Catch the Zโ€™s

Catch the Zโ€™s

Itโ€™s somewhat of a myth that sleeping means youโ€™re being lazy. Research shows all over the place that sleeping is the best way to move information from short term to long term memory. So much magical brain activity really does happy when you sleep on those books! Many...
Tooth Be Told

Tooth Be Told

Having trouble putting a โ€œdentinโ€ your studies? Memory works in some amazing ways and there are numerous types. There is no doubt that one of the leading ways is association. So why not associate your material with something positive? Research shows that when we...
Keep the Big Picture

Keep the Big Picture

Have you heard? The INBDE is a two-day exam administered on a computer. Day 1: 360 test items (3 sets of 100 standalone items, 1 set of 60 case questions). Day 2: 140 test items (2 sets of 70 case questions). The total exam administration time is 12 hours and 30...
Goal Mistakes

Goal Mistakes

Happy New Year! Time for a new you! Many people use the new year as an opportunity for growth and resolutions. Many are able to sustain their goals for a week, maybe two. The majority fall apart by February. Resolutions are basically goal setting. In our previous...
Multiple Choice

Multiple Choice

Is it A, B, C or D? Turns out there are a few strategies you can use when you encounter a difficult multiple-choice question. Try a few as you practice using the B&B problems and practice exams. Deal with the question: Read the question, at least twice. If it is...