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[chordata]

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After reading through several threads I've gathered that a lot of time is devoted to clinic/labs and studying for multiple tests given throughout the week. On top of these time commitments, how much homework is given out on a weekly basis? (What type of homework do you usually get? Do you have mostly-lab write-ups or do some classes actually give out assignments pertaining to lecture?)


Thanks.

 

[Dukie]

After reading through several threads I've gathered that a lot of time is devoted to clinic/labs and studying for multiple tests given throughout the week. On top of these time commitments, how much homework is given out on a weekly basis? (What type of homework do you usually get? Do you have mostly-lab write-ups or do some classes actually give out assignments pertaining to lecture?)


Thanks.

No, this is not middle school. You basically have exams all the time. You will have lab write-ups, papers, and such, once in a while, as well, but primarily tests.

 

[toofache32]

We have to practice our cursive writing and color in our coloring books.

 

[edkNARF]

Some classes assign us "busy work," but most of our didactics are just a couple of exams per class. Preclinical grades are usually determined mostly by practical examinations. You will also have assignments you need to have completed for preclinic. If you are can't get stuff done by the due date in class, you have yourself some homework. This type of work isn't as bad as you think. Unlike didactics, in which you will forget everything right after the test, you actually improve your psychomotor skills by doing preclinical work. The more you try to master your early work (and not just get an instructor to check it off), the more it will benefit you when you are required to perform more challenging operative work.