keys to a successful start in Medical School.

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     Okay, so this is my first post on my new blog and i'm dedicating it to my classmates.

A majority of the class i'd say is anxious about  doing well this coming session.I can't describe myself as being tensed per say, but i sure don't know what to expect, so I looked up a few tips and felt i should share with y'll.

    Basically, we're gonna be studying Anatomy,Physiology and Biochemistry and as we all know, these are tough courses, anyways they aren't impossible to pass, I'd rather say it isn't impossible to finish the session with Distinctions in these courses.

              HOW TO SURVIVE ANATOMY,PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY                         

                 I know right now, most of us would have gotten large books numbering up to eleven or twelve.

I personally have got just three books, and they seem so bulky, this got me wondering, "how do i survive in medical school?".

     Medical school isn't as difficult as it seems, the key to success is consistency, this doesn't mean that consistent people haven't failed in medical school, well i don't know what to say about that.

 I've been able to research and gathered some "study tactics" as I like to call them.

      ANATOMY

The challenging/difficult areas:

 The volume of information and depth of information you must learn.

 Adapting to the anatomy lab (the sights and smells of the Cadavers would most likely be horrid during your first time,i heard some people even pass out, "O ga oh" )

spending long hours dissecting, reviewing and understanding organ systems.

    Suggestions for studying Anatomy successfully

 IF YOU ARE AFRAID, REALIZE THAT THIS IS NORMAL---BUT WORK TO OVERCOME 

YOUR FEAR!!!

 Please work hard at developing a good study method at the beginning of this session. 

 You MUST keep up with the materials and study EVERY day if you can. Cramming 

is not possible for success in anatomy,Simple memorization of structures is NOT the goal of this course 

and will not be very useful Be sure that you can not only identify 

structures, but describe the structure as it relates to other body structures, as 

well as its clinical significance.

       BIOCHEMISTRY

The challenging/difficult areas:

 The volume of information that must be learned in a short time.

     Suggestions for studying Biochemistry successfully

 CERTAINLY form a study group. Make sure it is not too large,Form the group at the beginning of this session at least by march 10th groups should have been formed, and make sure it consists of people you believe are organized and committed to contributing quality work e.g Samuel uba, Chiagozie Jideama, Toluwanimi Omotosho, and yours truly daniel irowa-omoregie, but to mention a few.

Memorize the  biochemical pathways; know what happens if something goes 

wrong in each.

 Keep up with the material; attend the lectures and review notes and materials daily.

Pay attention to clinically relevant information

 Be super familiar with pathways. You should try your best tomemorize them. There is no other way around this.

     PHYSIOLOGY

 The challenging/difficult areas:

This subject is by nature challenging for many students due again to the volume 

and depth of information necessary to learn.  

      Suggestions for studying Physiology successfully

 Be familiar with and understand the concepts presented in lecture, and always review your notes after each class, try to study ahead so you can have a background knowledge before the class begins.

 Form a study group of moderate size to review the lectures and to verify the accuracy of your notes.With the volume and depth of information taught in this course, we would require classmates assistance for comprehension.

After  attending class or reviewing the lecture, go over the content multiple 

times by doing questions found in textbooks.

 So, basically i'll give a summary of the study tactics below:

 1. Use flashcards

 2. Use post-it notes

 3.Practice taking tests

 4.Prepare cheat sheets

 5. Try your best to think critically.

   Well, i guess its a wrap on this, goodbye.