills that you can utilize.

  2. Know the Reference Books Recommended By Your Professor This information is found in your syllabus. If the professor recommended a textbook, this this would be your first priority. You should read the book. If you don’t have the means to buy it, then use the library. As you go on, try to access all of the suggested learning in your syllabus. Before day 1, start reading; don’t wait for the first class. Read ahead as often as you can. This will facilitate your understanding of the subject matter when the professor lectures on the topic

  3. Don’t Cram! If you really want to learn, then you have to ready and study every day. Each of your courses in medical school come with their own unique challenges and learning opportunities, find something interesting in every course. Imagine learning about the circulatory system; how blood is transported to the heart and back to the body cells. Isn’t that awesome? Develop a genuine interest in your subject and you’ll be more motivated to learn.

  4. Understand What You Are Memorizing Memory recall is easier if you understand the concept first. Never memorize verbatim. Read the subject matter and then summarize in your own words. You should be able to explain the concept or information using your own terminology. Writing it on paper could help a lot in retaining information that has been read.

  5. Make use of Mnemonics PROVE IT! Pulmonary stenosis Right Ventricular hypertrophy Overriding aorta Ventricular septal defect Easy, huh? This is very useful in simple recall information, like items for enumeration. Get the first letters of the data to be memorized and form a memorable word that you can easily remember, i.e., FOG for Flow of blood-Oxyhemoglobin-Globin

  6. Use Actual Material If you’re studying bones, then use a skeleton. Go to the library or laboratory and name them as you hold the bones in your hand; if your to focus on the heart, then get a heart model and go through it like you’re explaining it to a class.

  7. Keep Your Notes Well Organized Make use of highlighters. Highlight the major points with a red pen and then write the minor points with a different color. The color depends on your preference. Rewrite your notes into a neater and cleaner page. Use bullets and spaces in between data. Don’t write one long paragraph, this is visually discouraging. Organize your notes in such a way that it facilitates an easier reading process for studying.

  8. Prepare a Timetable for your Study Period All subjects should be given ample time of study, the more difficult subjects first. More time can be devoted to those topics you find harder to understand. Allocate time for accomplishing assignments, case studies and material review.

  9. Use the RSE Method Read • Summarize • Evaluate Read the topic, summarize it in a sheet of paper, and then evaluate what points you have missed. Keep doing this until you are able to summarize all of the salient points needed, i.e., The normal cardiac flow pattern consists of the following: During systole: The right and left ventricles empty into the pulmonary artery and aorta, respectively, while the right and left atria fill with blood from the SVC/IVC and pulmonary veins respectively. During diastole: The right and left atria release blood into the right and left ventricles, respectively. In summarizing, use association with everyday life. Have a picture in your mind of an event or object you’re well acquainted with and associate with the topic.

  10. Mentoring by Your Professor or Others If you’re still having trouble keeping up with the lessons, then you can ask for help from your classmates or from your professors. You could also initiate a study group and meet with classmates and discuss one topic per session. Each of you should contribute what he or she knows about the subject matter. Questions are raised and answered by the group until such a time that are all answered.

  11. The bottom line… While some of these skills come naturally to some students; others may find it harder to develop a successful schedule. Skills are not developed overnight. It takes time for you to incorporate learned study skills into your daily routine. But you can do it with persistence and determination. Remember, the material and knowledge you gain today, will help you to better treat the patients you see in the future.

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