I know I'm long overdue for a a post with some substance... I just finished off block one of my second semester and I am astounded at how much better second semester has been so far in comparison to first.
Why is that, you ask? My simple answer: NO ANATOMY! If you've been keeping up with my blog, I know it comes to no surprise that I am ecstatic that it's over. No more two hour lab periods, no more bodies, no more smell, no more sifting through futile slides, and no more Netter's. The thing I hated most about anatomy was the fact that it was so disorganized. I felt like I had no real direction when I was studying for the course and because of this, I wasted more hours on anatomy than I would've liked and preceded to neglect my other two subjects- Histo and MCB. In general I think all my grades suffered because I was not more efficient with my time. I was forced to find my own way and after three months, I felt that I had finally found a system that worked for me. I devoted quite a long post on "my system" a few weeks back and if you're interested you can get to it by clicking here.
In second semester you take MCB II, Immunology, Physiology I (and 2 weeks of BioStats) at AUC. Class is from 8 am to 11:20 like always but this time you have nothing in the afternoons! Well at least for the time being. In Block 4, I will start having ICM II (Introduction to Clinical Medicine) two hours a day in the afternoons, but at least it is a hands-on class that teaches us how to interact with patients, take a medical history, perform a physical exam, use a stethoscope etc. But since that won't begin for another couple months I've been making the most of my free afternoons.
I'm always in bed around 11:00 pm and then I wake up the next morning and do it all over again. I slightly altered my study regiment this semester and I think it has been working out pretty well for me so far. I just finished my Block I exams yesterday and once final grades are posted, I'll be more than happy to let you know how I did and what changes I employed for this semester. So far things are looking pretty good.
Until next time
Why is that, you ask? My simple answer: NO ANATOMY! If you've been keeping up with my blog, I know it comes to no surprise that I am ecstatic that it's over. No more two hour lab periods, no more bodies, no more smell, no more sifting through futile slides, and no more Netter's. The thing I hated most about anatomy was the fact that it was so disorganized. I felt like I had no real direction when I was studying for the course and because of this, I wasted more hours on anatomy than I would've liked and preceded to neglect my other two subjects- Histo and MCB. In general I think all my grades suffered because I was not more efficient with my time. I was forced to find my own way and after three months, I felt that I had finally found a system that worked for me. I devoted quite a long post on "my system" a few weeks back and if you're interested you can get to it by clicking here.
In second semester you take MCB II, Immunology, Physiology I (and 2 weeks of BioStats) at AUC. Class is from 8 am to 11:20 like always but this time you have nothing in the afternoons! Well at least for the time being. In Block 4, I will start having ICM II (Introduction to Clinical Medicine) two hours a day in the afternoons, but at least it is a hands-on class that teaches us how to interact with patients, take a medical history, perform a physical exam, use a stethoscope etc. But since that won't begin for another couple months I've been making the most of my free afternoons.
I'm always in bed around 11:00 pm and then I wake up the next morning and do it all over again. I slightly altered my study regiment this semester and I think it has been working out pretty well for me so far. I just finished my Block I exams yesterday and once final grades are posted, I'll be more than happy to let you know how I did and what changes I employed for this semester. So far things are looking pretty good.
Until next time
Good luck with that distraction!
ReplyDeleteGood luck Ms. A!!!
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear that you are enjoying the lack of anatomy. Good luck with the exams!
ReplyDeleteThanks to all you guys! Looks like I'm off to a good start
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