{"id":3935,"date":"2020-11-22T14:58:00","date_gmt":"2020-11-22T14:58:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/?p=3935"},"modified":"2025-10-07T09:36:32","modified_gmt":"2025-10-07T17:36:32","slug":"overcoming-testing-anxiety-part-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/overcoming-testing-anxiety-part-1","title":{"rendered":"Overcoming Testing Anxiety: Part 1"},"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\/overcoming-testing-anxiety-part-1\/#What_is_testing_anxiety\" >What is testing anxiety?<\/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\/overcoming-testing-anxiety-part-1\/#What_can_you_do_to_ease_nerves_before_the_exam\" >What can you do to ease nerves before the exam?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/overcoming-testing-anxiety-part-1\/#Make_a_study_schedule_and_set_realistic_goals\" >Make a study schedule and set realistic goals.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/overcoming-testing-anxiety-part-1\/#Manage_your_breaks_using_the_Pomodoro_technique\" >Manage your breaks using the&nbsp;Pomodoro technique&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/overcoming-testing-anxiety-part-1\/#Simulate_a_testing_environment_with_timed_practice_questions\" >Simulate a testing environment with timed practice questions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/overcoming-testing-anxiety-part-1\/#Practice_self-efficacy\" >Practice self-efficacy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/overcoming-testing-anxiety-part-1\/#Recognize_learning_disabilities\" >Recognize learning disabilities<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong>Testing anxiety\u2026. Just the thought of it gives you stomach butterflies, right? As healthcare professional students, the weight of these exams are heavy: but overcoming test anxiety is possible. At Osmosis, we want to give you the tools to balance that boulder so you don\u2019t bear the whole pressure: learning the right strategies and techniques to prepare you for tests is crucial. On today\u2019s blog, we will go over the top takeaways from part 1 of a webinar hosted by Marina Horiates, our Content Manager for Questions, to help with overcoming testing anxiety before the exam with structured studying techniques.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_testing_anxiety\"><\/span>What is testing anxiety?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Testing anxiety or test-taking anxiety is defined as a special form of anxiety characterized by somatic, cognitive and behavioral symptoms of anxiety before or during test-taking situations that interfere with performance. These symptoms can look like brain fog, stomach pains, nausea, vomiting, headache, visual changes, and non-bloody diarrhea, to name a few.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Studies have shown that 25% of undergraduate students suffer from testing anxiety, with graduate student percentages being even higher.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_you_do_to_ease_nerves_before_the_exam\"><\/span>What can you do to ease nerves before the exam?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Make_a_study_schedule_and_set_realistic_goals\"><\/span>Make a study schedule and set realistic goals.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Plan ahead and create a study schedule that works best for you and your goals as a student. Do not wait until the last minute to create a schedule; It will not work for you then.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/product\/study-schedule\">Use our study schedule<\/a>\u2014it\u2019s easy to set up, will generate all the Osmosis materials for specific organ system tests, and incorporates outside resources like Sketchy, Boards and Beyond, and First Aid, to name a few.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"701\" height=\"468\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/image_976487.png\" alt=\"Medical students preparing their schedule.\" class=\"wp-image-3939\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/image_976487.png 701w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/image_976487.png?resize=300,200 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 701px) 100vw, 701px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Manage_your_breaks_using_the_Pomodoro_technique\"><\/span>Manage your breaks using the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/2020\/08\/25\/omef-alumnus-spotlight-giuliano-scaini\">Pomodoro technique&nbsp;<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Distractions are a medical student\u2019s enemy. We must learn to manage them. Schedule your study time into 25 minute increments with five-minute breaks. After four rounds, treat yourself to a 30\u201340 minute break. Take a walk, call a friend, go to the gym. Then, come right back and start it all over again.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You\u2019ll realize how much you got down when you schedule time for distractions instead of letting them schedule you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Simulate_a_testing_environment_with_timed_practice_questions\"><\/span>Simulate a testing environment with timed practice questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The best way to overcome your test-taking fears is to face them repeatedly before the high-stakes day of the exam. Marina suggests that the best way is to do timed practice questions with&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/qbank\/med\">board-style questions<\/a>, like the ones Osmosis offers, in a location similar to where you take your tests. The more exposure, the easier it is to face your fears of test-taking.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Practice_self-efficacy\"><\/span>Practice self-efficacy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Have you ever looked in the mirror and whispered, \u201cYou can do this\u201d? Well, Marina advises to continue talking to yourself.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You must believe in yourself. Test-taking anxiety comes from a belief that you can\u2019t control the outcome\u2014but you can!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Recognize_learning_disabilities\"><\/span>Recognize learning disabilities<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What word do you see in disability? Ability! You have the ability to help others as a future health care professional, but don\u2019t forget to take care of yourself first. If you realize that you\u2019ve tried all these strategies and there\u2019s still something wrong, you may have a learning disability. It\u2019s okay to seek help. It may be the barrier between you and your goals.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These are some of the key takeaways from the overcoming test anxiety webinar: Part 1 with Marina. Go check out the whole webinar&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/events\">here<\/a>&nbsp;to get an in-depth and personal account of studying strategies that worked for her.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can and will overcome testing anxiety!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">_______________________<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"http:\/\/osmosis.org\/plans\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/image_8d78f3.png\" alt=\"The most powerful platform for learning medicine and the health sciences. 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