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    Blood Sweat and Stitches

    Your first year in med school is possibly the toughest. Everything is new, the competition is fierce, and you have a ton of knowledge to absorb. But don’t panic. Thousands have done this before you, and with the right tools and a few tricks you can set yourself up for success. Get the books that work for you, give flashcards a try and before you know it you have moved from theory to practice.

    Med School Survival Tips

    Tips and tricks we collected over the years from medical students

    Survival Tip#1

    Make friends, not rivals

    Class is not a competition, make sure you can learn from others.

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    Survival Tip#2

    Try different ways of learning

    Text books are a rock solid foundation, but there is much more.

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    Survival Tip#3

    Think like a PRO

    Familiarize yourself with the tools and books professionals use daily.

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    Survival Tip#4

    Go digital

    Reap the benefits digital flashcards, notes and bookmarks in the cloud.

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    Survival Tip#5

    Stock up on essentials

    Ultimately it all starts with having the right text books.

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    Survival Tip#6

    Mind your mind

    Your intelligence is your greatest asset, so take take care of yourself.

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    The Textbook Breakdown

    A peek inside our most popular first year titles

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    Anatomy is…with Susan Standring

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    Abul K. Abbas

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    Patrick R. Murray

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