Here are few tips to help you keep going when the going get tough:
The volume of material to be learned in medical school is greater than you have experienced before. Feeling helpless and pressured is normal. Exhaustion, can at times be overwhelming. But you are not alone.
1-Take care of yourself first:
Taking care of yourself is not selfish act bu...t a fact that can help your personal and professional growth. Many of us do not come close to practicing what we teach patients, we need to follow our own advice regarding health.
2-Stay Connected:
An important task in medical school is to build and maintain social connections. Life should not end just because you are in medical school. Don’t abandon your spouse, partner, lover, friends, or family. Their love and support for you is potentially the most important factor for success.
3- Find Friends in Class:
This is an important thing you can do to ensure your survival and enjoyment of medical school.
4-Take Care of Your Body:
Fast food, vending machines, too little sleep, and too much sitting may all wreak havoc on your health. Too much caffeine can cause anxiety, interfere with sleep and cause fatigue. Cooking takes time, but shared meal preparation and finding more healthy snacks are important.
5-Exercise your body:
Physical activity improves bodily function and helps clear the mind. Exercise can be both social and fun. Find enjoyable activities, particularly those that include companions.
6-Plan Your Career:
Look for what you like and do best. The life of a physician can be lived in many ways. Give yourself time during medical school to explore who you are and what you want. The choice must be yours.
7-Plan yourself:
There are two types of med students: those who study for several hours every day, and those who cram like crazy in the days before a test. We recommend the former.
8-Take a break:
...Like everyone else, med students need time to veg out, reconnect with friends, or catch up on sleep. Set aside a few hours each week to relax and enjoy yourself, whatever that means to you.
9-Get help when you need it:
If you are are feeling overwhelmed by stress, discuss the situation with your dean. He or she will be able to advise you on the best course of action
10-Don’t sweat the small stuff:
You would not have been accepted if you didn’t have what it takes to succeed. Learning how to perform under difficult and demanding circumstances is an important part of becoming a doctor.
The volume of material to be learned in medical school is greater than you have experienced before. Feeling helpless and pressured is normal. Exhaustion, can at times be overwhelming. But you are not alone.
1-Take care of yourself first:
Taking care of yourself is not selfish act bu...t a fact that can help your personal and professional growth. Many of us do not come close to practicing what we teach patients, we need to follow our own advice regarding health.
2-Stay Connected:
An important task in medical school is to build and maintain social connections. Life should not end just because you are in medical school. Don’t abandon your spouse, partner, lover, friends, or family. Their love and support for you is potentially the most important factor for success.
3- Find Friends in Class:
This is an important thing you can do to ensure your survival and enjoyment of medical school.
4-Take Care of Your Body:
Fast food, vending machines, too little sleep, and too much sitting may all wreak havoc on your health. Too much caffeine can cause anxiety, interfere with sleep and cause fatigue. Cooking takes time, but shared meal preparation and finding more healthy snacks are important.
5-Exercise your body:
Physical activity improves bodily function and helps clear the mind. Exercise can be both social and fun. Find enjoyable activities, particularly those that include companions.
6-Plan Your Career:
Look for what you like and do best. The life of a physician can be lived in many ways. Give yourself time during medical school to explore who you are and what you want. The choice must be yours.
7-Plan yourself:
There are two types of med students: those who study for several hours every day, and those who cram like crazy in the days before a test. We recommend the former.
8-Take a break:
...Like everyone else, med students need time to veg out, reconnect with friends, or catch up on sleep. Set aside a few hours each week to relax and enjoy yourself, whatever that means to you.
9-Get help when you need it:
If you are are feeling overwhelmed by stress, discuss the situation with your dean. He or she will be able to advise you on the best course of action
10-Don’t sweat the small stuff:
You would not have been accepted if you didn’t have what it takes to succeed. Learning how to perform under difficult and demanding circumstances is an important part of becoming a doctor.
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