It’s common
for medical students to work in group while preparing for their tests, having
someone to share the experience and keep you on the right track can be a great
aid for your preparation, especially when tests are so extensive and studying
becomes a lifestyle,
Even when
our recommendation for studying theoretical subjects is to get used to study
without a partner since someday along your career you will have to learn to
study alone, it could wait if you feel you work better with a partner by your
side, not changing too much your habits can help increase your results and of
course having a study partner becomes necessary to practice and master the physical
exam for clinical skills, doing a neurologic exam in less than 5 mins. needs
practice after all.
If you are
looking for a study partner it’s important to have some details in mind before
accepting someone in your study group:
-Study schedule: Not everyone has the same study schedule as
much as there are morning persons and night owls, find someone who shares your schedule
or the one you are trying to get used to.
-Type of learner: Not all types of learners will work well
together. Are you a thinker and need quiet time to process things or are you
the type to do quick flash cards, read
aloud type, having a noisy partner when you are trying to concentrate could be
holding your learning, be sure to find someone who understands you and has the
same type of learning.
-Study habits: some people’s habits while studying can prove
to be really distracting, for example chewing gum, listening to music, texting,
phone, games etc. if your selected partner has some distracting habits be sure
to let them know beforehand.
-Shared goals: to have a partner that understands you, he/she
should have the same core goals as you have, if you’re aiming for a top class
you should study with someone who has the same motivation and drive.
-Doesn’t criticize you: Choose someone who won't cut you down if you answer
incorrectly, and won't get mad at you if you're 1 minute late, it’s important
to find someone to help you maintain your motivation and enthusiasm.
Having a
study partner is like all ohter human relations some work others don’t, if you feel
someone is keeping you from achieving a great score, you can change your study partners;
here are some reasons to change your study partners:
Is distracting: if someone is distracting you all the time,
maybe it’s not the type of partner you are looking for.
Gets lousy grades: someone that gets low scores will probably
teach you all their bad habits.
Is unmotivated: someone who is lacking
motivation will get you down, be sure to stay away from people that thinks they
are going to fail all the time.
Is unprepared: if you find yourself having to explain even
the most basic concepts all the time maybe it’s time to find someone else.
Criticizes you: if someone constantly keeps telling you why
you are going to fail, or the reasons why you don’t have what it takes, maybe it’s
time to let them go into the world and find someone better in the process.
Hopefully these
ideas will help you find a great partner for your exams, if you have other
experiences and ideas, please share them with us in the comments,
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