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

UNOFFICIAL GUIDE
ask Dr. Blair (and don’t listen to the people that call you a
gunner!).
• DO THE STUDENT EXAM. The student exams are just
another resource that puts the material in multiple-choice format.
• DO THE Q-BANK QUESTIONS. Do them until you get them
all correct twice in a row. They may not be repeated on the exam,
but what better way to boost your score than with gimmies.
Beware: sometimes, the cited answers are incorrect so if you are
unsure about the accuracy of a question’s answer, ask someone
else. Also, they may cover material not discussed in class so just
ignore the questions that are over something you’ve never heard
before.
• STUDY THE SYLLABUS AND NOTEGROUPS. Know the
bolded items in the syllabus like the back of your hand. The
syllabus is well written for the most part and should be your
primary study source.
• RE-LISTEN TO LECTURES ONLINE. Sometimes, listening to
something again shortly after you’ve heard it for the first time will
help to solidify it in your brain. If you find yourself to be a
homebody, at least listen to the lectures to help identify concepts
that may have been stressed.
• KEEP UP. I know this is easier said than done, but try to
maintain a schedule where you can dedicate a time block solely to
Neuro. This doesn’t have to be every day but try to keep on top
of the material on a weekly basis. How this will work for you
differs with every person: making note cards, reading and rereading
the syllabus, listening to lectures repeatedly, writing out
notes…. just find what works for you and try to stick to it. Then
when test block rolls around; make a couple final swipes through
all of the material and GET SOME REST!
• STUDY REVIEW SHEETS. Someone in your class will probably
make a review sheet (if not, someone in prior classes have made them
and if you ask the second years kindly to post them on the discussion
board, I’m sure they will). When you think you know everything, read
the review a few times to make sure you’re right.
RESOURCES:
HIPPOCRATES:
Hippocrates is golden for this course. You will find links to numerous resources
online that we all advise you to take advantage. In addition, the interactive lab
guide contains many of the EXACT IMAGES that Dr. Blair will use when
making up the lecture hall portion of the practical. This interactive guide is
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