Course Exam Preparation
Students may make an appointment to meet individually
with the Academic Support Counselor, Leah Robinson (313-577-1463)
to discuss study and test taking techniques. Throughout Years I and
II, several Test Taking Workshops are available for small groups.
These cover topics such as test anxiety, timing, test taking techniques,
and preparation.
Year I students who wish to improve study skills
or request a tutor may schedule an appointment with the Academic Support
Counselor, Leah Robinson (313-577-1463). Individual tutoring
services, funded by the School of Medicine, are provided on a
limited basis, and assignments are made after evaluation. Group sessions,
consisting of weekly Regular Reviews for each Year I course,
are available and encouraged for all students. In these small groups,
the leader shares methods of organizing course material and reviews
the main topics of lectures. Sign up in 1369 Scott Hall. Year II
students, who have performed well in the courses and completed a tutor
training program, are the tutors and Regular Review leaders.
Study
Skills Workshops led by the Academic Support Counselor
cover study techniques, time management, test taking, effective reading,
and effective use of lecture notes and texts specifically geared towards
the WSU School of Medicine curriculum.
Study Skills Assessment
All students may make an appointment with the Academic
Support Counselor, Leah Robinson (313-577-1463) to have an
individual assessment of study skills. This would include
discussion of areas such as time management, use of lecture notes
and texts, effective reading, test taking, and study techniques.
The student’s own course materials are used in planning strategies
for successful study.
USMLE Step 1 Preparation
Preparation for USMLE Step I occurs throughout Year
II. This includes a Year III Student Panel with information about resources used and
study methods, Faculty Noontime Reviews of Year I course material,
Test taking Workshops covering test anxiety and study strategies,
administration of a Practice Exam, and individualized planning
sessions with the Academic Support Counselor, Leah Robinson
(313) 577-1463 as needed. Handouts are available regarding information
on commercial prep courses.
