CPR, also known as the cardiac, pulmonary and renal systems, was my least favorite module. It was physiology based and I felt like I did not really know how to tackle the section. What I found helpful was to talk out functions and pathways with my study group. I also did several practice questions from […]
Foundations of Medicine
Foundations of medicine is the module that gets your feet wet when you are starting medical school. It was the first of three courses for me during term one. Often, a variation of this block is the introductory module every medical student must take. It can be a healthy GPA booster. Foundations is a lot […]
The Musculoskeletal System
Oh boy! This module was rugged for me because the last time I took an anatomy class was in high school. I avoided it like a plague. Throughout my undergraduate studies, I told myself I did not need to take these courses because I would have to do so again in medical school. I was […]
Exam Stress
I would experience a break out and congestion a few days before every exam. My immune system was on the floor! Taking care of yourself during stressful times is crucial to success. Every morning, I make sure to take my vitamins. I get mine delivered by Care/of . I had help selecting which vitamins are […]
Burnout IS REAL
Prior to medical school, I never believed in burnout. I am truly not sure why. Believe me, it exists! I noticed it happening to me after my third exam of the semester. During my first term, I had seven exams. I felt lethargic and did not care about how well I was doing. I did […]