1. Tips for Medical School
Steven H. Todman, M.D.
Assistant Professor
Pediatric Cardiology
LSUHSC-Shreveport

2. Tip #1: Minimize Distractions
When preparing for medical school life, it's best to minimize any distractions that could take time away from what will be your most important task: studying.
Overall, medical school means study. And then study some more. And when you finish all that studying, you will definitely feel the need to study more.

3. Tip #1: Minimize Distractions
Consider cancelling your Netflix subscription, since your days of watching an entire season of Glee in one sitting are over.
Only perform essential functions on your computer -- you will not have time to tweet or blog nearly like you may have done in college.
Don't take a video game system to medical school.
Consider ending any unhealthy relationships. It’s best to limit the drama in your life, since it steals valuable time and focus.
Don't spend a ton of money on a brand new, big- screen 3-D television.

4. Tip #2: Balance
It's easy to let the stress of passing exams and attending classes in medical school completely take over your life.
Don't neglect sleep, exercise, or eating a balanced diet. You will become much less efficient if you neglect this.
Keep in contact with the ones you love - especially your parents, your spouse, and (if you have any) children.

5. Tip #3: Perseverence
Medical school is a very humbling time. Everyone is smart is medical school, so you will encounter academic adversity. How you deal with it will determine your degree of success.

6. Tip #4: Don’t fall behind

7. Tip #5: Be consistent