Medical and Dental Students
Schulich Study Hall is now finished for the semester. Check back in September 2024 for updates.
Schulich Study Hall is a place for medical and dental school students to come and discuss their learning with a learning specialist, listen to talks on topics of their choosing, and study communally.
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Research on learning skills for medical students:
The benefits of retrieval with medical residents
- Retrieval is a powerful learning strategy that can really enhance your study sessions! Learn more about it by reading The Benefits of Retrieval with Medical Residents by the Learning Scientists
- Learn more about expanded retrieval with An Evidence-Based Guide for Medical Students: How to Optimize the Use of Expanded-Retrieval Platforms
Study habits of highly effective medical and dental students
- Want to know what the most common study habits of some successful medical and dental students are? Get some ideas on ways to improve your learning by reading this article on Study Habits of Highly Effective Medical Students.
- For more information see, "Learning in Medical School: Transition Issues, Strategy Use, and Self-Regulation," in The Canadian Journal of Higher Education, Vol. 35, No. 4 by Denise Reaume and Tracey Ropp.
Reflection as a learning strategy
- Reflection can be an effective learning strategy to use during your studies and even throughout your career. Transformational Learning & Reflection by the Learning Scientists explains how reflection can benefit medical educators, but the benefits can be similar for students as well!
Study Skills Presentation
Check out this online presentation on practical study strategies to help you learn more effectively and enhance your long-term retention of knowledge.
Contents of the video:
- Introduction & Common Challenges (0-2:36)
- Effective & Efficient Learning Strategies (2:36-17:50)
- Online & Remote Learning Considerations (17:50-24:30)
- Additional Resources & Next Steps (24:30-26:53)
