How to Succeed at Medical School An Essential Guide to Learning.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Evans, Dason
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	Newark : John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, 2015.
Series:	New York Academy of Sciences Ser.
Subjects:	Medical education > United States. Medical students > Training of. Electronic books.
Online Access:	Click for online access

Table of Contents:

Intro
Dedication
Title Page
Copyright
Table of Contents
About the authors
Foreword to the first edition
Introduction
Who is this book for?
What is this book for?
How will this book help you?
What is in it?
How to use this book
Summary
Chapter 1: What kind of learner are you?
Introduction
Aspects of learning
Learning styles
Summary
References and further reading
Questions and answers
Chapter 2: Learning knowledge
Introduction
How do I know what to learn?
The mind, memory and learning
Making notes
Learning environments
Application examples
Summary
References and further reading
Questions and answers
Chapter 3: Learning clinical skills
Introduction
How do I know what to learn?
Level of competence
Learning clinical skills
Frame of mind
Building a theoretical framework on how to perform a skill
Practise
Feedback
Learning in the clinical learning environment
Approach to patients
How to survive The Business Ward Round
Summary
References and further reading
Questions and answers
Chapter 4: Learning clinical communication skills
Introduction
Why learn clinical communication?
Assessing yourself and others
What are clinical communication skills?
Thinking about empathy
Thinking about diversity
Stereotyping
Summary
References and further reading
Questions and answers
Chapter 5: Working in a group
Introduction
Roles within a group
Group dynamic, group development
Other factors affecting learning in a group
Special cases
Summary
References and further reading
Questions and answers
Chapter 6: Developing your academic writing skills
Introduction
Plagiarism and referencing
Learning more
Summary
References and further reading
Questions and answers
Chapter 7: Portfolios and reflection
Introduction
What is a portfolio?
What is a portfolio useful for?
The basic structure of a portfolio
Special cases: e-portfolios
Making your portfolio work for you
Assessment of portfolios
Reflection
Reflection as a preparation
Solo or group reflection?
Summary
References and further reading
Questions and answers
Chapter 8: Life-work balance
Why is it important?
Time management
Seeking help
Relaxation tips from students
Summary
References and further reading
Questions and answers
Chapter 9: Revision
What is revision?
What kind of techniques?
Draw up a plan
Three student commentaries on revision
Organise your space
Revising knowledge
Revising clinical and communication skills
The connection between smell and memory
General hints and tips
What if I fail?
Summary
References and further reading
Questions and answers
Chapter 10: Exam technique: general rules
Introduction
Preparing for the exam
During the exam

How to Succeed at Medical School An Essential Guide to Learning.

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