What is SDN?

AcademicTerror · 11-02-2009, 01:32 PM

I like to read a chapter/take notes on stuff in book b4 it's covered (I'm in high school).

Would this pre-reading method work in medical school? Also do any of you guys have any suggestions on being prepared for a lecture in med school (pre-reading and ect.)?

thanks

searun · 11-02-2009, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by AcademicTerror

I like to read a chapter/take notes on stuff in book b4 it's covered (I'm in high school).

Would this pre-reading method work in high school? Also do any of you guys have any suggestions on being prepared for a lecture in med school (pre-reading and ect.)?

thanks

Since you are in high school, I suggest that you direct your energy to matters of more immediate importance in your life and not waste your time wondering about study strategies for med school lectures - which you may or may not ever attend.

As far as pre-reading as a technique to succeed in high school, sure why not? Try to clarify what you do not understand when you are covering the material for the second time in class. In general, the more exposure that you have with a subject, the more you are likely to master it.

basupran · 11-02-2009, 01:45 PM

Well, I started to pre-read when I was in elementary school and felt that I was far ahead of my peers when I started. I think it is a great idea- but make sure you don't make any friends. They will only distract you from your ultimate goals of being a good medical student.

Also, there is a PRE-MEDICAL forum and a HIGH SCHOOL forum. You should post in there if you want a more serious answer. Good luck

mic43 · 11-02-2009, 02:58 PM

Anatomy coloring books i filled in over the summer (700 pages) have helped me tremendously in college anatomy...but of course you still have many years before med school so you would probably need repeated pre-reads in order not to forget material

but of course a solid background in undergrad is your best bet...if you really want to pre-read maybe direct it towards MCATs?

futureboy · 11-04-2009, 02:25 PM

Nah, the OP should have already mastered the MCAT material in middle school. He/she should be working on the USMLE.

aggie08 · 11-04-2009, 02:27 PM

Yes.

**armybound** · 11-04-2009, 02:33 PM

Sure. Reading before a lecture should be a routine part of studying for any level of school.

Chops369 · 11-04-2009, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by basupran

Well, I started to pre-read when I was in elementary school and felt that I was far ahead of my peers when I started. I think it is a great idea- but make sure you don't make any friends. They will only distract you from your ultimate goals of being a good medical student.

Also, there is a PRE-MEDICAL forum and a HIGH SCHOOL forum. You should post in there if you want a more serious answer. Good luck

Lolwut??? Worst SDN advice ever.

**Myuu** · 11-04-2009, 05:06 PM

It's possible, but ill-advised, as there are far better uses for your time.

TheMightySmiter · 11-04-2009, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by basupran

Well, I started to pre-read when I was in elementary school and felt that I was far ahead of my peers when I started. I think it is a great idea- but make sure you don't make any friends. They will only distract you from your ultimate goals of being a good medical student.

Touche.

red10 · 11-04-2009, 05:22 PM

kids these days...they're showing signs of being gunners younger and younger

Shinobiz11 · 11-04-2009, 05:24 PM

Go and buy Gray's Anatomy and Advanced Medicinal Biochemistry right now and start studying.

Don't sweat it at the moment man, try later when you get accepted.

aggie08 · 11-04-2009, 05:36 PM

We're gonna need a middle school SDN soon.

MexicanDr · 11-04-2009, 08:44 PM

Brother/Sister...I would say focus on he USMLE step 1, how were your mcat scores? And yes, please stay in your room, dont talk to anyone, focus completely on studying and if its possible, dont attend class, this way your focus is all where it needs to be..Eat once a day, too...

SirGecko · 11-04-2009, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by aggie08

We're gonna need a middle school SDN soon.

If that ever happens my head will explode. I still don't understand why there is a high school forum. I didn't even start thinking about college till my senior year!

Chops369 · 11-04-2009, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by SirGecko

If that ever happens my head will explode. I still don't understand why there is a high school forum. I didn't even start thinking about college till my senior year!

Lol, me neither. Why is a high school student worrying about med school lecture????

purple pearl · 11-04-2009, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by MexicanDr

Brother/Sister...I would say focus on he USMLE step 1, how were your mcat scores? And yes, please stay in your room, dont talk to anyone, focus completely on studying and if its possible, dont attend class, this way your focus is all where it needs to be..Eat once a day, too...

Sorry- dumb question but YOU R JOKING RIGHT?? i actually know people who appear to be doing this ;/
please clarify.

thanks!

greatnt249 · 11-04-2009, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by purple pearl

Sorry- dumb question but YOU R JOKING RIGHT?? i actually know people who appear to be doing this ;/
please clarify.

thanks!

Better start prepping for the VR section of the MCAT if you couldn't tell that was a joke.

11-02-2009, 01:32 PM	#1
AcademicTerror Junior Member Status: Pre-Health Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 19	Is pre-reading possible in medical school? SDN Members don't see this ad. I like to read a chapter/take notes on stuff in book b4 it's covered (I'm in high school). Would this pre-reading method work in medical school? Also do any of you guys have any suggestions on being prepared for a lecture in med school (pre-reading and ect.)? thanks Last edited by AcademicTerror; 11-04-2009 at 07:32 PM.

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11-02-2009, 02:58 PM	#4
mic43 Junior Member Status: Pre-Medical Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 14	Anatomy coloring books i filled in over the summer (700 pages) have helped me tremendously in college anatomy...but of course you still have many years before med school so you would probably need repeated pre-reads in order not to forget material but of course a solid background in undergrad is your best bet...if you really want to pre-read maybe direct it towards MCATs?

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futureboy Senior Member Status: Pre-Medical Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 410	Nah, the OP should have already mastered the MCAT material in middle school. He/she should be working on the USMLE.

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red10 Senior Member Status: Pre-Medical MDApps: Profile 17942 Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 521	kids these days...they're showing signs of being gunners younger and younger

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Shinobiz11 my power level > 9000 Status: Pre-Medical Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Fenton,Michgan Posts: 328	Go and buy Gray's Anatomy and Advanced Medicinal Biochemistry right now and start studying. Don't sweat it at the moment man, try later when you get accepted. __________________ DOCTOR SIDDIQUI "You can see the people you love and you can...love the people you see"- Michael Scott: Dunder Mifflin Paper Co. University of Michigan Class of 2014 (BS Biochemistry)

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aggie08 MS1 - Netter Owns My Soul Status: Medical Student Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 1,334	We're gonna need a middle school SDN soon.

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MexicanDr Account on Hold Status: Pre-Medical Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: California Posts: 414	Brother/Sister...I would say focus on he USMLE step 1, how were your mcat scores? And yes, please stay in your room, dont talk to anyone, focus completely on studying and if its possible, dont attend class, this way your focus is all where it needs to be..Eat once a day, too...

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