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A glorious time ofmaking newfriends, studying your butt of, and exploring the field ofmedicine. It ain ’t easy but it really is a great launching pad foryour career!  \nShould I change my previous study habits (from undergrad, MCAT studying, etc) when studying in Foundations? If so, how?  \n● Less passive studying (ex: reading) and more active studying (ex: flashcards, question banks) . Repetition is key and spacing out how often you see content helps reinforce concepts (i. e. Anki) .  \n● Cramming doesn’t work, so having a schedule and staying organized will help you keep on track when things are overwhelming.  \n● Everyone has different learning styles. Some prefer videos and Anki over reading syllabi, some prefer drawing or group studying, reviewing lectures and writing own notes, etc. It may take a few attempts to figure out what works best for you, and that’s okay!  \n● You may wish to consult UWSOM’s learning environment specialists to figure out how you learn best  \n● Don’t be afraid to ask questions or chat with your professor after class to clarify something. It will help you understand the content (which is key) and will show your faculty that you are invested in learning.  \n● Unlike undergrad, medical school requires lots of outside materials to understand the material and prepare for exams. You will need more than reading the material and taking notes. Take the time to check out popular resources such as Pathoma, Sketchy, UWorld, etc.  \nNote: Most AOA members agree that the first block is the hardest! It takes time to figure out how to be a medical student and adjust to the new pace. Some people take a little more time to figure things out! Give yourself some grace :)  \nWhat resources are helpful for the various subjects encountered in foundations?  \n●  Biochemistry: FirstAid, Boards and Beyond, Anki, drawing out pathways with classmates  \n●  Immune/Infectious: Sketchy Micro, Sketchy Pharm  \n●  Cardio/Pulmonary/Renal: Boards and Beyond, Pathoma, Anki, making review sheets  \n●  Hematology and Cancer: Pathoma  \n●  Neurology: FirstAid, Pathoma, Boards and Beyond  \n●  Endocrine: Boards and Beyond, FirstAid  \n●  Gastrointestinal: Pathoma  \n●  Pharmacology: Sketchy Pharm, FirstAid  \n● Anatomy/MSK: Acland’s Anatomy Atlas, TeachMe Anatomy, Anki  \n●  Reproductive: Be sure to study the syllabi because there is a lot of testable content there!  \nIntegrated Foundations/Step 1 studying  \n(i.e.“Should I be studying for Step 1 throughout Foundations?”)  \nThe short answer: it is up to you! Do what works for you.  \n● AOA members had highly variable responses. The goal for Step 1 studying is to minimize stress. If you think that studying for all of Foundations will help you do that, then that method will work best for you. If you think that taking things one step at a time and waiting to study until your dedicated prep time works best, then do that! There are many successful  \ntechniques and you just need to find what works best for you. If you choose to integrate your studying, here are some tips.  \n● Watch the Sketchy Pharm videos as you cover them in Foundations. Review them with Anki or just looking at the pictures. By the time you get to dedicated, you will have already watched most of them by virtue of staying on top of them during Foundations. They will help you with your Foundations block exams as well!  \n●  FirstAid: Best if you use this as a study companion to each block. 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