#med motivation

[ellebi-studies]

September 30th 2023

Gelato date with the girls and study night 🍨📚🩵

[jenanastudies]

[17/11/2019]

I’m not gonna lie I was supposed to update 3 days ago but with all honesty, I had a depression episode within the last few days, some one from my class talked in a really bad way about me infront of me I felt so hurt I couldn’t do anything. I just sat and cried for literally two day, and I don’t like to talk about bad things or negative things but these things happen in life and sadly not every one is genuine or kind in this world and I’m still trying to recover from that However; today I feel so much better, talking to my friends and family me a lot, I realized how talking actually helps. Also I’m really excited about this week I have so much things to catch up on and to do and many dead lines.

On the picture I’m finishing my medical workbook, my case is about copd exacerbation and I really love studying lungs condition and treating them. So I’m kinda excited doing this, still have much to do tho

Anyway have a lovely start of the week and be kind to other ppl please.

[extudinary]

25.01.2018

[aliceinmedland]

To every student who read this:

You can do it. I know it looks difficult and you are tired. But you can do it.

Just, don’t give up so soon

[blogofanundecidedmedstudent]

Women of your generation are graceless. Mediocre surgeons will see you and feel themselves wilting in your shadow, do not shrink to console them. Do not look for friends here; you won’t find any. None of these people have the capacity to understand you, they never will. If you’re lucky, one day, when you’re old and frizzled like me, you’ll find a young doctor with little regard for anything but their craft. And you’ll train them, like I trained you. Until then, read a good book. You have greatness in you, don’t disappoint.

Dr Craig Thomas, Grey’s Anatomy

[ellebi-studies]

January 17th 2022

“Nothing will bring you peace, you must bring yourself to it”

[ellebi-studies]

May 17th 2022

First night in E.R. ✅

[ellebi-studies]

Hello everyone,

Here I am after another exam session. As usual, I would like to share with you my study method to help someone who is struggling with the same exams. Also, I would appreciate it if you gave me your feedback and advice to improve my approach.

So, let's start.

Microbiology is a unique subject, and many students have difficulties with it. It might seem all about mnemonics, but it is fundamental to understand the mechanisms at the base of infection, clinical manifestations, diagnosis and therapies of viruses, bacteria and parasitics.

First of all, I think attending lessons is vital. Books are full of notions that might be confusing and having an idea of what to focus on can help, at least at the beginning. I went to classes, took notes, and tried to understand the basics of microbiology.

After classes, I made mind maps trying to organize notions: a branch for microorganism's structure, one for the cycle of replication, one for symptoms and pathogenesis, one for diagnosis and one for prophylaxis and therapies. I used X Mind for my digital maps, and I find this app extremely efficient (and also, it is free).

Behind having assimilated these basic notions, I read the book and inserted more details on my map. Integrating with the book was fundamental to understanding the mechanisms of pathogenesis and infection. Also, adding information can make it easier to remember the essential ones.

When classes were over, I started reading all the material again and used my mnemonics techniques. I think it is useless to memorize notions at the beginning of the study because, sometimes, understanding the concept makes it easier to learn it. For example, knowing the mechanisms of action of an antibiotic will help to remember which bacteria can defeat. Anyways, some notions (such as the name of some antibiotics or antiviral) need to be learnt by heart. For this purpose, mnemonic techniques (acronyms, short stories, etc.) are a great help.

Next, I started recalling all the topics many times. Trying to explain the matters out loud helped me comprehend whether I had learnt them or not.

Last, I recalled all the subjects with my usual study buddy. This part is essential because she always knows something that I do not and vice versa.

Also, we do all the previous exams together. It may be unfair, but the best way to get a high score on the test is to understand what the professor focuses on.

I have to confess that I studied the day before the exam. By the way, it was a complex situation. Generally speaking, I advise resting before an exam to be relaxed and stress-free during the test.

And, that’s it! Let me know whether you agree with my study method or you would change something. Also, good luck with your studies 🥰