Exam Prep Tips

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Exam Prep Tips for Busy Chiropractic Students

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Learning to become a doctor of chiropractic is demanding work. From rigorous coursework to practical clinical experience, students have a lot to learn during their chiropractic education.
 
Fortunately, appreciative patients and friendly instructors make clinic and class time a rewarding experience. But what about exams? Exams can often be a source of stress for chiropractic students even though they’re a necessary part of becoming a licensed health care provider.
 
With National Board Exams close, it’s the perfect time for students to develop good study habits, make studying more enjoyable, and more productive.
 
Read on to discover some helpful study tips to help you ace your next exam.

Chiropractic Students Can Study On the Go

For many students returning to school, finding the time to study can feel like a huge challenge. Often, scheduling a four-hour block of study time can feel too difficult to cram into an already busy schedule.
 
Fortunately, chiropractic students don’t always have to schedule a large chunk of time to get a study session in. You can make the most of the breaks by writing terms on flashcards or download an app, like Essential Anatomy 5. Recent studies have shown our brains retain more information when we study regularly and in short bursts, so quick study sessions might make you a more productive student.

Explaining Chiropractic Concepts to Friends Helps Boost Retention

Try partnering up with a friend in class and quiz each other on pathology or microbiology. If someone gets a question wrong, then explain the answer in your own words. Not only will your friend learn the right answer, but you’ll also remember it better as well.

Alternate Between Different Chiropractic Subjects in One Study Session

Before you can launch your career, you’ll need to complete the four-part National Board Exams. Part I tests your knowledge of basic science in six areas:

  • Physiology
  • Microbiology
  • Chemistry
  • General Anatomy
  • Spinal Anatomy
  • Pathology

While your initial instinct might be to study each of these topics individually, new research has shown the opposite is more effective. Turns out your brain remembers concepts better when you alternate between several in one session; so don’t worry about jumping between subjects or studying a few topics all at once.

Alternate Between Study Spaces

At a chiropractic college like Sherman, there are plenty of great places to study. From the Tom and Mae Bahan Library to the student lounge or The Farmer’s Table café, students have different options to choose. And you might want to visit all of them.
 
Studying in different places tricks your brain into being more active. A new environment feels more stimulating and translates into a more productive study session.
 
What other tricks do you use to study for tests during your chiropractic education?

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