People outside of the health sciences are usually surprised to discover that support services and remediation plans are not uncommon in medical education. In medical education, students must learn in a time-sensitive framework. This requires strong organization and self-management skills … Continue reading
Author Archives: Loren Deutsch
Video: The LAS Approach to Common App Essays
Last month, Jeff, one of our scholastic managers, wrote about his approach for helping his students tackle the Common App Essay. We followed up with him for a brief interview about how LAS, Inc. helps students zero in on the … Continue reading
Memory is only half of it: Training for tests
I’ve noticed an interesting trend when working with medical schools and hospitals to design curriculum. When students/residents find themselves underperforming on important exams, they often change their study habits to include continuous rereading of material. Although deep reading is crucial … Continue reading
A Lesson In Luck
Two weeks ago I had the privilege of attending two graduation ceremonies that have left me feeling inspired and energized, aware that working hard is equally important as being aware of the opportunities that often lay in front of us. … Continue reading