The Unofficial Guide to First Year - University of Oklahoma Health ...

UNOFFICIAL GUIDE
EXAMS
Last year we had an hour-and-a-half for each
65-question test. This number of questions
compared to class hours means that a lot of
detail ends up on the test (i.e. lots of
memorizing). If you go to lecture and spend
time learning the syllabus you’ll do well –
“R.E.M. Behavior
disorder… Another good
reason to shack up early
for a tryout before
marriage”.
-Dr. Blair
Drs. Tomasek and Rada are very fair on the tests and the majority of his
questions are straight out of the syllabus.
EXAM 1: Embryogenesis, Musculoskeletal, Nervous, Respiratory, and
Cardiovascular
At first, you need to get a grip on the timeline. If you can do this, then the later
systems approach will make more sense. The diagrams can become the meat of
the course, especially at the beginning. (And they will show up on every test, so
don’t forget to look over them in the later blocks). Coming to class means you
have all the details of these diagrams and that when asked to fill in these
diagrams on the test, you'll be able to do so. For this test block, your basic
understanding of the material will come from the lectures themselves. Try to go
over everything a week or so before the test and get a decent understanding.
Then, the night before the test you should go over the syllabus, note groups,
diagrams, and whatever presentations are online. Know the diagrams! In
addition, during the week before test block 1 Dr. Tomasek does a quick run
through review that is amazing. He will cover the majority of the ideas for the
test. GO TO TOMASEK’S REVIEW and make sure someone is there to record
it so you can put it on your iPod and listen to it the morning of your test while
you are casually getting dressed and making a gourmet breakfast.
EXAM 2: GI, Urogenital, Reproductive, Limbs
This test blocks correlates with Gross well, which helps you understand the
material much better since you get a double dose. This section is taught with the
hope that you will make this correlation; so use this benefit to your advantage.
Don't forget the trilaminar plate diagram. Remember how I said the material
builds? That diagram will haunt you all semester. KNOW IT WELL! Dr. Rada
does a good review too so it is probably worth attending.
EXAM 3: Branchial apparatus, Head/neck, Brain, Cranial nerves, Oral cavity,
Aortic arches, and Congenital malformations
Again, know the diagrams. The ones that have been repeated repeatedly are
likely to show up on the final. The comprehensive section of the final is not
worth stressing over. A great way to review for this test is to go to the review the
week before test block. The entire semester in a matter of hours (so be ready for
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