As a medical or pharmacy school student you are joining an elite population of learners. You have the opportunity to direct your learning and create your own learning environment. Organizing your time, scheduling, and consistency will be necessary components for your continued success. Sometimes students believe they can keep the same strategies as in undergraduate and simply work harder. A more successful strategy is to adjust your approaches based on the large volume of work, limited time, your learning style, and your individual strengths.

Testing Strategies Taking exams is a large part of professional training. Many students find that test taking demands more planning and preparation than ever before. Test taking skills consist of performance enhancement techniques, item strategies, and overall testing strategies. The test and item strategies we teach are supported by research, particularly that done by Kaplan.

Preparation for USMLE Step Exams Preparing for board examinations in a milestone for professional school students. Consultation, perseverance, and knowledge are all necessary to reach your best score. Through consultation, you can hone your strategies to avoid common mistakes and benefit from the wisdom of previous test takers. Perseverance can be improved by an individualized, appropriate, and practical study schedule. Of course, knowledge of concepts is paramount and can be enhanced by preparation strategies and anxiety management.

To schedule an appointment contact Anita Pokorny at (330)325-6760 or app@neoucom.edu or simply drop by the Office of Career Development and Advising in suite B-206.