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

UNOFFICIAL GUIDE
How do I study for the lab exam?
• STUDY THE HIPPOCRATES INTERACTIVE LAB GUIDE
• All structures that will be tested on both parts of the lab
exam are listed in the guide (your list of terms).
• GO TO THE REVIEW
• Dr. Blair will offer a review session when the exam looms
near. GO! The man knows anything and everything
about the brain’s structures and is more than willing to
help you in any way possible. If a review is not scheduled,
just ask.
NEURO WRITTEN EXAM
The written exam for Neuro usually consists of around 90 multiple-choice
questions each written by the respective faculty member who presented the material.
Usually, there are around three questions per hour of lecture time, and two per hour
of clinical correlation. If it was mentioned IN CLASS, or IN THE SYLLABUS, it is
fair game.
How do I study for the written exam?
• GO TO LECTURE. Most of the neuroscience faculty are great
lecturers and often provide helpful ways to remember material or
interesting anecdotes that relate to difficult material. Take your
syllabus to class and just write done any extra tidbits they may offer or
anything that you found helpful, and I guarantee this will help when
you come back around to studying the material. I also recommend
that you give every professor a shot. If they aren’t your cup of tea, no
harm done. If you are a home-schooler, watch the lectures online.
This takes much less time than actually getting to class and you can
speed up if you understand it or rewind if you don’t get it.
• DO THE PRACTICE TESTS. These practice tests arrive a
couple weeks before test block hits and are EXTREMELY helpful.
These tests are not only a reliable representation of test material
but are also a good indicator of where you stand as far as
studying. I would suggest taking these as real exams after you feel
comfortable with the material…don’t use any books, notes,
syllabi, etc. and just see how you do. This will help let you know
where your strengths are and the material you need to brush up
on. If you have any questions about whether the content of a
question is applicable or if the answer is correct don’t hesitate to
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