MED896P

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MED896P - PASS Step 1 - Savvy Boards Preparation Methods and Strategies

Medicine, College of, TucsonMedicineUA - UA General

Course ID

036364

Course Description

he PASS Step 1 course is designed to encourage students to:
1. Identify and implement study strategies that will support long-term retention and application of knowledge on high stakes exams including the USMLE Step 1.
2. Work with study partners to efficiently quiz through study material.
3. Use study resources effectively to enhance and reinforce content knowledge.
4. Explain and demonstrate how \"boards-style\" questions can be used most effectively as tools for study and review.
5. Practice and implement test-taking strategies that will aid in successful preparation for the USMLE Step 1.

Format:
The course is designed to provide students with study techniques and strategies that will promote success on USMLE Step 1. The course will be conducted as a series of interactive workshops/study sessions related to study strategies, active engagement with content, and test taking skills. Year 2 Block content will be used as the vehicle to practice and implement these skills and strategies. Students will be expected to work individually and with partners to apply their knowledge in novel contexts with a flexible mindset. The directors of the course will provide students with a schedule, study tools, quizzes and handouts to further guide Step 1 study.

Min Units

1

Max Units

1

Repeatable for Credit

No

Grading Basis

GRD - Medical Grading H, P, F, K

Career

Medicine

Course Requisites

Medical students only.

May be convened with

Component

Seminar

Optional Component

No