Dean’s Chat host, Dr. Jeffrey Jensen, is joined by four students for Part 2 of their educational journey at the Arizona College of Podiatric Medicine. We are going to follow this group, from the Class of 2027, on a quarterly basis through their time at AZCPM! These students have been immersed in the medical school curriculum for two quarters.
Great insights in their 2nd quarter, adding Physiology to their schedules, study techniques that work (and don’t work) in Biochemistry, Anatomy, and Physiology. We also discuss being integrated with DO students for basic sciences, the benefits of a class of 40, how they “recharge” between exams, and settling into Arizona. We are going to follow this group quarterly to document their academic journey at the Arizona College of Podiatric Medicine!
Renita and Audrey both express the benefits of studying in groups. Renita finds that studying with others helps her stay focused and makes the process less tedious. She appreciates the social aspect of group studying, as it alleviates the overwhelming nature of the content. Similarly, Audrey mentions that studying with groups helps her catch any missed information on slides. Both Renita and Audrey agree that studying in groups is a valuable technique that enhances the effectiveness and enjoyment of studying.
The students also discuss the importance of time management for different subjects and tests. Renita shares her experience of learning to allocate her time effectively during her first semester. She emphasizes that this task is challenging and requires time to figure out. Audrey relates to this, mentioning that studying with groups helps her identify overlooked details on slides. Both Renita and Audrey emphasize the need to prioritize and allocate their time effectively.
Tune in for the next episode with these students as we follow this group quarterly to document their academic journey at the Arizona College of Podiatric Medicine!