In this free infographic, we break down five common areas where students may struggle with ADHD in med school — and ways to mitigate them.
How to Rebound After Failing Board Exams
“You’re doing well, they like you and they think you’re a good fit. But then they pull your scores and see your Step 1 and your failed Step 2, and you’re back to the embarrassment of not doing well on testing because that’s what everybody looks at.”
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Dismissed from Med School: One Student’s Rebound from Failure to Super Success
“You’ve been working through high school, through college. You’ve spent 6 or 8 years of your life going to this point and getting to be a doctor, and in two weeks, it gets stopped dead in its tracks.”
Going From Failing to Thriving in Med School
“I am grateful that this program came into my life when it did and gave me a second chance to pursue my dream of being a doctor.” – Dr. MJ
Navigating ADHD and Test-Taking as a Med School Student or Practicing Physician
“If you have ADHD along with a high miss rate (in testing), we likely understand why it’s happening and how to lay out steps to start to fix it.” – Ryan Orwig
Navigating ADHD and Time Management in Med School
“The quality of workflow determines how effective and efficient we are every time we sit down to study. But, for many students with ADHD, this is where the battle is being lost.”
Why Are Med School Lectures Harder With ADHD?
“I sit through hours of lecture—trying to focus and hang on. When it’s time to actually study, I feel like I’m starting from scratch. But it’s worse since it’s so late in the day, and I’m exhausted.”
What You Need to Know About ADHD in Medical School
“These issues can likely be mitigated and managed with proper methodology. Because methodology does matter — especially when studying and learning in med school.”
You Need This Med School Study Habit
“There are a couple of components to retrieval practice that’s important if you’re going to do it correctly, If you’re doing a self-test, it’s important to check for depth, breadth, and accuracy.”