Osmosis video - Surviving and thriving in first year

Surviving and thriving in the first year of medical school requires dedication, hard work, and a good study-life balance. Here are a few tips that might be helpful:

Make sure you work on your study skills. Adopting techniques like interleaving where you mix up the order of what you learn, and spaced repetition where you study material over different periods, can help. Create healthy habits. To get good results and be able to focus, you need to get enough sleep, exercise, and eat healthy food to keep you performing at your best. It's also important to find time to relax, because you can't study all the time and not expect to burn out. Manage your money. Money is an important commodity for all of us, especially students. Look for ways to reduce your expenses, like living with a roommate, or choosing more affordable housing and cooking at home. Don't overload yourself with your options. You may be tempted to immediately dive into a lot of different activities, like research, advocacy work, clinical work, and so on. Take time to figure out what matters to you, and say no � to someone or something, even if it seems rewarding.