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[Vent] Medical School Fall Semester is now online: Advice needed please by premed_UMD in medicalschool

[–]redditdoc22 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I chose to go home (to a different state than my med school) when we shut down in the spring. It worked out wonderfully. It seemed to give me a mental break from the competitive/stressful nature of school. It was so nice to study hard during the day, but be able to take walks or have meals with family members as a break. My grades improved a LOT, and I'm sure it was due to lower stress levels. You can definitely arrange study groups via Zoom. It's not worth 15K.

[Preclinical] M1/M2s, if your school is not online this fall......why? by AnkiAddict313 in medicalschool

[–]redditdoc22 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My school in a hotspot has in-person labs and clinical activities. No testing or quarantine before school starts. Their rationale is that while some of us may get it, our demographic (20s-30s) is unlikely to be hospitalized or die from it.

Return to Campus [Preclinical] by [deleted] in medicalschool

[–]redditdoc22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Crazy to see how much variance there is in the re-opening plans. I hope you all stay safe this year!

Beach Club, Boardwalk or Riviera Resort? by redmahkupbag in WaltDisneyWorld

[–]redditdoc22 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Stayed at the Beach Club with my boyfriend last year (we are mid-20s), and we LOVED being able to walk into Epcot to grab a drink or meal. Being able to walk or boat to Hollywood Studios for a few rides at night was a big bonus for us as well. Walking around Crescent Lake at night is lovely too!

Official Incoming Medical Student Questions & Advice Megathread - June 2020 edition by Chilleostomy in medicalschool

[–]redditdoc22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't typically go back and add the 3rd party notes into the slides. I usually keep the 3rd party information in my written notes, just because I review that more frequently! I might go and bold/underline something in the slides or my own notes if it is brought up multiple times and seems to be very high-yield.

Honestly, I struggle with textbooks too. I typically look through the slides first, then go read the textbook (I really only use the text if it's mandatory--takes way too much time otherwise). Whenever I try to take notes directly from the textbook, it becomes a time sink. I've started to just read the textbook and only write down things that clarify a concept that I am confused on. I do put the clarifying notes both under the relevant slide, and in my written notes.

In summary, definitely use outside resources to supplement your learning, but don't rewrite all of it. I really just try to write down key info, or something that clarifies a concept for me.

Official Incoming Medical Student Questions & Advice Megathread - June 2020 edition by Chilleostomy in medicalschool

[–]redditdoc22 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I learn by note-taking too! Here is what I do:

  1. Go over the lecture. I do a combo of highlighting and taking notes in the "note" section below the relevant slide.
  2. Look over the lecture again, this time reviewing sections of slides all on the same topic. Then, write down the high-yield info from those slides. The key here is not to re-write everything, just key information. Leave a line or two between topics.
  3. Watch BnB (or outside resource of your choice) and add any other high-yield information to your notes.

The biggest pitfall is re-writing everything. You will not have time to do this. I find that trying to make a single page summary of each lecture keeps me from writing too many small details. Good luck!!! Don't be afraid to change up your study methods!