Chapter 2 - The art of studying in the medical field Difference between other fields Challenges Opportunities Summary Chapter 3 - Healthcare literacy General facts Understanding and processing basic health information Hidden barriers Online reading Practical strategies Summary Chapter 4 - Motivation and mindset The physiology behind ambition Intrinsic motivation Extrinsic motivation Creating motivation Overcome laziness Value creation Small steps lead to big changes Summary Chapter 5 - Goal setting What are goals Why goal setting is different in healthcare studies The power of goals How to set up goals Summary Chapter 6 - Time management Time management and its importance Why time management in the medical field is different from other fields Balancing clinical rotations and your studies Planning your rotations Planning your studies Prioritizing the content Writing down your study plan Following your plan Plan adjustment Strategize when falling behind Summary Chapter 7 - Accelerated learning What is accelerated learning Science behind accelerated learning Learning faster and more efficient Strategies for faster comprehension Strategies for greater retention Strategies for systematic expertize Summary Chapter 8 - Lecture time in healthcare programs Why class time is different for healthcare courses The value of lecture time for healthcare courses The art of listening The art of focusing The art of writing notes The art of asking questions The art of efficiency The art preparation before lectures Chapter 9 - Mentors Why mentorship is important for your studies How you find a mentor in your field How to use a mentor Summary Chapter 10 - Supervisors and teachers The role of supervisors in teaching Learning from the teacher Summary Chapter 11 - Classmates Why teamwork is important in healthcare studies Optimize your learning with your classmates Group assignments Teamwork strategy Summary Chapter 12 - Procrastination Why procrastination is common in this field The dangerous of procrastination in this field of study Strategize to avoid procrastination Summary Chapter 13 - Memorization The physiology of memory Short and long term memory Memorizing versus understanding Association Strategies to improve your memory Summary Chapter 14 - Exams Why exams differ in this field Exam Preparation Mental preparation Tactics before the exam Tactics during the exam Tactics after the exam Exam time management Summary Chapter 15- Never give up The physiology behind giving up Determination and attitude Putting your time and studies in perspective Strategies to never give up Summary Chapter 16 - Stress management The importance of recovery Diet Physical activity Hobbies Entertainment between studies Work-life balance in healthcare studies Summary Chapter 17 - Study techniques Study technique 1: Anatomy, embryology, histology and pharmacology courses Study technique 2: Biochemistry, cell biology, biology courses Study technique 3: Immunology, physiology courses Study technique 4: Genetic courses Study technique 5: Microbiology, pathology courses Study technique 6: Ethics and behavioral science courses Study technique 7: Clinical courses Study technique 8: Reports/assignments Study technique 9: Essays Study technique 10: Presentations Study technique 11: Applied science courses.