{"id":3678,"date":"2020-08-13T18:01:00","date_gmt":"2020-08-13T18:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/?p=3678"},"modified":"2025-06-26T14:59:35","modified_gmt":"2025-06-26T22:59:35","slug":"getting-started-in-medical-school-and-how-to-make-it-easier-on-yourself","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/getting-started-in-medical-school-and-how-to-make-it-easier-on-yourself","title":{"rendered":"Getting Started in Medical School (And How to Make It Easier on Yourself)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">In This Article<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/getting-started-in-medical-school-and-how-to-make-it-easier-on-yourself\/#Take_advantage_of_school_resources\" >Take advantage of school resources<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/getting-started-in-medical-school-and-how-to-make-it-easier-on-yourself\/#Avoid_comparison_and_do_your_best_to_improve\" >Avoid comparison and do your best to improve<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/getting-started-in-medical-school-and-how-to-make-it-easier-on-yourself\/#Set_aside_time_for_fulfilling_activities\" >Set aside time for fulfilling activities<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/getting-started-in-medical-school-and-how-to-make-it-easier-on-yourself\/#Cultivate_your_study_techniques\" >Cultivate your study techniques<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/getting-started-in-medical-school-and-how-to-make-it-easier-on-yourself\/#Stay_calm\" >Stay calm&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Transitioning into medical school is often very stressful for new students. In this blog, Bardia Adibmoradi shares his tips for making a smooth transition.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When I started medical school, I was faced with a fast-paced flood of new information that I didn\u2019t know how to navigate, and was intimidated by a brilliant cohort of students who had excelled in their undergraduate years. I experienced stress and self-doubt as I struggled to improve my grades.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As the weeks went by, I began to talk to my peers, mentors, and upperclassmen in search of a solution. By using every resource available to me, I finally managed to overcome the challenges of transitioning into medical school.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This experience isn\u2019t unique to me\u2014in fact, it\u2019s quite common. In this blog, I\u2019ll share some tips for students who are newly transitioning into medical school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/image_cb4d4c.png\" alt=\"Danger of comparing yourself to others.\" class=\"wp-image-3680\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/image_cb4d4c.png 700w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/image_cb4d4c.png?resize=300,200 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Take_advantage_of_school_resources\"><\/span>Take advantage of school resources<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most medical schools offer extensive services that are in place specifically to support students throughout their medical education. Take advantage of them! These services can help you overcome both academic difficulties and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/2020\/05\/26\/seeking-mental-health-services-as-a-medical-student\">personal challenges<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In my case, I met with the director of my school\u2019s academic support center to talk about study strategies and exam result analysis. I also used wellness coaching sessions to create a balanced schedule and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/2020\/07\/11\/how-to-tell-when-your-stress-level-is-becoming-harmful\">acquire tools for coping with stress<\/a>. In addition, my associate dean provided me with advice on how to self-evaluate and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/2021\/01\/04\/how-to-set-realistic-goals-for-2021-and-stick-to-them\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">make progress towards my goals<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Such guidance and resources allowed me to adjust quickly to my new environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Avoid_comparison_and_do_your_best_to_improve\"><\/span>Avoid comparison and do your best to improve<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Students enter medical school with varying levels of knowledge. This means that while one student may be struggling with Anatomy (like I did), another might breeze through the course due to their past experience as an Anatomy teaching assistant. Some students even have Master\u2019s degrees. I made the mistake of comparing my progress to others\u2019 and assuming I couldn\u2019t measure up. However, medical school is like a marathon, not a short sprint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Instead of focusing on short term outcomes, try to cultivate long-term success strategies and avoid comparison. Design a rigorous study schedule, utilize spaced-repetition techniques, and make sure you understand topics conceptually. Your performance in the first block or course doesn\u2019t determine how you will perform later on in your medical education or on your board exams. Don\u2019t lose hope\u2014keep going!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/product\/study-schedule\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"701\" height=\"251\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/image_16f233.png\" alt=\"Make a schedule in seconds, based on your timeline. Build my schedule button.\" class=\"wp-image-3681\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/image_16f233.png 701w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/image_16f233.png?resize=300,107 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 701px) 100vw, 701px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Set_aside_time_for_fulfilling_activities\"><\/span>Set aside time for fulfilling activities<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While preparing for challenging exams, it\u2019s easy to lose sight of why you chose this rigorous path, especially if you find some of the material difficult to get through. You may even question your decision to go to medical school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The practice of medicine, however, is about helping and interacting with patients. It\u2019s about the art of diagnosis and engaging in discussions with other healthcare providers. The preclinical years of medical school are not a reflection of what the future holds. Aim to set aside time to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/2020\/03\/12\/how-to-get-the-most-out-of-shadowing-in-medical-school\">shadow physicians<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/2021\/12\/16\/december-is-voluteerism-month\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">do volunteer work<\/a>, which will give you a sense of meaning and help you keep sight of what matters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cultivate_your_study_techniques\"><\/span>Cultivate your study techniques<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Everyone learns differently, so it\u2019s important to figure out what works for you. Initially, I struggled to figure out my learning style and tried to use a variety of books, videos, and interactive modules. The unique time constraints of medical school may mean that study techniques from your undergraduate years are no longer effective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I realized that I needed a conceptual understanding of physiology and pathology to be able to apply deductive reasoning to complex questions. I used\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/library\">Osmosis<\/a>\u00a0videos, one of my most valuable study tools, to hone this understanding. I studied the information I needed to learn in gradually increasing intervals by using premade decks on Anki, a spaced-repetition flashcard software that medical students swear by (and can be synced with your Osmosis account).\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Finally, I tested myself and filled in any knowledge gaps by&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/2019\/11\/13\/how-to-use-usmle-question-banks-efficiently-on-osmosis\">answering questions<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/image_0669af.png\" alt=\"A medical student learning by Osmosis.\" class=\"wp-image-3682\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/image_0669af.png 700w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/image_0669af.png?resize=300,200 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stay_calm\"><\/span>Stay calm&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Remember to stay calm! This is perhaps the most important thing I learned during my transition into medical school. The amount of information you have to learn and the limited time you have to prepare for your next test can be overwhelming, but do your best to keep a cool head. Though this is easier said than done, it\u2019s important for alleviating stress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Personally, I found that once I&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/2020\/01\/28\/how-to-build-an-osmosis-step-1-study-schedule-for-2020\">stuck to a schedule<\/a>&nbsp;and acknowledged that it\u2019s impossible to know everything, I became more relaxed. Trust yourself and your preparation, and remember that there\u2019s always another exam around the corner. That\u2019s another opportunity to do better. In the meantime, enjoy the ride!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>About Bardia Adibmoradi<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Bardia is a first-year medical student at the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/health.usf.edu\/medicine\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine<\/a>&nbsp;and an&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/omef\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Osmosis Medical Education Fellow<\/a>. He&#8217;s lived in three different countries and his hobbies include spending time with his friends and watching interesting YouTube videos.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/clinical-sciences\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/10\/Blog_Display_Ads_MD3_2023.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/10\/Blog_Display_Ads_MD3_2023.png 700w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/10\/Blog_Display_Ads_MD3_2023.png?resize=300,107 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong><em>Try Osmosis today! 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