October 2006
The Archives
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10.04.06Tips and Trends: Think and Know versus Grab and GoTips and Trends: Think and Know versus Grab and Go Steven R. Daugherty, Ph.D. Director, Education and Testing Kaplan Medical Who is in charge when you take you exam? Do you control you exam, or does the exam control you? The USMLE* requires you to be able to think on your feet. The exam is not testing your knowledge, as such. Rather, each question is designed to assess your ability to sort out what is important, integrate the relevant concepts and solve the problem presented. You do not master this type of question by memorizing a lot of facts and spitting them out. USMLE ...
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10.04.06Tips to Improve Your Clinical Relationships and EvaluationsTips to Improve Your Clinical Relationships and Evaluations Whether you are a medical student doing rotations and electives, or an international medical graduate doing a clinical observership, you will be evaluated by attending physicians and chief residents. This is a common source of concern as these individuals are potential sources of letters of recommendation for residency applications. Here are some tips for increasing the odds that you will receive positive comments. Much friction comes from misunderstood expectations. So as soon as the clinical experience begins, seek out the person in charge and clarify what's expected of you. Ask for feedback—don't wait ...
