Memory?

[pharmgrrl]

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Anybody have any tips for a non-traditional mid-thirties P1 who's a little worried about her ability to retain all these upcoming billions of details long-term?

Thanks!!

 

[PharmDstudent]

Work part-time. The experience will significantly help you to solidify the material over the long-term.

 

[norafena]

Believe me all the P1 regardless of their age or background will have your worries.
You took pre-req, PCAT and probably you have a previous degree. You have what it takes to get in and go through it.
No matter how big and difficult is the task it will get easier and manageable when you break it down. Take it easy and worry about one thing at the time.
By the way, I am saying this to my self as well🙂

 

[Megas]

Definitely work on the side if you can fit it into your schedule. My biggest pimp during my entire education was my preceptor at a small hospital where I got my first 750 intern hours (0-30 hours per week depending upon my courseload). About 200 of those hours were sheer torture, but it definitely helped with coursework.

 

[mrsturtle]

Use flash cards, I made my own because the process of writing helps in remembering. I also made tables of drugs during lecture (excel is great for this) to help make me follow and not get distracted. You will find as an older student you may not memorize as quickly as some of the younger students, but you will be better at focusing and making better use of your time. Good Luck

 

[Allure]

I do pretty well in school, but I can't seem to really remember anything. I've found that when I study with friends and we talk about it, then I tend to remember it longer. I'd spend hours to study for my notes, and would have a hard time remembering it, but when my friends and I discuss about it, one time is all it takes for me to remember it. Studying ahead of time, a little at a time and talk about it might help.

 

[RxWildcat]

Aricept?

JK! 😀


Seriously, You probably remember more than you realize. Best of luck to ya!

 

[WestTXisGr8]

Anybody have any tips for a non-traditional mid-thirties P1 who's a little worried about her ability to retain all these upcoming billions of details long-term?

Thanks!!

Ok, this is going to sound dorky, but take it from a non-traditional, late 30s pre-pharmer who is worried about the same thing. I downloaded a free copy of "Free Hi-Q Recorder" and I record my material. Via a microphone, I talk into the computer and record the material. I then load it onto my mp3 or make a CD to listen to in my car. It has helped me tremendously in retaining large quantities of data. I have a lengthy drive to school and back every day, so this adds on an additional hour and a half daily of study time while I'm driving.

 

[sammy15]

Ok, this is going to sound dorky, but take it from a non-traditional, late 30s pre-pharmer who is worried about the same thing. I downloaded a free copy of "Free Hi-Q Recorder" and I record my material. Via a microphone, I talk into the computer and record the material. I then load it onto my mp3 or make a CD to listen to in my car. It has helped me tremendously in retaining large quantities of data. I have a lengthy drive to school and back every day, so this adds on an additional hour and a half daily of study time while I'm driving.

I used to do that but I can't stand the sound of my own voice.

 

[WestTXisGr8]

I used to do that but I can't stand the sound of my own voice.

I'd get tired of it too. Last year my daughter was a senior in high school, and when I could get her to, I had her read a chapter now and then out of my Biology book into the computer. She would read with an English accent (to be funny). It was fun to listen to, I love the sound of her voice, and it was memorable because she put her own twist on it! Now if I could just get my husband to do a wonderful Texas drawl and read to me on cd, that would be great!

 

[WestTXisGr8]

I mean, I'd get tired of my OWN voice too. 🙂

 

[OHPharmd08]

Anybody have any tips for a non-traditional mid-thirties P1 who's a little worried about her ability to retain all these upcoming billions of details long-term?

Thanks!!

Do not worry! You are a better student! I started pharmacy school at 38...I am 41 and just graduated in August. You make it through by doing whatever you have to. You make the committment. It is only 3 or 4 years of your life. As an older student, you are more focused. You got this far...you are not going to screw up now. Study, review, review with classmates, make flash-cards, tapes, whatever it takes to make it through. You will be successful!!

You will make sacrifices. I missed my son's sporting events and family events because I had to study. I had a long drive to school, so I did tape record my lecture notes and played them back. That really helps!

Now, remembering the billions of details long-term...well that is where studying for your Naplex comes in. I attended a weekend PharmD program so I was bombarded with a month's worth of info in one weekend and had to spit it back out the following Saturday. No, I did not retain anything long-term...ok maybe a few things. But you retain it long enough to pass the test...well that's what I did anyway. Now, that I am finished, I am reviewing and studying for the Naplex. This is where I hope to retain more of the details that I forgot while in school.

I hope this helps. You will be amazed how great of a student you will be! Good Luck to you!!

 

[tootoo30]

What pharmacy school only does classes on the weekend, if you don't mind me asking?

 

[Megas]

http://www.pharmacy.duq.edu/we.html

 

[OHPharmd08]

What pharmacy school on does classes on the weekend, if you don't mind me asking?

Thanks Megas for the link!