In the U.S. and Canada, academic support in medical education is variable and non-standardized. Most academic support relies on a deficit model based largely on exam remediation of written or clinical skills’ assessments. To address this remediation, med schools and … Continue reading →

Taking a standardized test? Make sure to practice. Practice is a highly effective study tool for any test prep plan. The experience of practicing and revisiting the process of remembering is critical for learning. Often time’s memorization strategies become the … Continue reading →

There’s an expectation that when students are accepted into medical school, they will naturally know how to learn and achieve. This expectation is often reinforced by faculty, families, and students themselves, making underachievement in medical school particularly debilitating. Added to … Continue reading →