If you could add a few more hours to your day, would you? Perhaps that extra time would make your to-do list seem a bit less overwhelming. For busy physicians like you, time is a rare commodity. Why not package some time, tie a bow around it, and gift it to yourself? If you start your board review early, that’s exactly what you’ll be doing.
An Early Start on Exam Prep Is a Gift Because:
- The board exam covers an enormous amount of knowledge. Studying—and understanding—everything on the test will not happen overnight.
- Cramming relies on short-term memory, which is limited. Only long-term memory has the capacity to store all the information you’ll be tested on.
- Effective learning techniques require time to “forget.” This might sound contradictory, but to reliably recall information, you must test yourself at the point of forgetting.
- Self-testing works best in increasing intervals of time. This is called “spaced repetition,” and you’ll need to start 6 months to a year in advance. (We recommend a year!)
- A more relaxed pace of study reduces anxiety—putting you in a better frame of mind to ace the exam.
Your upcoming exam is important. Put yourself at the top of the list this gift-giving season and take the time you need to succeed.
And, don't forget to put a MedStudy Gift Card on your holiday wishlist to help you tackle your 2021 goals!