Med students: stop trying to get the question right. It’s not helping, and it’s probably stressing you out! Use this strategy to reduce the pressure on test day instead.
Struggling with Time Management and ADHD in Med School? You’re Not Alone
“I think time management is probably one of the biggest problems [with having ADHD in med school]. You’re fighting against time… because your ADHD is making you want to do other things. So, when you should be studying, you’re looking at your phone, watching videos, and doing anything else besides studying. And it’s a constant fight against time that you’re wasting and losing.” – Dr. Mike
How Issues with Executive Function Are Impacted by ADHD in Med School
“I think executive function issues are probably the widest and biggest of all the ADHD issues. With being a first-year student, even getting tasks completed, getting papers done, getting notes mapped out, and getting the lectures done [is extremely difficult]. Because your brain is always running and you’re always wanting to be focused on something else…” – Dr. Mike
The Challenges of Working Memory and ADHD in Med School
“I didn’t even know it [working memory] was a thing. You just kind of compensate through your life. You use sticky notes or write things down, or find ways to compensate without really knowing what working memory is, that it’s a problem, or that it can cause problems.” — Dr. Mike
How ADHD Impacts Learning in Lectures in Med School
In our new podcast miniseries, host Ryan Orwig and Mike, a former STATMed class participant, discuss navigating ADHD in med school. This episode digs into the challenges with learning in lecture as a med student with ADHD.
Studying Inefficiently? Try the 50/10 Study Rule for Vet Students
When I meet struggling vet students, one of my top strategies I recommend for studying is the 50/10 Study Rule. This rule simply breaks every hour of study into TWO parts.
Advice for the NAVLE Exam: Let the Mystery Be
When you’re in the middle of the NAVLE exam, it’s easy to get sidetracked with a clue you can’t quite place. We share some advice to help you stay on track.
Is the Way You’re Reading NAVLE Exam Questions Killing Your Scores?
The way you’re reading NAVLE exam questions may be killing your test scores. We dig into strategies you can use to optimize your approach to taking the NAVLE.
Taking Veterinary Boards? Avoid These 5 Test-Taking Issues
We break down 5 common problems students and veterinarians face when taking veterinary boards — and the ways to fix them.
How One Doc Turned Her Early Struggles in Medical School Into an Asset for Residency Interviews
“Once I started writing, I realized something: Discussing those initial challenges showed me that I had a story to tell, and I wanted to tell it. Furthermore, I started to understand how important it was for me to tell that story on my own terms. I didn’t want to be asked about those difficulties during an interview and go on the defensive. I wanted to be in control of the narrative.” – Dr. MJ