Some other points I didn't include in the video: does the lecturer read straight off the slides or provide other value? Do you enjoy the lecturer? Is the lecture at a time of day that makes it difficult for you to concentrate (e.g. too early in AM or too late in PM). Best of luck!
I went to every lecture during my post-bac and did exceptionally well both in classes and on the MCAT. Since starting medical school 2 months ago, I went to every lecture for the first 6 weeks - often finding myself mentally exhausted and unable to study once lectures were over for the day... for the past 3 weeks, I’ve been exclusively watching recordings and have found a) my comprehension is just as good, b) I have more time to spend utilizing/studying outside resources, and c) (most importantly to me) my mental and emotional health has risen dramatically - along with my average hours of sleep during the week (NOT a coincidence, I’m sure!) Just my experience, fwiw... 🤷♂️
I went to class for the first month then switched to Panopto (the recording service my med school uses). You know you crossed into the dark side when you start watching RU-vid videos on 1.25-5x too lol
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I thought I was the only one who had an issue with the slow talking lecturers. I literally have to listen to them recorded and played back quicker otherwise I can't focus or fall asleep (no joke)
I stopped paying attention to almost all class material halfway through 1st year (with exception of anatomy). Just watched Boards & Beyond, anki, Qbanks. Sure I missed questions over little stuff that I missed from course content but way better life/school balance, less stress, and actually got the fundamentals better and scored better. There was a lot less energy used to extract what was important from lectures when I focused on high yield stuff. Also lots of time is spent getting ready, commuting to class etc if you add it up. My style isn't everyone's style but the moral of the story is be meta cognitive about what works for you and don't be afraid to do things that seem like they're "wrong" but make more sense for your learning style.
My husband (he's MS2) tried skipping the class and studying at home first, then he said it's literally impossible to study at home with a 9-month-old baby crying and crawling everywhere. Now he goes to every single lecture and studies for step 1 after the lectures.
Am I the only one watching this knowing very well that my school actually gets attendance and that I remember at least one thing during the exam, even though I didn't study. Even if my school didn't take attendance, I don't think I have the discipline to skip and study on my own.
I started the year off in genetics going to every class then I took the first exam and got an 80 after that I didn’t go to single class and just started to read the textbook and teach myself got a 96
Can you do a video on how to value your time more and stop wasting time? Not tips to save time, but how to change your mindset and what your philosophy on it is.
It’s interesting to me that you are worried about the walk to class being a potential waste of time, meanwhile I will waste 5-6 hours doing jack shit everyday, and then cram for my exams 2-3 days before (unforced underperformance).
Can you please make a video about how you were able to get 60 plus publications during medical school...that's more than people do in half a life time. How were you able to manage your time and find so many topics to research on.
I wanted to do this last semester because there were days where I wasn't in the right head space or it was just extremely inconvenient to attend lecture but attendance always counted towards my final grade🤷🏾♀️
Best in between for me is going to the library because I don't stay on task at home but attending lectures is always less efficient compared to double speeding. Of course, I can only 2x or 1.5x material that I have somewhat familiarity with or have skimmed at least once over.
Great video! I'd like to add a great piece of advice I was given: If you decide to go to go to lecture, make use of your time. Don't just listen to lecture, but create your flashcards as well. Therefore you're being most efficient with your time. ( Also, to be even more efficient you can utilize the walk to and from classes as time to review your flashcards.)
My goal is to make everything accessable from home so I won't have to leave, I want to be able to do everything from the comfort of my couch, that would be great
Well this depends on whether or not you have a strong study group. For me I did in med school, and that led to higher grades , and board scores and it in turn led to a placement in a strong NY program for anesthesia.
Currently first year in my pre-med, i find my lectures really boring but the attendance is a MUST and you will be marked absent if u dont attend a lecture, although our profs said it will affect your grade just a little, but as a first year, i can't risk that either.
Also... If you go to school at 8-16 and have an "8 hour school day", by having four 1,5-hour lectures and breaks, you are actually studying 6 hours not 8. You could also save time by eating, drinking coffee etc. the same time you are watching a lecture. I actually sometimes ride my exercise bicycle and watch a lecture, which is pretty time efficient, too.
I tried to skip lectures in medical school but it wasn't working you really just accumulate lectures... and best grades I got was where I took attendance seriously, However in 1st year medical school I didn’t prepare for step 1 much so, I started skipping lecture in 2nd year and got some progress. But still the best way is to attend certain lectures only. With step 1 going pass and fail things are different now ! medical school grades are more imp. so I would advise newcomers to attend some of the lecture at least. also I am a FMG so, I don’t have to take step1 right after 2nd year ( plenty of time ) but it is advisable to take it as early as possible.
What about if you are in a graded preclinical curriculum? We pretty much have daily mandatory so I never know whether I should attend or skip... Also does preclinical grades even matter for matching?
